Hot, hot welcome

23 October 2007 - 02:00
By unknown

The rugby world champions arrive in Johannesburg today to a heroes welcome after beating England 15-6 on Saturday.

The rugby world champions arrive in Johannesburg today to a heroes welcome after beating England 15-6 on Saturday.

The Springboks are scheduled to land at OR Tambo International Airport between 6.50am and 7am. They will make a public appearance shortly afterwards and will meet the media at 8.30am.

The Airports Company of South Africa said it would roll out the green carpet for the heroes, but urged fans to plan ahead for the huge crowds that are expected. - Sapa