Boks to touch down in Joburg as fans flock to meet champs

The airport's set to be a hive of activity on Tuesday morning, as South Africans flock to warmly welcome them back home. 

The Gautrain says supporters hitching a ride to and from the airport won't be charged. 

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SA Rugby's scheduled the press conference with the Boks at midday, but says it could start a bit later.

The Boks' arrival kicks off a four-day trophy tour with the Webb Ellis cup. 

Durban will get to celebrate with the team on Saturday. 

After their incredible victory in France, captain Siya Kolisi said they drew strength from the unity of the country. 

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"It is not just in sports it is in life in general, it is in everyday work and that is what we are trying to do each and every single day by giving everything. 

“We are not saying we are going to win all the time but we promise you we will give it everything and goals without hard work and effort means nothing to put in the hard work and sacrifice and we had to put in the hard work and sacrifice all the time through being away from our family."