South Africa's rugby World Cup squad arrives to a hero's welcome

South Africa's victorious rugby World Cup squad arrive today at the OR Tambo International Airport.

The Springboks return home in batches over the next two days, with the first group led by Captain Siya Kolisi and coach Rassie Erasmus, arriving on Tuesday with the World Cup.

The president of Mali has urged people to unite behind the country's army and not to undermine its morale following the jihadist attacks that have killed around 50 soldiers over the last week.

(Image:The entire team is expected to embark on a bus tour. Credit: Getty)