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South Africa lead the all-time Test series against Australia. As of 2026, the Springboks have won 52 Tests to the Wallabies’ 45, with 3 draws, in a rivalry stretching back to 1933. The Springboks have been dominant in the Rugby Championship era, consistently outscoring and outmuscling Australia in the southern hemisphere competition. Share on Facebook…

Joel Stransky scored all 15 of South Africa’s points in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final at Ellis Park, Johannesburg — via penalties and the decisive drop goal in extra time — to seal a 15-12 victory over New Zealand. It was South Africa’s first ever Rugby World Cup triumph, made iconic by President Nelson…

Rassie Erasmus was confirmed as Springbok head coach in February 2024, having previously held the role in 2018–2019 before stepping back to Director of Rugby while Jacques Nienaber coached the 2023 World Cup-winning campaign. He has now guided South Africa to back-to-back World Cup titles as the man in charge of the programme. Share on…

Cheslin Kolbe is a Springbok winger and fullback who has earned over 55 Test caps since his debut in 2018, renowned for his blistering pace, footwork, and ability to score spectacular tries. He was a key member of both the 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup-winning squads, best remembered for his stunning individual try in…

South Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final in Paris, with Handre Pollard kicking the decisive penalty late in the match. It was the Springboks’ fourth World Cup title and their second consecutive championship, confirming their status as the greatest team of their era. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of…

South Africa defeated England 32-12 in the 2019 Rugby World Cup Final in Yokohama, Japan. The Springboks were dominant from the start, with Cheslin Kolbe and Makazole Mapimpi scoring tries. Siya Kolisi became the first Springbok captain to lift the trophy on the Asian continent. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the…

South Africa was readmitted to international rugby in August 1992 following the end of apartheid, having been excluded from both the 1987 and 1991 Rugby World Cups and facing a boycott from major rugby nations since the mid-1980s. Their first Test back was against the All Blacks in Johannesburg, just three years before they hosted…

The Springboks wear green and gold, the national sporting colors of South Africa. Green represents the country’s natural landscapes and the springbok antelope, while gold reflects South Africa’s mineral wealth. The jersey is one of the most recognised in world sport. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every…

Eben Etzebeth became South Africa’s most-capped Test player on 28 September 2024, surpassing Victor Matfield’s record of 127 caps, and has since extended the mark to 141 caps. The towering lock has been a cornerstone of the Springbok pack across the 2019 and 2023 World Cup-winning campaigns. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game…

South Africa beat New Zealand 15-12 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup Final in Johannesburg. President Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey, presented the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar in a moment that became one of sport’s most iconic images. Share on Facebook Stay ahead of the game Get the real story after every game…