Equipment Details

Manufacturer: Gilbert
Brand: Gilbert
Product features:

Ideal for practice and match play
Size 5, four panel ball
The outer cover is made of rubber, cotton, and polyester and contains a latex bladder
Balls shipped deflated
Orders shipping outside the U.S. are subject to customs fees.

Sports reviews of South Africa Springboks Training Rugby Ball

Customer Review: Shipping Problems
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars

This company will not ship to Canada! How dumb.
The "World Rugby Shop" on-line store charges US$20.00 to ship to Canada - a rip off! Their customer service would not explain why the charges were so high. I found another company that will ship a rugby ball to Canada using "UPS Standard to Canada" for US$9.04.

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Description of South Africa Springboks Training Rugby Ball

Country: South Africa #11150 Training Balls are made to last longer as they are used more than match balls. They also have a hydratec barrier in their construction, which helps to repel water and dirt which helps to maintain the quality and shape of the balls. Made by Gilbert, the world's best known rugby ball manufacturer, this South Africa training ball is ideal for practice and match play. Canon George Oglivie, headmaster of Diocesan College in Cape Town, introduced the little game of rugby in 1861. Going forward in the 60's, 70's and 80's the Springboks were increasingly the target of international controversy and protest. After being readmitted to international rugby in 1992 the Springboks struggled to return to their pre isolation stature. In their first game after resubmission the Springboks were defeated by New Zealand All Blacks 27 24 in August 1992. The unification of the national bodies in South Africa was signed at the Kimberly Sun Hotel. This event was the greatest highlight in 130 years of the game in South Africa. The new body was to be headquartered at Newlands. That same year the International Rugby Board awarded the honor of hosting the 1995 Rugby World Cup to South Africa, and the Springboks won the competition! They have since gone on to reclaim the title in 2007 once again proving themselves as one of the true powerhouses of international rugby.