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The 1906 Springboks team. The first South African team to tour the British Isles and France occurred during 1906–07. The team played tests against all four Home Nations. England managed a draw, but Scotland was the only one of the Home unions to gain a victory. [12] The trip instilled a sense of national pride among South Africans.
As of 23 November 2024, 945 South African rugby union players have represented the Springboks, either by playing in a test match or touring with the national side. Players included in the current squad as of 19 November 2024 are indicated in green.
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. [citation needed]
Even in a year that has contained so many Springboks success stories, one tale stands out. At the start of 2024, few would have forecast that Aphelele Fassi would have figured quite so prominently ...
The Springboks have stacked their 6-2 bench with experience, bar loose-forward Cameron Hanekom, who could debut against a Welsh side for whom he is also eligible to play international rugby.
November 14, 2024 at 8:18 AM Freddie Steward and Jack van Poortvliet have been recalled to the starting England side to take on South Africa as Steve Borthwick makes four changes.
H.H. Castens captained South Africa on 30 July 1891 in their first ever test against the touring British Isles team at Crusaders Cricket Ground in Port Elizabeth. John Smit holds the record as the most capped captain in international rugby history. As of 1 October 2024
Scotland 15-19 South Africa, 64 minutes. 17:40, Harry Latham-Coyle. A Scottish hand tugs at catching South African arms at the lineout. Another penalty to the Springboks, and Handre Pollard will ...