Springboks unite a nation: RWC 1995 final

Francois Pienaar, Os du Randt, Andrew Mehrtens, Nelson Mandela, Jonah Lomu, Joel Stransky and Josh Kronfeld give their thoughts on the final at Ellis Park.
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[@franzatencia6430]

This game was much bigger than Rugby. Congrats to S. Africa. From an All Blacks fan

[@paquinraino8180]

yes, but at which cost for the players?

[@craighjonas8833]

Underdogs in 1995 & in 2019. Never underestimate the underdogs. RIP Tata Madiba, Lomu, Joost, Kitch, Chester, Small & all our other fallen heroes from the '95 World Cup.

[@nishlash4786]

South Africa were far from underdogs in 2019

[@sammay4493]

@@nishlash4786 We hadn't played very well since 2010, going into the 2019 world cup, england dominated New Zealand, who we lost to and were looking much stronger than bokke, everyone thought england would have this, and we came and smashed them, yes the bokke were underdogs.

[@nishlash4786]

@@sammay4493 Nah, SA and England were both favourites to win.

[@adelhartreisig9020]

​@@nishlash4786Nah, they weren't, c...

[@nishlash4786]

@@adelhartreisig9020 Yes they were

[@stormyswords5099]

Fok, the braai smoke made my eyes teary eyed again....

[@ic3c0ld_w3bb2]

True

[@clibo1]

My uncle did a donut with his car in front of my grandparents house. Apartheid took a killing blow that day, everyone was one that day! If you struggle you will understand!

[@stevethea5250]

@@clibo1 what braaii smoke

[@road3557]

Mendela was in jail for 30 years. And when he was released, he forgave the people who put him there. He embraced the Springboks because he was trying to unite a nation when his own people were probably hating him for it. What a man, probably the greatest leader. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@deklerkverwoerd7721]

That's the part the world seen or the Canadian media let you see

[@senju6674]

@@deklerkverwoerd7721what do you mean

[@DogFish-NZ]

Morgan freeman is a legend

[@adrianobonaldo8941]

Yes this is the true, absolutely. And the spirit of Mandela this evening in France, was there with all the players, and they won for the fouth time.

[@tomasnozka1]

He would never reply. Just a f-ing troll. YOU were right. I feel it the same.@@senju6674

[@declanfletcher5853]

Anyone watching after South Africa won the 2019 world cup

[@norpera]

Yup

[@klaudiajulius6742]

Declan Fletcher yes because I am a Cape coloured living in Sydney Australia and this is one of the proudest moments of my life and we did it again in 2019 We are stronger together 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@travismailsa1]

Definitely :)

[@ayushski6336]

Yay

[@garyodriscoll7988]

Move over Francois. Kolisi is king now.

[@ColiP2408]

One of my favorite games looking back on it now. At the time I was probably crying because my beloved All Blacks lost. As a kid i didn't realize this is the game that United a country. well done South Africa.

[@ultrathehedgehog209]

Thanks

[@bukkatavatay969]

Lomu we miiss you so much. R.I.P True legend✊

[@msbravewyn]

What a man, what a legend. Sending love to all Lomu supporters, I am one of them and a South African.

[@deklerkverwoerd7721]

@@msbravewyn loved Lomu so much

[@MadPotty01]

So many legends in one place, and the smallest guy is the biggest legend of them all. RIP Madiba.

[@tadiwanashekamwendo6862]

Who’s watching in 2019 ????

[@avryfn4991]

Myyyyyyy

[@damien650]

Me too lol 😂

[@mileymnqayi7537]

We come so far

[@robincook7663]

Me

[@user-qe6pz6tj7k]

Me. When I lived in Dublin I watched the movie in English after that I read book too. In 1995, I was 9 years old. :)

[@lindsayjenions2795]

Thanks Springboks & All Blacks for the most thrilling sports game I've ever watched in my life = the 1995 RWC which our Springboks won xx I'll never forget this! xx

[@colinoswald2]

I was 15 years old when we won. I’m 43 now and still shed a tear every time i watch Francois kneel down in prayer. Just happened a moment ago again when I watched this video

[@atlas-3541]

1 week to go

[@saifulhoque57]

INVICTUS What a marvelous adaption. And Freeman as Mandela ❤️

[@varuneshpermal7083]

Just finished watching it..amazing movie

[@SoniaJbrt]

I remember this game like it was yesterday. 14 yrs old, driving with my parents to family in Nelspruit, listening on the radio how we won the world cup! Came here to see what I missed on the TV. This was a great game, proud to be South African.

