Francois Pienaar remembers Nelson Mandela

South African rugby legend Francois Pienaar shares his thoughts on Nelson Mandela and reveals personal experiences he has shared with the icon. This interview was done for the News24 Nelson Mandela media centre - a special project for Mandela's 90th birthday.

[@trishmccarthydavis3425]

I remember this World Cup, I'm Australian and I cried tears of joy when South Africa won.

[@yaneinherjar]

Tell the truth, your wallaby ass was happy bc they took down the All blacks 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hugocosta666]

Francois Pienaar your words are from a true and complete human been. Thanks!

[@dcal5s]

What a wonderful testimony; very heart warming. Mandela's actions and demeanor were a blessing to all who wished for reconciliation.

[@yellyman5483]

Nelson Mandela was a fantastic human being. A great inspiration for mankind. Rip!

[@joshuaswissmoore]

I may be from the united states of america but the rugby world cup truly makes history no matter what countries teams are playing.when countries are divided,rugby makes them united.South Africa Springboks And The New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Matches Are Always Exciting And Great to watch.i'm proud of you francois

[@delphinedescroix3689]

I'm french, but i've always supported All Blacks, exept for this final.... And I think that they know why.... Thank you very much Springboks for the wonderful match you've played 21 years ago....

[@FarhadSafarov]

watching this after the movie, Invictus

[@budibausto]

that was a great game, of the most memorable. To me the Kiwis had probably the best team ever, but the Springbock could manage to beat those titans and did achieve something epic. A gentlemen, a real leader, an exellent player and a great human being.

[@stuttgart9000]

mandela will always be amazing...rest in peace

[@stuttgart9000]

Yes . . .most indeed Peace

[@ahwasright1364]

Cecile Michelli Gallegos Socialists would say that, but in fact, he was a terrorist. He murdered loads of innocent people.

[@wolftmfg]

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[@sandra5028]

thank you for posting !!!

[@mhz23]

I was a teenager in the US when the World Cup took place, so I really didn't know about it until Invictus. Since seeing the film, I've been researching as much as possible. Thank you for posting this video.

[@joew9795]

You should have ignored the protocol for one second and gave him a hug.This simple gesture would have so much impact on whole South Africa than you can imagine.I am pretty sure that today you regret for not doing so.

[@joew9795]

alan bantu Such a big boy with big muscles,never suspect that he got only shit in his big brain.

[@denisebremridge8329]

PROUDLY SOUTH AFRICAN

[@puregloster]

He's such a bloody fantastic bloke one of the best they should make him president of South Africa

[@cschaka1]

WOW ! You're a tops guy, Francois, well done, man. I mean that (also) regarding your words on Madiba, the two of you are great persons.

[@joebuck7417]

Francois looks like a cross between Sting and Mats Wilander.

[@dererishi]

Hahahahaha . Very much like Wilander . Long lost brother

[@kathrin-mariasamarrastehle6538]

I love it great movie invictus.

[@1Ma9iN8tive]

Jonah Lomu and Nelson Mandela are in heaven watching the replay of the game ... Nelson says to Jonah "You were awesome" and Lomu turns to Nelson and says "You weren't too bad either bro!"

[@Rico8458]

Afrikanas are the most beautiful on earth and that year was a great year for the nation. they are all africans.

[@nuzhatkhan3530]

Great leader.

[@yannick245]

"Matiba ended Apartheid in South Africa without the outbreak of civil war." That is why he and Mr. de Klerk are worldwide respectet men.

[@texasman327]

What an amazing moment to have experienced...........that’s the part that made me cry in the mo vie......

[@93johnk]

great story!

[@sfortunavargiu9273]

Auguri a loro

[@medha0912]

Wow rugby

[@mychalljaybaure9144]

What a true leader 🙏

[@blackhawkswincup2010]

Thing is, all nations could have people like Pienaar and Mandela, but too many of us choose something less than honor and integrity.

[@wallybazoum]

Imagine if America had a president like madiba

[@garrybarry4286]

Back in the day I never thought much of Francois, great player yes , but I had the thought he was just playing lip service to it all. How wrong, this brought a tear to my eye, great man, talking about a great man.

[@darraghruddy]

What a gentleman. A credit to South African Whites.

[@chetumalkid]

Why did his son run to Mandela and told him he wanted him to be his godfather? How did the kid come up with that request? Maybe because at his age, with the eyes of a little boy and through his innocent mind, he saw the greatness in a man like Madiba.

[@spearmantoast]

Proudly SA!

[@Makeupzised]

That's what I thought when i saw the film: 'give him a hug!' emotions are more important than protocol.

[@ISIO-George]

Invictus should be required viewing for all U.S. politicians today.

