Why didn't the Springboks compete 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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