The Warriors were crowned the 2024 United Rugby Championship champions after they defeated the Bulls 21-16 in the Grand Final on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld.
This is the second time the Warriors have won the title; they last lifted the trophy in 2015.
As much as it was agony for the Bulls and Jake White, it was a blissful moment for the Warriors and coach Franco Smith.
The Warriors coach is a legend in his own right at Loftus, fondly remembered for his kicking performance in the 1998 Currie Cup final.
For Warriors captain Kyle Steyn, who grew up in Gauteng, it was also a great moment to lift the trophy in front of his family at Loftus.