[@shyjak06]

that is heartwarming:)...Fantastic! Well said Francois. All Black fan 4 eva

[@ashashroff1700]

The Rugby Union 2019, shall be devoted to that great Nelson. Learnt of books and learnt of men and we will play a fair game.

[@newbachelor566]

@GanEdenAustralia Oh yes, you got that right!

[@Newie87]

next 1 is in NZ 2011

[@flaminjamin]

@jazzx251 Yep, its one of the few times the reality is far to extraordinary to be contained in a movie.

[@pazlen]

@jazzx251 although I agree with everything you say about Mandela, you're completely wrong about not daring to visit any other african country. You should get more information on that. It's a huge continent with other beautiful countries while South Africa is still a very dangerous place to visit and to live in (especially if you're an immigrant).

[@abhinavparameshwar596]

whats the name of the song played throughout?

[@gerrielubbe3968]

I tried to pick on it but not able to because of the short pieces of music.

[@RogerMutt]

He looks very sensitive to the human rights and stuff. Glad about that. Btw, does anybody know something about the song? Thanks

[@Mr-Gecko]

I do not feel like arguing with an idiot. Feel free to believe what you want. Not my responsibility to lead the blind.

[@dcrnj]

Alleged food poisoning, what losing team wouldn't blame it on something or another, too hard just to give South Africa the praise they deserved, it was a close match, both teams played their hearts out, that's All Black rugby though they're so proud and think they are unbeatable they had to blame it on something, when last did the All Blacks last win a world cup again? 1987, are they going to blame the other 3 world cups they threw away on food poisoning too?

[@rancidglass]

whos ruby?

[@stanla3692]

Okay Francois, where is Nkokheli (Leader) and Gorha (The Brave one) now?

[@jroswald]

Ruby, isn't that the game played by rubber bubbers ?

[@deadarmd]

Sting while lifting

[@1TOPLAD1]

Matiba ended Apartheid in South Africa without the outbreak of civil war. He waswhy the end of apartheid was without needless bloodshed and this was the first time such a political situation was resolved peacefully.race is still and issue but the point is that it didn't start a war here in South Africa which most of the world saw as being inevitable.I hope you understand a little better now and please, have a little more respect when addressing issues that are so close to the hearts of others.

[@Xenophon5063]

How about showing some self-respect in the manner in which you engage with the rest of us? You will note that I have responded as my very own self and have chosen not to hide behind the past, as you have. Regards, Clarence Esau - Member of the ANC communications team - Western Cape.

[@budibausto]

Hmm un activist troll. I don't know what are u talking about, I was praising the player. Chill out. No need to be so rude.

[@newbachelor566]

What I say is the truth. As a child and youngster, I regularly heard on TV, radio, and newspaper reports how the ANC bombed civilian installations. Also, the Apartheid govt. never eber targeted civilians.

[@dcrnj]

All-Blacks should have won 2007 as well but didn't, what's the excuse for that one? :-D Suzie's sister...lol....

[@SteffanRoberts]

Yeah the poisoning is very factual. The waitress admitted to doing it, and the boks didn't really defend against the accusations.. Plus a load of the players (included Lomu) were sick. Impressive that the All Blacks managed to squeeze extra-time out of it.

[@mitch2924]

And the cheating kiwi Bryce Lawrence in 2011 robbed SA to help the AB avoid them in the semi finals. DP still hold the record for the most turnovers ever in a rugby game because of that match. Refs never criticise other refs but your man Lawrence was taken apart by a couple for that game.

[@tamaolemaa]

Nope. Just this one.

[@kobusmyburgh5415]

Mandella was net n ou Bandiet gewees Hy het baie bloed op sy hande Is bly hy is vrek

[@newbachelor566]

@jazzx251 No. He should have been hanged for his crimes in the first place. Even Amnesty International refused to help him, as he was not a political prisoner; he was convicted for acts of terrorism. He should NEVER have been in power.

[@ramesh8504]

At least 19 stinky oppressives have watched this video!

[@Mr2TIMOTHY4V2]

idolatry all round - playing Rugby on shabbat, a rugby ball is more important than our Creator - Madiba magic (sorcery) no wonder South Africa has gone to the dogs. They are still worshiping him as a "god: even now he is dead. Shame what will Messiah Yah'ushua have to say when he returns on judgement day Luk 13:27 “But He shall say, ‘I say to you I do not know you, where you are from. Depart from Me, all you workers of unrighteousness. Shaul said 1Co 10:14 Therefore, my beloved ones, flee from idolatry. Rev_22:14 Baruch'd (pagan word Blessed) are they that do HIS ( YAH'UAH's) commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. - Mandela and his followers won't be any of those.

[@renanmiranda68]

Wololoooooo