LIVE BLOG: Springbok Durban tour as it happens

Rugby's new world champs are bringing the Webb Ellis Cup to celebrate with supporters in Umhlanga, KwaMashu and Durban. The Boks' tour begins along Centenary Boulevard in Umhlanga this morning. They are expected to pass KwaMashu Station at around 9:30. An hour later, they will shake hands with the Mayor outside Durban City Hall before their bus moves through the CBD to Moses Mabhida Stadium.

#ChampionsTogether: Euphoric scenes in Durban. KZN Premier, Sihle Zikalala lifts the Webb Ellis Cup over the thousands of fans there. #SpringboksTour #TrophyTour #SpringbokChampions #DurbanTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/o8ExPcqTmj

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019

WATCH: The springboks have arrived at the Durban CBD with the Rugby World Cup Trophy. Thousands of @eThekwiniM residents are here to welcome them as they tour the city. #ChampionsTogether #TrophyTour @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/jaggTs0nYj

— Sandile Zikhali kaMaZulu 🖊 (@Bangibiza_uJeff) November 8, 2019

#ChampionsTogether: WATCH: This Durban resident says she went as far as get an outfit designed for this historical event. #TrophyTour #SpringbokChampions #SpringboksTour #DurbanTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/ZQoYZq8of7

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019

#ChampionsTogether: Some entertainment by @Hollyreymusic ahead of the #SpringbokChampions #SpringboksTour #SpringboksArrival #DurbanTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/rsO6xPzpnt

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019

#ChampionsTogether: The Bokke parading through the streets of Umhlanga #TrophyTour #SpringbokChampions #DurbanTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/X3XN1GfHD8

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019

#ChampionsTogether Faf de Klerk and Eben Etzebeth #TrophyTour #SpringbokChampions #DurbanTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/KDHbv4bPT1

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019

This is what it's all about. @Springboks bringing the trophy to the people. Siya's smile says it all. Durban is loving it! @ecr9495 @ECRBreakfast @ecrdrivetime @Hollywoodbets @ECR_Newswatch pic.twitter.com/UYnEXYrEKG

— Gareth Jenkinson (@gazza_jenks) November 8, 2019

#ChampionsTogether: Supporters can’t hold their excitement at the Garden Court in Umhlanga. #TrophyTour #SpringbokChampions pic.twitter.com/GsjPUN7QZy

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019

#ChampionsTogether: St Mary’s DSG Kloof pupil, Akeelah Maupa joined the crowds to welcome the boks #TrophyTour #SpringbokChampions pic.twitter.com/FP1hxsh1Nf

— ECR_Newswatch (@ECR_Newswatch) November 8, 2019