1921 South Africa rugby union tour of Australia and New Zealand Rugby Union in 1986, but remain as tour matches only for the South African Rugby Board. South Africa then played nineteen matches in New Zealand, winning fifteen, losing two and drawing two. Complete list of matches played by the "Springboks" in Australia and New Zealand 1921 South Africa rugby union tour of Australia and New Zealand The 1921 South Africa rugby union tour of Australia and New Zealand was the third tour made by the Springboks rugby team, and their first tour to Australia and New Zealand. South Africa played three Test matches against the All Blacks. The series was
History of the South Africa national rugby union team tour games. By contrast, South Africa would not lose another series—home or away—until 1956. Paul Roos was the captain of the first South African team to tour the British Isles and France. The team was largely dominated by players from Western Province, and the tour took place during 1906–07. The team played 29 matches; including Tests against all four Home Nations. England managed a draw, but Scotland was the only one of the Home unions to gain a victory. During this tour the nickname "Springboks" was first used. There is often confusion as to the springbok symbol being worn before