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- South Africa won the 1995 Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park on 24 June 1995, defeating New Zealand in the final match.
- This victory followed South Africa's isolation during apartheid and was inspired by Nelson Mandela's support and message of unity for the whole country.
- The Springboks went undefeated in the tournament, beating teams like Australia and France, with Joel Stransky scoring the winning drop goal in extra time.
- Captain Francois Pienaar expressed that their victory was dedicated to all 43 million South Africans and remarked that the moment after the match marked a permanent transformation for the nation.
- The 1995 win became a powerful symbol of national unity despite ongoing divisions, and remains an enduring moment in South African sports history.
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The boot and polish man who had a window into history
It’s not a long way from Boksburg to Ellis Park, but for Robbie Schlemmer, 24 June 1995, was no ordinary trip. As the boot and change room manager for the Springboks, he was heading into a day that would change South African sport forever, one polished boot, one quiet checklist at a time. The build-up to a nation’s moment According to Clinton van der Berg, writing on his ‘Got Game’ website, Schlemmer remembers how he steered his trusty Toyota Co…
South Africa's cricket and rugby teams help unite a nation with a complicated legacy
South Africa’s cricket and rugby teams have reached top spots in their sports under the leadership of Black captains. Fans are united in a nation still grappling with the legacy of racial division. Article Attribution | Read More at Article Source The post South Africa’s cricket and rugby teams help unite a nation with a complicated legacy appeared first on RocketNews.
Good News in History, June 24 - Good News Network
30 years ago today, South Africa defeated New Zealand in the Final of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Nelson Mandela presented the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar in a famous post-apartheid moment that was turned into a big-budget Hollywood film Invictus, starring Matt Damon as Pienaar and Morgan Freeman as Mandela. READ more about this famous sporting […] The post Good News in History, June 24 appeared first on Good News Network.
30 Years Since The Springboks First Won The RWC As Rassie Picks His First Squad For The Barbarians – Stuff Rugby - Stuff South Africa
It’s auspicious that season two of Stuff Rugby kicks off on the 30th anniversary of the Springboks’ glorious first Rugby World Cup win in 1995. Andy Capostagno was in the Ellis Park cauldron for the Boks’ victorious first appearance in the rugby showpiece. Now, the first game of the year will be against the famous Barbarian Invitational side. Along with the two Italy Tests, this is a low-key series of matches with lots of permutations from Rassi…
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