South Africa, the land of the Springboks
The South Africa page brings together products from the Springboks: home and away jerseys, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, half-zip hoodies, polo shirts, adult and children's t-shirts, training tops, bucket hats, caps, and sleeveless jackets, as well as a ball in the colours of the national team. The green and gold of the sacred nation champion from 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2023, from head to toe.
Green and gold, from head to toe.
From Pienaar to Kolisi: the great finals of the Springboks
In 1995, South Africa, reintegrated after apartheid, hosted its first World Cup and beat New Zealand 15 to 12 after extra time at Ellis Park, with a drop goal from Joel Stransky; Nelson Mandela awarded the trophy to François Pienaar. In 2007, the Springboks triumphed over England at the Stade de France. In 2019, in Yokohama, Siya Kolisi became the first black captain to lift the cup, and then he did it again in 2023 in Saint-Denis, after a final won by a point against the All Blacks.
The other nations
The nations of the Rugby Championship also include:
All the nations of the Rugby Championship are gathered on the Rugby Championship page.
The springbok, the protea and the history of green and gold
The team played its first test in 1891 against a selection from the British Isles, then in navy blue. The nickname Springboks, named after an antelope emblematic of the country, appeared during the 1906 tour in Great Britain, and the green and gold jersey emerged around the same time. Today, both the antelope and the protea, the national flower of South Africa, feature on the jersey. The home shirt remains true to this green and gold, while the away kit adopts lighter shades, often white.
Shirt, sweatshirt, polo or gilet: the Springboks range
The home jersey Nike comes in both short and long sleeves, more covering for the European winter. For everyday wear, the round neck sweatshirt and the half-zip sweatshirt, the polo and home and away t-shirts, also offered in children's sizes, display the green and gold more subtly. The training tops, available in short sleeves or sleeveless, replicate the warm-up gear of the players. Finally, the bucket hat and cap protect from the sun, and the sleeveless gilet keeps you warm on the touchline.
Good deals
Good bargains can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new products showcase the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a consistent order: the Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and the start of the school year.
Frequently asked questions
Why are South African players so tall?
South African rugby has always valued the power of the forwards, the scrum and the maul. Second rows often exceed two metres, and props are among the heaviest in world rugby globally.
What happened to the 1995 world champions?
Several have passed away prematurely, such as Ruben Kruger in 2010, Joost van der Westhuizen in 2017, who suffered from Charcot's disease, or James Small and Chester Williams in 2019. Their title remains a symbol of the rainbow nation.
Why such a rivalry with New Zealand?
The two nations dominate rugby history and have faced each other in decisive matches, including the World Cup finals of 1995 and 2023, both won by the Springboks.
Does South Africa have a women's team?
Yes, the Springbok Women compete in international competitions and have participated in several women's World Cups. They rely on a growing women's rugby scene in schools and provinces across the country.
Does South Africa play in the Rugby Championship?
Yes, every year against New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. It joined right from its inception in 1996, when the competition was still called Tri-Nations.
