International
South Africa
International • South Africa
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Current World Champions
Holders of the Webb Ellis Cup
South Africa are the reigning champions after winning France 2023.
Final
South Africa 12–11 New Zealand
Crowned
2023
Status
Reigning champions
World Cup Winner
Dynasty
Power, pressure, set-piece dominance and knockout mentality.
4
World Cups
All-time rank
#2
Current rank
#1
Wins
1995, 2007, 2019, 2023
Runners-up
None
Signature era: 2019–2023
Fixtures and results
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Season honours
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Rugby World Cups
4
1995, 2007, 2019, 2023
World Cup Runner-up
0
Never lost a World Cup final
World Cup Bronze
2
1999, 2015
Rugby Championships
3
Southern Hemisphere champions
Tri Nations
3
Pre-Rugby Championship era
Grand Slams
4
Northern Hemisphere tours
Team DNA
Identity
What makes South Africa different
Team Identity
A nation whose rugby identity is deeply complex, rooted in a history of division, transformation and profound national unity.
Playing Style
Suffocating physicality, tactical kicking, dominant set piece work, territorial control and relentless defence. The Bomb Squad has redefined how a 23-man rugby squad can function.
Known For
The first nation to win four Rugby World Cups and the only side to never lose a World Cup final. South Africa are also known for elite schoolboy rugby culture, incredible forward depth and a history filled with both iconic triumph and major controversy.
Rugby One Rankings
#1 Right Now
Connected directly to Rugby One's rankings
Power Rank
#1
Official Rank
#1
All-Time Rank
#2
Rating
98.4
Rugby One Verdict
Still the standard. Power, depth, defence and World Cup mentality keep the Springboks at number one.
Automatic Schedule
Next 5 Fixtures
Updated from the central Rugby One fixture database