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What do fans search for first about South Africa, the Springboks? They want a clear picture of the national rugby union team: a side with a deep honours list, several nicknames, including Springbokke, Bokke and Amabhokobhoko, and a head coach now in charge. The Springboks play in the Rugby World Cup and The Rugby Championship, and supporters often ask who leads the group.
The South Africa national rugby union team was founded on 30 July 1891. Its honours include the Rugby World Cup, The Rugby Championship, the Mandela Challenge Plate, the Freedom Cup, the Prince William Cup and the Puma Trophy. Rassie Erasmus is the head coach. The listed season is 2026/27. The team represents South Africa in rugby union and is a national side.
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The national rugby union side was founded on 30 July 1891 and has represented the country in the sport ever since.
Rassie Erasmus holds the head coach role, steering the Springbok set-up through the current international campaign.
The Puma Trophy is only played for in Argentina during the Rugby Championship era, and the most recent success in that competition came in 2025.
The side is nicknamed the Springboks, while Springbokke, Bokke, Amabhokobhoko, Bokmasjien and Amabokokoko are also used by supporters.