Springbok Handbook

South Africa played their first test in 1891 in Port Elizabeth against the British Isles, and lost 0-4.
Percy Montgomery was the first Springbok to play in 100 tests. He retired in 2008 after a record 102 tests and 893 points in the Springbok jersey.
Ten sets of fathers and sons have played for South Africa, the most recent being Hennie and Andries Bekker.
The wives of twelve Springboks have represented South Africa in other sports, the most recent being Hannelie du Randt, wife of Os, as a swimmer.