From left to right: Francois Loew, Pat Lambie, Helen Knight of South Africa Airlines, Jaco Taute, Lwazi Mvovo and Juan De Jongh

Members of the South African national rugby team – the Springboks – have joined South African Airways in London for a celebration ahead of the clash with England at the weekend.

Top players from the side joined airline officials at the South African High Commission after travelling with the carrier.

Ahead of the autumn international match Springbok team members Francois Loew, Pat Lambie, Jaco Taute, Lwazi Mvovo and Juan De Jongh joined the party.