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Thousands brave cold, rain to welcome world champion Springboks

South Africa edged greatest rivals New Zealand 12-11 in a gripping final in Paris last Saturday to achieve back-to-back titles after also winning the 1995 and 2007 title deciders.

A South African rugby supporter waves a Springboks flag as they cheer at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg. AFP PHOTO
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

Thousands of South Africans braved cold, wet weather to greet the Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks when they arrived in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Many wore green and gold, the colours of the

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