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    The evolution of the Springbok emblem

    Bongi Mbonambi admires the commemorative 3D Springbok logo. The evolution of the Springbok emblem
    Published on January 29, 2021

    A look at the evolution of the Springbok emblem over time from 1906 to present day.

    1906-1936

    The first Springbok colours were created during the 1906–07  tour of the Northern Hemisphere when captain Paul Roos decided that the team needed to create their own emblem and nickname to prevent the British press creating one for them.

    1937-1962

    1963-1964

    The South African Rugby Board (SARB) first copyrighted the Springbok emblem in 1963. It was also the first introduction of the rugby ball.

    1965-1991

    1992-1996

    The Protea flower is introduced to the emblem.

    1996-2003

    The Springbok faces right from 1996 onwards.

     

    2003-2008

    The rugby ball is removed and the word ‘Springbok’ is added to a modernised emblem.

    2009-Present

    In 2008 the government votes to replace the Springbok with the Protea as the official emblem of South African rugby. Since 2009 the Protea emblem occupies on the left side of the South African jersey and the Springbok is on the right (or sleeve).

    Posted in Springboks, Top headlines Tagged Springboks

    Post by Andre-Pierre Cronje

    Andre-Pierre Cronje




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