All Blacks and the South Africa Springboks. The national rugby team is nicknamed "The Springboks". The stadium hosted the 2011 Tri Nations match between the Springboks and New Zealand. This led to uncontested scrums, which favoured the Springboks as they were being destroyed. He played a part in the Lions' 2-1 series victory over the Springboks in 1997. England finished first in their pool, four table points ahead of the Springboks. The Springboks lifting the Webb Ellis Cup for the third time. He was also omitted from the Springboks 2010 Tri Nations Series squad. The 2006 Springboks lost to France, ending their long undefeated home record. Burger is one of a handful of second-generation Springboks. He played for the Junior Springboks in 1992. The national team is known as the Springboks. Both first played for the Springboks in 1993. The national team are known as the Springboks. Many players went on to become Springboks.