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By Rugby Onslaught

Scenes in South Africa airport as Springboks return home to massive crowds

There were absolute scenes in South Africa today as the Springboks returned home from Japan.

Thousands of fans waited for the World Cup Champions to arrive at Terminal 1 and they weren't disappointed as the players greeted the thousands of adoring fans with open arms.

The men in green returned home after a dominant victory in Japan over England which saw them win their 3rd World Cup title, making them the most successful team in World Cup history.

South Africa put in a clinical performance against the English, using box kick after box kick to grind through a 20 point victory.



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Captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus are among a group expected to arrive in Johannesburg later on Tuesday and we will try and get a video of that for you.