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South African rugby officials have vowed to fight for the future of the Springbok emblem, a symbol a top politician says highlights "the arrogance of white people". Politicians decided on Friday that the Springbok emblem had to lost from the World Cup-winner's playing jersey. Following the resolution, next month's season-ending tour of Europe will be the final time the iconic jumping Bok will be worn on their jerseys. The move was made to move the Springboks closer to transformation in South Africa, with the Springbok emblem viewed by some in power as a throwback to the Apartheid era. However, SA Rugby boss Oregan Hoskins said the emblem would not go without a fight. "I want to say that the Springbok emblem ought to be kept and maintained," Hoskins said. "There are all sorts of reasons. But, chiefly, it's a brand that's... [read full story]
