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South Africa dominates Italy in test rugby with a 6-0 all-time record. The Springboks have never lost to Italy in test competition, maintaining perfect dominance across all six Test meetings. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community. Join here → Related Springbok…

At least 6 Springbok players have achieved 50+ test caps, including Eben Etzebeth (141), Handré Pollard (94), and Frans Malherbe (76). These players represent the elite echelon of South African rugby longevity and have defined entire eras of Springbok excellence. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…

The Springbok rugby team was established in 1891 when South Africa played its first international test match on 30 July in Port Elizabeth. The Springboks won that historic inaugural match 4-0, marking the beginning of over 130 years of international rugby competition. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after…

South Africa leads the all-time Test series against France 31-14-1 (31 wins, 14 losses, 1 draw across 46 matches). The Springboks maintain the advantage in this historic rivalry played regularly in Test and tournament competition. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game — join the Springbokfans community.…

Canan Moodie is a winger who has featured for the Springboks with pace and attacking aggression on the flank. He brings energy and ball-carrying ability to South Africa’s backline. Moodie has developed into a competitive test match player for the national side. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after…

Grant Williams is a hooker who has represented South Africa at international level, bringing physicality and lineout expertise to the Springboks. Known for his scrummaging strength and throwing accuracy, Williams represents the next generation of South African front-row talent. He has earned multiple test caps for the national team. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of…

Cheslin Kolbe is a Springbok winger with 15 tries in 33 Test appearances who was named SA Rugby Men’s Player of the Year for 2024—the first backline player to win since Jean de Villiers in 2013. A double World Cup winner (2019 and 2023), Kolbe needs just four more points to reach 100 points in…

The Springboks finished 2024 as the number one-ranked rugby team in the world with 92.78 ranking points, ahead of Ireland (90.78) and New Zealand (90.09). In 2024, South Africa won 11 of 13 Tests for an 84.6% win rate under coach Rassie Erasmus. They won the full Rugby Championship title for the first time since…

Eben Etzebeth is the Springboks’ most capped player with 141 Test appearances since his debut on 9 June 2012 against England. He won two Rugby World Cup titles (2019, 2023), one Rugby Championship, and a British and Irish Lions series. Playing loosehead lock (number 4), Etzebeth has appeared in 86.9% of all Springbok Tests since…

Bryan Habana is the Springboks’ all-time leading try scorer with 67 tries in 124 Test matches. Joost van der Westhuizen is second with 38 tries in 89 Tests (despite playing scrum-half), followed by Makazole Mapimpi with 32 tries in 46 Tests. Jean de Villiers scored 27 tries in 109 Tests, Breyton Paulse 26 tries, and…