Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: Springboks

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Usage examples:

Africa is previewing every member of the Springboks team competing in this year's World Cup.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202309060021.html

Alongside him, his Saracens team-mates were squeezing the Springboks with a sequence of pressure plays and solid basics.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/10/22/uk-view-utter-heartbreak-for-brilliant-cunning-courageous-poms-in-wc-semi-undeservedly-won-by-boks/

Another scrum for the Springboks follows, inside Scotland's 22, it's a huge chance for them.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/rugby/scotland-vs-south-africa-live-30905840

Around 24,515 spectators flocked to Loftus to witness a titanic clash between two teams that boasted 10 Rugby World Cup Springboks between them, but neutrals would have been disappointed by how the contest turned out as the Sharks were a no-show.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/bulls-come-out-on-top-against-sharks/

A view of Springboks on the tour bus during the South Africa men’s national rugby team trophy tour in Cape Town, South Africa.

Source: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/world-of-photos-november-5-2023-20231104-p5ehl1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_world

But if Ireland get two points from the game, they will advance as group winners with the Springboks in second.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-03-permutations-ahead-of-final-pool-matches-at-the-rugby-world-cup/

Catt said Ireland would be looking to improve even on their performance against the Springboks as they chase a 17th straight Test win.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-04-ireland-laugh-off-idea-of-collusion-to-knock-out-springboks/

Coach Jacques Nienaber says picking seven forwards and one back on his bench for the all-important Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland in Paris on Saturday is a “calculated risk” the Springboks are happy with and willing to take.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/boks-7-1-bench-is-calculated-risk-and-same-that-helped-smash-all-blacks/

Despite the clock ticking down, the Springboks attempted to win another scrum penalty when Willie le Roux called a mark (after a step) and then opted for a scrum.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/10/22/concede-points-there-theyre-done-moment-england-missed-to-bury-springboks-as-ghosts-of-2019-return/

Eddie Jones' return as Wallabies coach has started with a disastrous 43-12 loss to the Springboks in…

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/07/08/if-you-roll-over-youll-get-murdered-hatley-warns-wallabies-of-boks-bomb-squad-danger/

Flyhalf Handre Pollard scored all the points for a Springboks side which repeated its 1995 success over New Zealand and denied the All Blacks their own chance to win a fourth title in their record fifth final.

Source: https://www.sudbury.com/national-sports/south-africa-holds-on-to-beat-new-zealand-12-11-and-win-historic-fourth-rugby-world-cup-title-7752235

Following the All Black’s impressive win against Italy on Friday, more and more South Africans are convinced that the Springboks threw their Rugby World Cup match against Ireland to avoid competing against New Zealand.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-all-blacks-italy-quarter-final-france-springboks-strategy-latest-news-30-september-2023/

Former Falmouth players John Jackett and Tommy Jago were both selected against South Africa now dubbed the Springboks for the first time.

Source: https://www.falmouthpacket.co.uk/news/fpfalmouth/23981416.raphael-anthony-jago-falmouth-england-rugby-history/?ref=rss

Have the French Delivered a Great World Cup from the fans behaviour during matches especially by the Springboks?

Source: https://southafricatoday.net/world-news/have-the-french-delivered-a-great-world-cup-from-the-fans-behaviour-during-matches-especially-by-the-springboks/

He said the Springboks' second straight World Cup triumph "will mean the world to South Africa".

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8403762/cant-take-africa-out-of-the-man-tamworth-doctor-celebrates-boks-world-cup-win/?src=rss

“If I do get the opportunity to join the Springboks, it would be phenomenal, especially when it’s in France,” he added.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/champions-cup-toulouses-elstadt-bulls/

If the All Blacks can deny them the ability to make progress via the boot, it will force the Springboks to play more expansively having opted for Handre Pollard’s solidity over Manie Libbok’s silkier skills.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-final-new-zealand-south-africa-b2436687.html

Ireland, Scotland and the Springboks all still have chances of reaching – or missing out on – the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup-2023/explainer-how-the-springboks-can-reach-the-quarter-finals-viral-trending-exclusive-breaking-7-october-2023-result/

It is perhaps France head coach Fabien Galthié's explanation of his team's transformation that best describes the evolution the Springboks have undergone over the last while.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-09-20-bomb-squad-plus-a-question-again-of-boks-innovation-and-evolution/