South Africans Erupt in Celebration As Springboks Triumph in Rugby World Cup Final, Video

• South Africa have defeated New Zealand to win the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
• The determined Springboks defeated 14-man New Zealand in a helter-skelter final in Paris
• South African fans back home have trooped into the streets in wild celebrations

South Africans have trooped into the streets after Springboks defeated their counterparts from New Zealand to retain the Rugby World Cup title.

The defending champions put up an impressive performance on Saturday night to claim their fourth Rugby World Cup title, beating 14-man New Zealand in a helter-skelter final in Paris.

Handre Pollard's dead-eyed goalkicking had already given them a 9-3 lead as Springboks were cruising to victory before Sam Cane caught Jesse Kriel high in the 27th minute.

The New Zealand captain was immediately sent off on review, and Pollard’s second penalty gave South Africa a nine-point lead.

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However, the All Blacks bounced back, rode their luck and dragged themselves back into the game.

BBC reports that Richie Mo'unga kicked a penalty before the break, and Beauden Barrett scooped up a loose ball and slid in after the interval to cut South Africa's lead to 12-11, and that was how it eventually ended.

Thousands of South Africans have taken to the streets to celebrate the famous victory. They were spotted singing in unison, chanting and dancing.

Fans are also celebrating with the Springboks on social media. One wrote:

“Congratulations to our southy brothers.”

Another added:

“What a final!!! Congrats South Africa.. Springboks just know how to win World Cups!! I told you I don’t know what I’m talking about.”

South Africans want holiday

Sports Brief earlier reported that South Africans are celebrating their epic victory over New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final, as the Springboks became the first team to win the trophy four times.

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Springboks supporters are calling on the president to make Monday, October 30 a public holiday. Ramaphosa previously joked that he would make the following day a public holiday if the Boks won.

With the day after the final falling on a Sunday, South Africans want the Monday to be declared a holiday.