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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.
The Ireland rugby union team toured South Africa in July 2024. They played two test matches against the South Africa rugby union team, as part of the 2024 Summer Internationals. [1] It was Ireland's seventh tour to South Africa, and their first test series against the Springboks since 2016. [2]
23 November 2024 Wales 12–45 South Africa: Millennium Stadium, Wales 17:40 GMT Try: Dyer Botha Con: B. Thomas: Try: Mostert Etzebeth Arendse Louw Fassi Steenekamp Jo. Hendrikse Con: Jo. Hendrikse (5) Referee: Karl Dickson
South Africa 8-13 Ireland: An incredible Test match ended with Ireland sealing their greatest World Cup win in a possible preview of the final
World No 1 side Ireland beat defending world champions South Africa in Paris in perhaps the biggest game of the pool stage
1951–52 South Africa tour of France, Great Britain and Ireland: 5 7 January 1961 Twickenham Stadium, London 0–5 South Africa: 1960–61 South Africa tour of France, Great Britain and Ireland: 6 20 December 1969 Twickenham Stadium, London 11–8 England: 1969–70 South Africa tour of Great Britain and Ireland: 7 3 June 1972
England 20-29 South Africa: Cheslin Kolbe scored twice as the Springboks prevailed in a ferocious contest ... November 18, 2024 at 2:47 AM. For England, a familiar tale of mistakes and missteps; ...
It is argued to be the biggest rivalry in rugby history. There is considerable history behind these matches, much of it off the field. In 1981, there were numerous protests in New Zealand over the Springboks coming to tour New Zealand due to the then South African government's policy of Apartheid. Consequently, subsequent tours were cancelled ...