‘We love you South Africa’: Kolisi pride after Rugby World Cup win

STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Siya Kolisi grabbed the Webb Ellis Cup, gave it a kiss and hoisted it high as fireworks exploded and his teammates — black and white — rejoiced behind him. A blowout victory in the Rugby World Cup final for the Springboks. Yet another transcendent moment for post-apartheid South Africa. Led by the first black captain in the Springboks' 128-year rugby history, South Africa's multiracial squad swept to a record-tying third World Cup title by overpowering England in a 32-12 victory on Saturday. "We have so many problems in our country," the 28-year-old Kolisi said. "A team like this — we come from different backgrounds, different races — came together with one goal." Among the post-match celebrations was the poignant sigh
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