Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Final - England v South Africa - International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama, Japan - November 2, 2019 England head coach Eddie Jones walks past the Webb Ellis trophy during the trophy presentation REUTERS/Edgar Su
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - In Sakhumzi bar in Johannesburg's Soweto township, crowds erupted in cheering and singing on Saturday as South Africa's rugby team triumphed 32-12 over England to win the World Cup in Japan.
In this bar and in countless venues around the country, it was a time to set aside South Africa's troubles, noisily revel in a sense of unity and national pride, and salute the team's black captain.
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