This website shows details and statistics about the National Rugby Team of South Africa or the "Springboks". This website also includes the current starting squad
The rugby team, called the Springboks, played their first international game in 1891. During the apartheid time
South Africa was banned from international rugby because of racial seperation during the apartheid era, and rugby was seen as a symbol of white Afrikaans identity
everything changed in 1995 when South Africa hosted and won the Rugby World Cup. This created unity and equality for rugby players at that very moment.
Today, players like Siya Kolisi represent a new era in South African rugby. He made history as the first Black captain of the Springboks and led them to World Cup wins in 2019 and 2023.
He's become a symbol of hope and leadership for the country. Beside him, stars like Cheslin Kolbe, Handré Pollard, and Eben Etzebeth have helped keep South Africa at the top of international rugby. With four World Cup wins, the Springboks are now the most successful team in rugby history.
South African rugby is not just about winning trophies — it's also about passion, pride, and the power of sport to bring people together. Rugby is a huge part of South African culture, especially in schools and communities. The Springboks are set to continue making history for years to come.
They wear green and gold and are known for their strong, physical style of play. The team's name comes from a native South African antelope, the springbok.