South Africa’s flanker and captain Siya Kolisi kisses the Web Ellis Cup after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. Image: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
TOP SHOTS: 12 of the best pictures from the Rugby World Cup final
Check out these incredible photographs from the Rugby World Cup final between the Springboks and the All Blacks in Paris.
South Africa’s flanker and captain Siya Kolisi kisses the Web Ellis Cup after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. Image: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
The Springboks won the Rugby World Cup for the fourth time with a 12-11 win over New Zealand in Paris on Saturday.
South Africa’s flanker Kwagga Smith is tackled during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)South Africa’s full-back Damian Willemse (L) shakes hands with South Africa’s scrum-half Faf de Klerk (R) on the podium after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)South Africa’s fly-half Handre Pollard (R) celebrates with teammates after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)New Zealand’s scrum-half Aaron Smith (L) kicks the ball as South Africa’s scrum-half Faf de Klerk (R) tackles him during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)New Zealand’s inside centre Jordie Barrett (L) is tackled by South Africa’s flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)New Zealand’s full-back Beauden Barrett dives across the line to score a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)Fireworks explode as South Africa’s players and coaching staff celebrate winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Emmanuel DUNAND / AFP)South Africa’s scrum-half Faf de Klerk (R) prepares to pass the ball during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP)South Africa’s lock Eben Etzebeth kisses the Webb Ellis Cup as South Africa’s players celebrate winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)South Africa’s lock RG Snyman and his partner Saskia (R) celebrate with the Webb Ellis Cup after winning the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final match between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)South African rugby supporters celebrate at the Pirates Club in Johannesburg on October 28, 2023, after South Africa won the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final match between South Africa and New Zealand at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris. (Photo by Luca Sola / AFP)South Africa’s hooker Bongi Mbonambi (C) celebrates with teammates South Africa’s prop Ox Nche (L) and South Africa’s prop Trevor Nyakane (R) after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Antonin THUILLIER / AFP)
