The Springboks' rugby World Cup triumph has earned them a gong at the Laureus World Sports Awards
	The Springboks' rugby World Cup triumph has earned them a gong at the Laureus World Sports Awards
    
	
    
	
	18 February 2020 
		
		
        
	
South Africa's picked up the team of the year trophy after beating England in the final, in what's their third World Cup victory.
Lionel Messi's become the first footballer to receive the sportsman gong, alongside Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton.
Gymnast Simone Biles has been named sportswoman of the year.
	
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