In this context transformation can be defined as "a complete alternation of the appearance or character of South African rugby", and one aim is to transform the Springboks into a team more representative of South Africa's race and class.
Neste contexto, a transformación pode definirse como "unha completa alternancia da aparencia ou carácter do rugby surafricano", converténdose oas Springboks nun equipo máis representativo de toda Suráfrica.