A significant minority of South Africans support the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team for reasons including family tradition, politics, and New Zealand's love of the game. This support stems from the apartheid period when the South African Springboks team was seen as a symbol of the white segregationist regime. The inclusion of Maori and Pacific Island players in the All Blacks team during this time represented a turning point for oppressed black and colored populations. Despite the growing popularity of the Springboks and their efforts to promote diversity, some South Africans still support the All Blacks.

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