Watch: The Springboks receive a hero's welcome as they touch down in South Africa

A big chunk of the Springboks' 31 man squad touched down in Johannesburg yesterday and newly-crowned Rugby World Cup champions were welcomed back to South Africa by thousands of supporters, government officials and a huge media contingent at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday evening.

Check out some of the scenes from the airport:

😮 What awaits the #RWC2019Champions
🇿🇦 Uniting a nation#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/3yOmzRaz5k

— Springboks (@Springboks) November 5, 2019

Fans go wild as Lukhanyo Am and S'bu Nkosi head to the hotel. pic.twitter.com/tHqCjq3e14

— SA Rugby magazine (@SARugbymag) November 5, 2019

Hundreds of supporters gathered at OR Tambo International Airport to welcome the first members of the #Springbok team home after their triumphant Rugby World Cup campaign. #RWC2019CHAMPIONS #SpringbokChampions #SpringboksArrival
🎥: Karen Sandison/ African News Agency (ANA) pic.twitter.com/Xt01b4GAEW

— IOL News (@IOL) November 5, 2019

The first batch of players have arrived, as they greet and take pictures with the crowd gathered at O.R. Tambo International Airport 💚💛

Watch live:
📺 SS1
📱https://t.co/3wUsZ183KY#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/M5kM6qHkwg

— SuperSport 🏉🏆 (@SuperSportTV) November 5, 2019

The Springboks Captain Siya Kolisi and Coach Rassie Erasmus walk out with Webb Ellis Cup at OR Tambo international Airport. #SpringbokChampions #SpringboksArrival #NewzAtPrime #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/VP7ePnNxNB

— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) November 5, 2019

While we wait for Siya Kolisi and Coach Rassie to arrive, ya kokota piano #Springboks #SAFMSportOn pic.twitter.com/mbgiEiikOF

— Tracksuit (@ThabisoMosia) November 5, 2019