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What was the reason for the Springboks not competing in the first two Rugby World Cups?

  • Lack of funding

  • Injury crisis

  • Anti-apartheid sporting boycotts

  • Team disqualification

Answer

The Springboks did not compete in the first two Rugby World Cups in 1987 and 1991 due to international anti-apartheid sporting boycotts. South Africa was instrumental in the creation of the Rugby World Cup competition but was unable to participate until 1995.
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