South Africa: Once a whites-only team, the Springboks thrive with racial unity

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Once a whites-only team, the Springboks thrive with racial unity
[AFP]   David LEGGE  AFP  November 3, 2019

Johannesburg (AFP) - The racial transformation of the Springboks roared into overdrive when Siya Kolisi skippered a team including six black players to a Rugby World Cup final triumph over England.

South Africa outplayed the pre-match favourites 32-12 in Japan on Saturday, winning by a much wider margin that even their most partisan supporters anticipated.

And for those who believed black players would strengthen a national team once reserved for whites, it was a day of vindication.

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