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The South Africa national rugby union team, commonly known as the Springboks, is the country's national team governed by the South African Rugby Union. The Springboks play in green and gold jerseys with white shorts, and their emblem is the native antelope springbok. The team has been representing South Africa 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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South Africa rugby fans give their verdict on Championship withdrawal Rugby fans in Cape Town are disappointed by the Springboks' decision to pull out of the Rugby Championship in Australia. Credit: Reuters - Sports Duration: 00:58Published on October 16, 2020

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Springboks commit to Rugby Championship until 2030 South Africa commit to the Rugby Championship, which also includes New Zealand, Australia and Argentina, until 2030. BBC News - Published on November 4, 2020
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South Africa's Du Toit questions England's World Cup final tactics South Africa star Pieter-Steph Du Toit says England's tactics made him think the Springboks would win less than 10 minutes into November's Rugby World Cup final. BBC News - Published on October 2, 2020

Lions tour in 2021 could be postponed if travel restrictions remain If international fans are unable to attend, the tour could be pushed back, South African Rugby's chief executive says. BBC News - Published on August 18, 2020
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South Africa v England: Tourists set 376 to win first Test Rory Burns' unbeaten 77 gives England hope of chasing an unlikely 376 to beat South Africa after three days of the first Test. BBC News - Published on December 28, 2019

South Africa v England: Tourists need to show intelligence, says Jonathan Agnew England should beat South Africa, but they will need to play intelligent Test cricket, says Jonathan Agnew. BBC News - Published on December 24, 2019
England netball: Roses beat South Africa 63-58 in extra time England beat South Africa 63-58 in extra time to give head coach Jess Thirlby victory in her first competitive match in charge. BBC News - Published on November 29, 2019
Springboks bring Rugby World Cup home South Africa fans gathered at OR Tambo International Airport to greet the victorious squad. BBC News - Published on November 6, 2019
Siya Kolisi: Rugby World Cup win for all South Africans, says Springboks captain Springboks captain Siya Kolisi says their World Cup triumph was "for all South Africans" as squad are greeted by thousands of fans. BBC News - Published on November 5, 2019

South Africa's 2019 win is bigger than 1995 - ex-captain Pienaar Former Springbok captain Francois Pienaar says the 2019 team's Rugby World Cup triumph eclipses his sides' success in 1995 BBC News - Published on November 3, 2019
Rugby World Cup: South Africa fans go wild at win in Japan Celebrations as South Africa win the Rugby World Cup after crushing England in the final in Japan. BBC News - Published on November 2, 2019
England vs South Africa: Rugby World Cup victory shows ‘we can achieve anything’ says Siya Kolisi Siya Kolisi believes South Africa‘s Rugby World Cup victory shows the country that anything can be achieved if “we work together as one”. Kolisi, the first black captain of the Springboks, lifted.. WorldNews - Published on November 2, 2019	England 12-32 South Africa: Springboks win World Cup for record-equalling third time Watch the key moments as South Africa broke English hearts with a ruthless display of power rugby to seize their third Rugby World Cup. BBC News - Published on November 2, 2019
Rainbow nation celebrates historic win The victory under Siya Kolisi, the team's first black captain, was a symbolic moment for the Springboks. BBC News - Published on November 2, 2019	LIVE: England take on South Africa's Springboks in Rugby World Cup final England are aiming for their second World Cup triumph after victory in 2003. But South Africa have a habit of winning the World Cup every 12 years. First in 1995, then 2007 and now possibly 2019... France 24 - Published on November 2, 2019
Rugby World Cup 2019: Mapping England’s finalists The 32 players in the squad to face the Springboks include 16 from the south and five from overseas. BBC News - Published on November 1, 2019	RUGBY/ Springboks eke out 19-16 win over Wales, reach World Cup final YOKOHAMA--It was attritional, it was error-strewn, it was mostly a kick-fest. It was pretty much exactly what was predicted, perhaps even uglier. The Springboks won't care: They're into the Rugby World.. WorldNews - Published on October 27, 2019
Rugby World Cup semi-final: Wales 16-19 South Africa Wales fall agonisingly short of a first Rugby World Cup final as Handre Pollard's 76th-minute penalty hands the Springboks victory. BBC News - Published on October 27, 2019	South Africa 26-3 Japan: Springboks through to Rugby World Cup semi-finals South Africa end Japan's dream World Cup run to reach the semi-finals with a bruising win against the hosts. BBC News - Published on October 20, 2019
South Africa trounces 14-man Italy 49-3 to stay alive at RWC SHIZUOKA, Japan (AP) — South Africa won big in a game it had to win, trouncing 14-man Italy 49-3 to stay in the Rugby World Cup in Shizuoka on Friday. South Africa was 17-3 up through two tries and.. WorldNews - Published on October 4, 2019	Springboks cruise to bonus-point win over 14-man Italy South Africa score seven tries as they cruise to a bonus-point win over 14-man Italy to keep their Rugby World Cup hopes alive. BBC News - Published on October 4, 2019
All Blacks beat Springboks, extend streak in group games YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — New Zealand straightened the world champion crown on its head and removed any doubt about its status as Rugby World Cup favorite as it overcame South Africa 23-13 on Saturday.. WorldNews - Published on September 21, 2019	New Zealand 23-13 South Africa: Defending champions hold off spirited Springboks Defending champions New Zealand produce a clinical display to hold off a spirited South Africa in their World Cup Pool B opener. BBC News - Published on September 21, 2019
Springbok captain Kolisi carries hopes of rainbow nation at Rugby World Cup “Stronger together”, the motto for the South African Rugby Union, applies just as much to Siya Kolisi, the first black captain to lead the Springboks into a Rugby World Cup. France 24 - Published on September 20, 2019