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The loss prompted controversial discussions about the team’s future, culminating in a meeting where the South African Sports Council voted to strip the Springboks of their name, emblem, and colors. Ignoring warnings from advisors, Mandela interjected, advocating for their preservation to denote unity, arguing that dismantling the team would only serve the narratives of prejudice. His impassioned plea narrowly secured a continuation for the Springboks.