A year later, in 1995, a smiling Nelson Mandela watched the national team win its first Rugby World Cup and used that moment to build on his dream of a "rainbow nation". But the 1995 team had just ...

Nelson Mandela, whose successful struggle against ... 60. During the 1995 Rugby World Cup, Mandela encouraged black South Africans to root for the South African team, the Springboks.

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Former Springboks captain John Smit revealed that he got a special call from ex-South Africa President and icon Nelson Mandela ... period that included a Rugby World Cup title.

South Africans erupted in celebration and relief across the country as their team edged out New Zealand to win the Rugby World Cup final ... But the willingness of Nelson Mandela - the first ...

Rugby legend Francois Pienaar, the former Springbok captain, is celebrating his 58th birthday today, 2 January.

Stormers boss John Dobson has given an update on the state of Manie Libbok, who suffered a serious head injury on Saturday.

Ball carrier Warrick Gelant of the Stormers during the Champions Cup match between Stormers and Toulon at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium ... However, Stormers director of rugby John Dobson will ...

Rugby legend Francois Pienaar, the former Springbok captain, is celebrating his 58th birthday today, 2 January.