In 1995, South Africa was still finding its footing in a post-Apartheid world.

Nelson Mandela took a replica Springboks jersey out of a plastic shopping bag and asked captain Francois Pienaar for permission to wear it before the 1995 Rugby World Cup final, it was revealed on ...

South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup success is one of sport's most celebrated triumphs Former South Africa captain Francois Pienaar considers himself "probably the luckiest player ever" given what his ...

Nelson Mandela famously wore his jersey at the 1995 final. Springbok legend, Francois Pienaar, describes the final that brought together an entire nation. Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear ...

File photo taken on June 24, 1995 shows South Africa's then president Nelson Mandela with South Africa's rugby team captain Francois Pienaar. [AFP] Francois Pienaar, even 25 years on, conveys a sense ...

JOHANNESBURG -- He emerged into bright winter sunshine, stepped onto the lush field and pulled on a cap. His long-sleeve green rugby jersey was untucked and buttoned right up to the top, a style all ...

In South African history, few images have told a story better than that of President Nelson Mandela celebrating South Africa's 1995 Rugby World Cup final victory with the victorious captain Francois ...

Within seconds, the chants went up from the fans packed into Ellis Park stadium in the heart of Johannesburg: "Nelson! Nelson! Nelson!" Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, was ...