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The Springboks play in green and gold jerseys with white shorts, and their emblem is the Springbok, a native antelope and the national animal of South Africa. The team has represented South African Rugby Union in international rugby union since 30 July 1891, when they played their first test match against a British Isles touring team.
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The All Blacks have shifted the axis of their backline, bringing back Richie Mo’unga at flyhalf after Damian McKenzie played well in Argentina and have re-established a tested but not always ...
South Africa stars on the ‘never-say-die attitude’ behind World Cup success. Springbok belief and physicality make for world beating mix. 12:21, Reuters. A record fourth Rugby World Cup showed ...
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They also sporadically play touring sides such as the British and Irish Lions. The team is made up of players of all ages and is not a youth side. The selection criteria vary, and it has been used most recently to give potential Springboks a taste of international rugby or to give experienced Springboks playing time to improve fitness or form.
“When you play at Twickenham, it wasn’t fantastic, but we’re content we beat them today.” England 20-29 South Africa: Steve Borthwick reacts to demoralising defeat to Springboks Saturday ...
New Zealand (the All Blacks) and South Africa (the Springboks) have been playing Test Match Rugby against each other since 1921 when the All Blacks beat the Springboks in Dunedin 13–5. It is argued to be the biggest rivalry in rugby history. There is considerable history behind these matches, much of it off the field.