Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: springbok

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According to Outlier, the average height of a Springbok player is 1,86m, which is 20cm taller than the average South African man.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-springboks-vs-ireland-tallest-shortest-players-latest-23-september-2023/

“Any form of racism is abhorrent to SA Rugby and the Springbok team whose purpose is to do everything in its power to assist in uniting our diverse and multicultural nation,” said SA Rugby in a statement.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/world-rugby-no-evidence-racial-slur-mbonambi/

Arguably the most important Springbok player at the moment, utility back Damian Willemse is constantly one of the Stormers’ most valuable weapons.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/urc-semi-final-game-breakers-stormers/

As England take on South Africa for a place in the Rugby World Cup final, one sports bar owner is gearing up for an afternoon of friendly rivalry and banter – while hoping his Springbok compatriots can do the job.

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/telford/2023/10/21/south-african-sports-bar-owners-ready-for-rivalry-and-banter-as-england-take-on-the-boks-for-a-place-in-the-rugby-world-cup-final/

Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White is well aware of the challenge posed by the hosts, who have won all five of their URC matches against the Highveld side, with the former Springbok mentor admitting that they are the full package.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/north-south-derby-climax-bulls-stormers-urc-quarters/

Eben Etzebeth is the only current player among those with a century of Springbok caps.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/rugby/springboks/who-is-the-most-capped-rugby-player-breaking-8-july-2023/

Even with the yellow card tonight, they really played for each other, played for their jersey, and restored pride in the Springbok Sevens jersey."

Source: https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1142814/rugby-sevens-dubai-south-africa

He received a yellow card, upgraded to a red on bunker review, for a dangerous tackle on Springbok centre Jesse Kriel after 27 minutes, becoming the first player to be sent off in a World Cup decider.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-07-cane-receives-two-match-ban-for-world-cup-final-red-card/

In South Africa, he skilled with Frank Gray in Durban from the place he was awarded his Springbok blazer for the world-class occasions he was swimming.

Source: https://basquiatstrings.co.uk/south-african-dean-prices-life-in-swimming-bt-news

In that quarter final, Leinster should face off against Springbok stars like Eben Etzebeth, Lukhanyo Am, Thomas du Toit, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nché.

Source: https://www.joe.ie/sport/ronan-ogara-leinster-final-773171

It’s now time for the to show what they’re made of and for the Springbok players brought into the side in the last two years to stand up and deliver.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/comment-time-sharks-big-name-imports-deliver/

It was when a local reporter posed a question that referenced his comments earlier in the week about the selection of the Springbok team, however, that sent Jones over the edge.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-07-09-eddie-not-so-steady-as-he-takes-aim-at-reporter-after-defeat-to-boks/

Libbok will now look to build on that joy in a Springbok jersey and try to lead his nation to victory whenever he gets the chance to don the famous green and gold jersey.

Source: https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/rugby/springboks/pictures-she-said-yes-yet-another-springbok-set-to-get-married-02-july-2023/

MaybeTemba Bavuma’s squad can tap into the Springbok magic and reach the final.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/proteas-aim-to-banish-world-cup-heartbreak-in-the-shadows-of-springbok-glory/

Nadine Roos will also defend her title as Springbok Women’s Player of the Year against Libbie Janse van Rensburg, Rights Mkhari and former winners Aseza Hele and Babalwa Latsha.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-11-28-bok-world-cup-winners-lead-sa-rugby-awards-nominations-for-2023/

One area that went awry for the Irish in the first half were their line-outs, with hooker Ronan Kelleher’s throws being picked off by Springbok jumpers.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/farrell-purrs-over-irish-resilience-world-cup-win-champions/

One of the most abiding images of this Rugby World Cup will surely be that of the Springbok and Tongan teams linking hands, forming a circle and praying after their hard-fought encounter on Sunday night.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/opinion/springboks-an-example-of-what-we-could-be-as-a-nation/

SA will play their own game and not make plans around the potential of France captain Antoine Dupont starting in their Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Paris on Sunday, says Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-10-10-springboks-wont-be-fixated-on-dupont-in-world-cup-quarterfinal/

Springbok assistant coach has warned that they need to be at their best when they take on Argentina in their encounter at Ellis Park on Saturday.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/stick-calls-total-focus-boks-pumas/