The South Africa national Rugby Union team (commonly referred to as the Springboks in English, Springbokke in Afrikaans and Amabokoboko in Zulu), are the current holders of the Rugby World Cup and are currently ranked number 2 in the IRB World Ranking.
The Springboks also play in a number of other international competitions such as the Tri-Nations and a number of tests
Although South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition, the Springboks did not compete in the first two World Cups in the 1987 and 1991 due to anti-apartheid sporting boycotts of South Africa.
The team made its World Cup debut in 1995, when the newly democratic South Africa hosted the tournament.
The Springboks then 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 their title as champions in 2007, when they defeated England 15–6 in the 2007 final. As a result of the 2007 World Cup tournament, the Springboks were promoted to first place in the IRB World Rankings—the first time that they have reached the number one position.
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Canterbury of New Zealand, also known as CCC by rugby fans is a New Zealand based sports apparel company that focuses on rugby.
In 1894, deep in the Canterbury province of New Zealand, John Lane, Pringle Walker and Alfred Rudkin started making woolen garments. Before long, they were making uniforms for the army during the First World War.
Having gained a reputation for tough, durable kit, the legendary New Zealand All Blacks rugby team asked them to produce a rugby kit to play in.