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Springboks coach, Jacques Nienaber. Photo: SA Rugby website

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How many times have the Springboks won the Rugby Championship title?

This year is the 11th edition of the Rugby Championship since Argentina joined the fray putting an end to the Tri-Nations as the tournament was previously known from 1996 to 2011. ALSO READ: SPRINGBOKS: THREE POTENTIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP REPLACEMENTS FOR SIYA KOLISI In the 10 tournaments to date, the All Blacks have lifted the trophy on eight occasions with the Wallabies (2015) […]

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Springboks coach, Jacques Nienaber. Photo: SA Rugby website

This year is the 11th edition of the Rugby Championship since Argentina joined the fray putting an end to the Tri-Nations as the tournament was previously known from 1996 to 2011.

ALSO READ: SPRINGBOKS: THREE POTENTIAL RUGBY WORLD CUP REPLACEMENTS FOR SIYA KOLISI

In the 10 tournaments to date, the All Blacks have lifted the trophy on eight occasions with the Wallabies (2015) and Springboks (2019) tasting success once each.

Interestingly, the only times the All Blacks have failed to win the Rugby Championship have been in Rugby World Cup years when the tournament is reduced to a single round of matches.

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NOTE: South Africa did not compete in the 2020 ‘Rugby Championship’ due to Covid-19 travel restrictions.

BC – Bledisloe Cup (New Zealand v Australia)

MCP – Mandela Challenge Plate (South Africa v Australia)

FC – Freedom Cup (South Africa v New Zealand)

PT – Puma Trophy (Argentina v Australia)

WS – Wooden spoon

Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber. Photo: SA Rugby website