The Springboks are the national rugby team of South Africa and are one of the most successful rugby teams in history. Due to apartheid, South Africa was banned from international rugby and was not allowed to compete in the Rugby World Cup for many years. After apartheid ended, South Africa returned to international rugby and hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which became one of the most iconic moments in sporting history.
The Springboks won their first Rugby World Cup in 1995 after defeating New Zealand in the final. They later won again in 2007 against England and then secured another historic victory in 2019 against England. In 2023, the Springboks won their fourth Rugby World Cup title after defeating New Zealand in a close final, making them one of the greatest rugby nations in the world.