| The incredible seven weeks in which French fans | | | | rainbow country kicked most of the points with a |
| filled the stadiums to watch the matches involving | | | | rude less game. The South Africans also showed |
| even the weakest teams have finished with an | | | | a determine defense. They also counted with the |
| unpredictable champion in Stade de France | | | | support of Thabo Mbeki, their President, who was |
| stadium in Saint Denis; the Springboks of South | | | | very proud about the victory. |
| Africa beat the well-know team of England 15-6 | | | | On the other side, English Sunday newspapers |
| to claim their second world title since 1995 when | | | | spoke of England's "agony", related to it |
| they triumphed over New Zealand. | | | | England’s coach, Bryan Ashton said: "I'm |
| The French team as the principal host of the | | | | disappointed for the players, not for myself. But |
| Rugby World Cup, started as favorite but | | | | South Africa deserved it. They were the best |
| unfortunately they showed a poor performance | | | | team." |
| losing three of the seven games played against | | | | As worthy winners, the Springboks arrived at OR |
| New England and Argentina. However, one of the | | | | Tambo Airport on Tuesday morning to celebrate |
| best matches of the World Cup was the one in | | | | their victory which will take several days of party |
| winch France faced New Zealand in the | | | | around the country for them sharing the triumph. |
| quarterfinals. | | | | This win is not only one more achievement, it also |
| After seven weeks unbeaten the Springboks | | | | means a preparation for the upcoming FIFA |
| take The Well Ellis Cup home. The team from the | | | | Soccer World Cup in 2010. |