What is the national rugby team of South Africa?
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.
What is the logo on the South African rugby jersey?
The jersey is embroidered with the SA Rugby logo on the wearer’s left chest and the springbok logo on the right chest. Japanese company ASICS is the kit provider for all the South Africa rugby teams, through an agreement signed with the SARU until 2019.
When did the Springboks start playing rugby?
Springboks. South Africa first played Test rugby in 1891, against a British Isles touring team. The Springboks made their Rugby World Cup debut in 1995, when the newly democratic South Africa hosted the tournament and the team, under the captaincy of Francois Pienaar, defeated the All Blacks in the final (15-12),
When did South Africa win the Rugby World Cup?
The Springboks defeated the All Blacks 15–12 in the final, which is now remembered as one of the greatest moments in South Africa’s sporting history, and a watershed moment in the post-Apartheid nation-building process. South Africa regained the title as champions 12 years later, when they defeated England 15–6 in the 2007 final.
Where is the SA Rugby logo on the Jersey?
The jersey is embroidered with the SA Rugby logo on the wearer’s left chest and the springbok logo on the right chest. Japanese company ASICS is the kit provider for all the South Africa rugby teams, through an agreement signed with the SARU until 2019. South Africa’s shirt sponsor is local mobile phone provider MTN Group.
Who were the original participating unions in the South African rugby league?
The original participating unions were Western Province, Griqualand West, Transvaal and Eastern Province. The first tournament was held in Kimberley and was won by Western Province.