The Springboks and their arch-rivals England have enjoyed a rich history when it comes to Tests over the years – dating back as far as 1906.

The first Test between the two countries took place at Crystal Palace in London on Saturday, 8 December 1906 – a little under 120 years ago.

The match ended in a 3-3 draw.

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Springbok name was coined

That fixture was the last on South Africa’s first official international tour.

It was also the tour in which the Springbok nickname was coined.

Earlier on that tour South Africa lost to Scotland (6-0) and defeated Ireland (15-12)

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.