South Africa retains the number one spot in the World Rugby Rankings, while New Zealand drops to third place. The Springboks are celebrating their fourth Rugby World Cup victory and have received a hero's welcome back home. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a public holiday to honor the team's achievement. The team is currently touring their home country to meet the people they represented during the tournament. Siya Kolisi, the captain of the Springboks, confirmed that he is not done with the team yet and is still available for selection. The Springboks' victory has uplifted the spirits of the nation.
You would have to be fairly miserable to not enjoy the footage of the Springboks arriving home to a packed airport full of supporters.
The entire country came out to welcome the @Springboks home ๐ฟ๐ฆ #RWC2023 https://t.co/qdYHdzJfN6
Outgoing Springbok head coach Jacques Nienaber has left the door open to being involved again with the newly-crowned, back-to-back world champions. https://t.co/3usBGVQiFI
Rassie Erasmus is overcome with emotion as South Africa welcomes the World Champions home! ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ ๐ฅ Eyewitness News #RWC2023 #Springboks https://t.co/M4xGyEioGN
A sensational performance in the final was the crowning glory as https://t.co/f7LjILzDuw readers named Pieter-Steph du Toit the most valuable Springbok at the 2023 World Cup. https://t.co/BuxlkKQrOJ
It took a squad effort to drive South Africa to a historic fourth world title, but which Springbok do you think was most valuable at the 2023 Rugby World Cup? https://t.co/3bLxcsRBqQ
๐ฟ๐ฆ Scenes at O.R Tambo airport in Johannesburg yesterday. #RWC2023 https://t.co/VGGINDkURw
On the surface, the Springboks had no business winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup, but in hindsight there was always magic in Rassie Erasmus' 'madness', writes DEVIN HERMANUS. https://t.co/vDquY8yuFy
Some Springboks making that special moment last forever ๐๏ธ ๐ 2019 2023 #Springboks https://t.co/gIcF8tx3Zv
South Africa's Springboks returned, Webb Ellis trophy in hand, to a raucous hero's welcome in Johannesburg after their victory over New Zealandโs All Blacks over the weekend earned them a record fourth Rugby World Cup win https://t.co/eTxTFImAxr
The Proteas are looking to emulate the Springboks in a year of unprecedented success for South African sport ๐ฟ๐ฆ https://t.co/1MSg4fev2p | #CWC23 https://t.co/833N7AOurY
'This is for us. The Boks have made us proud. We are the world champions, this is what we needed to uplift our spirit.' Rugby World Cup winners South Africa received a raucous reception on their return to Johannesburg https://t.co/vC7gQyOOwY
A hero's welcome for Siya Kolisi and the South Africa team on their return home! ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ #BBCRugby https://t.co/IPON499Isj
After a tight 12-11 win over New Zealand at the weekend, record-breaking Rugby World Cup champions South Africa returned home to cheering crowds in Johannesburg https://t.co/3FaGJq8d0L
South Africaโs victorious rugby team lifts a troubled nation https://t.co/ArukVBXkCg
Brotherhood โค๏ธ๐ฟ๐ฆ #RWC2023 | #RWCFinal https://t.co/B4O7m83ogX
Siya Kolisi has confirmed that he is not done with the Springboks yet and is still โup for selectionโ after arriving back in South Africa as a two-time World Cup-winning captain. https://t.co/UpbryLCfhz
Siya Kolisi has confirmed that he is not done with the Springboks yet and is still "up for selection" after arriving back in South Africa as a two-time World Cup-winning captain. https://t.co/E6HGhXxHSw
๐ฟ๐ฆ Siya Kolisi on diversification, that @GwijoSquad spirit and Felix Jones intoxicating himself in the South African love. #RWC2023 | #Springboks https://t.co/D8UPxDI3oD
Siya Kolisi and the Springboks arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday to a rousing reception after defending their World Cup title in France. https://t.co/kQomEVc5Cb
Can the Springboks win the 2027 Rugby World Cup? ๐๐ฟ๐ฆ https://t.co/faE2IrPlSr
Welcome home @Springboks ๐ #RWC2023 | #RWCFinal ๐น @SiyaKolisi https://t.co/BgSLtJthUD
A champion's welcome ๐ฟ๐ฆ #RWC2023 | #RWCFinal | @Springboks https://t.co/L3uimAWRmn
A champions welcome ๐ฟ๐ฆ #RWC2023 | #RWCFinal | @Springboks https://t.co/x4Hwu4D15a
Joy for the Springboks ๐ฅ #rugby #RWC2023 https://t.co/fyl277AlLu
๐ฟ๐ฆ Crowds of fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport to welcome home the Springboks. ๐ฝ๏ธ Check out some of the clips. ๐ https://t.co/f3u9yfuTo6
What an entrance!!! @SiyaKolisi and the World Champs are back home!! ๐ฟ๐ฆ https://t.co/IGvTDFNJxq
What an entrance!!! @SiyaKolisi and World Champs are back home!! https://t.co/IGvTDFNJxq
MY CAPTAIN ๐ฅน๐ฟ๐ฆ๐๐ #RWC2023 https://t.co/dIayCtfOQc
๐ฟ๐ฆ WELCOME HOME WORLD CHAMPIONS ๐ #RWC2023 https://t.co/zoellDLzf5
๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ Thousands await the four-time champion Springboks in Johannesburg! #RWC2023 https://t.co/KAyFTYYnfi
LIVE: Fans welcome theย Rugby World Cupย champions homeย in South Africa https://t.co/rgz9qssBrP
The country is ready for the champions! ๐ฟ๐ฆ ๐ฅ @Springboks | #RWC2023 https://t.co/d7yNuUZi3U
๐ฟ๐ฆ The number 6โฃ Springbok jersey will forever be iconic! #RWC2023 https://t.co/aC2Rtepman
The South African rugby team are currently touring their home country to visit the people that they represented during their deserved World Cup victory. https://t.co/zdAAAr38dc #RTErugby
The world champion Springboks have to evolve their personnel, but not their tactical philosophy, writes RYAN VREDE.ย ย https://t.co/6c75oPBbOB
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared a public holiday to celebrate the Springboksโ victory in the Rugby World Cup https://t.co/5y5QA73ch2
World Rugby Rankings 1. South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ ๐ 2. Ireland โ๏ธ โฌ๏ธ (3) 3. New Zealand ๐ณ๐ฟ โฌ๏ธ (2) 4. France ๐ซ๐ท 5. England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ 6. Scotland 7. Argentina ๐ฆ๐ท 8. Wales ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ 9. Australia ๐ฆ๐บ 10. Fiji ๐ซ๐ฏ 11. Italy ๐ฎ๐น 12. Japan ๐ฏ๐ต 13. Portugal ๐ต๐น 14. Georgia ๐ฌ๐ช 15. Samoa ๐ผ๐ธ 16. Tongaโฆ https://t.co/yXPY3LTl12 https://t.co/2rRJr054Wy
๐ฃ๏ธ "๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐กโ๐ ๐โ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ !" ๐ฟ๐ฆ๐ #RWC2023 https://t.co/YzhFvyp41m
South Africa have a party waiting for them back home ๐ฟ๐ฆ Listen to the Official Podcast of #RWC2023 now #BeyondExpected | @AsahiRWC2023
FOUR TIME CHAMPIONS! ๐ฟ๐ฆ #RWC2023 | #RWCFinal https://t.co/VSN8T0K3rs
Winning combinations ๐ #RWC2023 | #RWCFinal https://t.co/VjQdLhbfR3
South Africa retain number one place, New Zealand drop to third in World Rugby Rankings https://t.co/xFxxcFf6QW