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The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Stadium where they greeted Kaizer Chiefs players and fans.
The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Stadium where they greeted Kaizer Chiefs players and fans.
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Kaizer Chiefs stars got up close and personal with the Rugby World Cup champions, the Springboks during their trophy parade stop at the FNB Stadium. Check it out!

What's the story?

The Springboks were welcomed by thousands of supporters and Kaizer Chiefs at the FNB Stadium in Soweto on Thursday for their Gauteng trophy parade.

The Bokke painted the streets green in Pretoria, Jozi and then down to Soweto where Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe and Damian Willemse interacted with the Glamour Boys.

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Let's take a closer look...

Chiefs stars meet Springboks

After securing their second successive Rugby World Cup crown on Saturday in a 12-11 thriller against the All Blacks, Siya Kolisi and the Springboks have been embarking on a week-long trophy parade.

The World Champions have visited the Multichoice Headquarters, the Union Buildings and the FNB Bank City as well as taking to the streets in Johannesburg, Pretoria and Soweto to greet their adoring supporters in celebration of their historic fourth World Cup title.

The before flying out to Cape Town on Thursday evening, the Bokke enjoyed an amazing welcome at the FNB Stadium from thousands of fans.

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Kaizer Chiefs players, some of which were dressed in their green away jerseys, set a guard of honour for Kolisi and his teammates as they headed out onto the pitch, holding their glistening William Web Ellis trophy.

Although the guard of honour broken by RG Snyman who was holding the trophy, a few Springboks stopped to greet the Chiefs stars and coaches, with plenty of selfies being taken.

Here's Siya Kolisi embracing Reeve Frosler, Luke Fleurs and interim coach Cavin Johnson:

The Boks received a rapturous welcome to the FNB Stadium:

 

Dillan Solomons and Aden McCarthy were quite excited to meet the Boks, as the former jumped to hug Damian Willemse who has been on a roll this week.

Watch:

Scroll through the gallery to see Amakhosi players taking selfies with the Boks:

The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Sta
The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Stadium where they greeted Kaizer Chiefs players and fans.
The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Sta
The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Stadium where they greeted Kaizer Chiefs players and fans.
The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Sta
The Springboks' trophy parade took them to FNB Stadium where they greeted Kaizer Chiefs players and fans.

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