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In December 2008, the SARU decided to place the protea on the left side of the Boks' jersey, in line with other South African national teams, and move the springbok to the right side of the jersey. [94] The new jersey was worn for the first time during the British & Irish Lions' 2009 tour of South Africa. [95]
The Springboks team that faced New Zealand in 1921. By the first World War New Zealand and South Africa had established themselves as rugby's two greatest powers. [22] [23] A New Zealand Army match tour of South Africa in 1919 paved the way for a Springbok tour to New Zealand and Australia in 1921.
For the 2006 November Test against Ireland the Springboks wore an exact replica of the jersey that was worn by the touring side captained by Paul Roos in 1906. It was on this tour that the name 'Springboks' was coined. The kit consisted of a green jersey with a white collar, blue shorts and blue socks. Sponsors Sasol did not appear on the jersey.
Eben Etzebeth is the most-capped Springbok of all time (Getty Images) Clad in a bucket hat and a pair of flip-flops as he looks out over St Brelade’s Bay on the island of Jersey, Eben Etzebeth ...
He said: "As a true Springbok supporter, my passion for rugby began when I was just 10-years-old, watching South Africa lift the Webb Ellis Cup in 1995. "That unforgettable moment wasn’t just ...
What a performance from the Springboks and what a massive fight from New Zealand who did all that with 14-men for the majority of the game. South Africa defeat New Zealand to win the Rugby World ...
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.
Scrumhalf Williams was picked on Tuesday to make his first start for the Springboks and Libbok was given the No. 10 jersey and a second test start in two of nine changes for the last round of a ...