Twelve former South African International players have been inducted into either the International Rugby Hall of Fame or the World Rugby Hall of Fame.
| Players Name | Number of Tests | Years |
| Barry “Fairy” Heatlie | 6 | |
| Bennie Osler | 17 | |
| Danie Craven | 16 | |
| Hennie Muller | 13 | |
| Frik du Preez | 38 | |
| Morné du Plessis | 22 | |
| Naas Botha | 28 | |
| Danie Gerber | 24 | |
| Francois Pienaar | 29 | |
| Joost van der Westhuizen | 89 | |
| Os du Randt | 80 | |
| John Smit | 111 | |
In addition to players, the World Rugby Hall of Fame has also inducted the following people:
Kitch Christie, coach of the 1995 Rugby World Cup-winning team.
Jake White, coach of the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning team.
Nelson Mandela for his impact on the sport.
