Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi and Duane Vermeulen pose with the Webb Ellis Cup. (Photo by Steve Haag/Gallo Images)
The world champion Springboks are due to arrive back in South Africa from France on Tuesday, 31 October.
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SA Rugby announced on Sunday morning that the Boks are expected to arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg shortly before midday on Tuesday.
But first the squad will grace the prestigious World Rugby Awards gala in Paris on Sunday night. With the ceremony concluded, they will depart France on Monday morning, setting their sights on home.
Upon their return to South African soil on Tuesday, they’ll land at OR Tambo International Airport at 10:55.
A press conference will be conducted with head coach Jacques Nienaber, captain Siya Kolisi and selected squad members around 12:00.
A mere 48 hours later, they will embark on their much-anticipated tour.
The Springboks’ World Cup Trophy Tour
- The journey begins in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Soweto, with a grand conclusion at the FNB Stadium on Thursday, 2 November.
- The tour then shifts to Cape Town on Friday, 3 November, followed by Durban on Saturday, 4 November.
- The final leg of this whirlwind tour will be in the rugby-rich Eastern Cape, specifically East London, on Sunday, 5 November.
- The selected tour locations reflect the significant population size of the first three venues, while the choice of the Eastern Cape pays homage to its crucial role and significance in the realm of rugby.
- The times, venues and intricate destinations for each province will be determine in due course.
Springboks, 2023 Rugby World Cup champions.
The Boks successfully defended their World Cup crown with a thrilling 12-11 victory over New Zealand in the final at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday night.
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It was South Africa’s fourth Rugby World Cup crown, which is a new record.
As was the case in 2019 when they won in Japan, the Boks are expected to conduct a trophy tour around the country where they will parade the Webb Ellis Cup to their loyal fans.
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