[@user-vc3ep8bd6b]

I learned English with this amazimg rugby game and was impressed so much🇯🇵🇿🇦❤️

[@tshepangmodingoana9041]

Rugby in South Africa isn't just a sports it's our Dignity, which brings us together as one …………..we made it again #2019 Champs

[@jaquesevers2355]

Cried like a baby that day ..god bless madiba,god bless Africa..God bless the bokke!!!!go bokke..tommorrow make us proud!

[@EugeneGroen]

If only today's leaders would understand that sport is a universal language and can unite a nation.

[@Centre14]

Eugene Groeneveld tell that to trump. he won't understand a word

[@philbyd]

Amen to that

[@antoikirs6277]

Not while the past is still alive

[@Thabs474]

NKOSI SIKELELE AFRICA!! We’ll do it again mense!! We are a nation built on Rugby. For the country, for love and hope. Make US PROUD!

[@ThorZ-ig3ru]

R.I.P. Sir Nelson. You always will be remembered and kept dearly in our hearts. Greatest leader ever. Heart of gold and wisdom every man shall seek for. 🙏🙏🙏

[@rholdabester9176]

Thank you Mr Joel Stransky you beauty. I still watch the 1995 world cup all the time. Thank you for your outstanding contribution, for winning the world cup. Thank you to Mr Francois Pienaar and the rest of the team for being the best and making South Africans proud to win the 95 World cup. You all will always be in our hearts Thank you. Regards Rholda Bester

[@razeenmeyer9728]

Man oh man I love my country so much. Wish we can overcome the BS and unite again. This country has the potential!

[@coenraadkuipers6590]

@Stefan Veezy My ou jy moet rustig raak, meeste van ons kla met n wit brood onder die arm

[@princehassaniii530]

I never watched a rugby in my life however, I was merely 8 years old when Lomu introduced me to rugby union in 95 World Cup. It pains me not see Lomu left Webber Ellis cup. On the other, to learn the tragedy history behind South Africa apartheid era finally at end and a nation finally free, united was absolutely incredible climax.

[@razeenmeyer9728]

Madiba! You turned rugby into our no1 national sport The black talent that is up there now!! South Africa is a rugby nation, no doubt. 🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆

[@Trajan2401]

Yes i dont hear any SA moaning about the quota system now lol.

[@msbravewyn]

The stadium roaring Nelson Nelson Nelson, the camera capturing Nelson Mandela's emotion... wow! @1.14 I have looked at a few other clips .. no other captures the sound like this version. Thank you.

[@zwothemusehane8193]

God bless South Africa

[@ricksingha2575]

Who is here after South Africa won the RWC in 2019??

[@shashanksharma5299]

We won 🔥

[@ricksingha2575]

@@shashanksharma5299 r u from Africa?? If you're an Indian tell me cause I am an Indian too!!🇮🇳🇮🇳 Your name is pretty Indian

[@SirKaison]

Rick Singha There are many Indian South Africans.

[@rosebam1708]

🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@aidentrench69]

made me tear up a bit even though I wasn't even one when it happened

[@tanderson596]

+aiden james Trench same here brother!

[@CheMJ13]

Had to come back and watch again after our boys took the win today. Proudly South African 🇿🇦

[@Merula-er1xr]

Congratulations, from Argentina.

[@james7024]

England are far better

[@wernerschneider4460]

You ought to be, and be color-blind. And remember Lucky Dube: "You politicians, never try to separate the people!"

[@deklerkverwoerd7721]

@@wernerschneider4460 what on earth are you talking about?

[@officertnation7716]

I suggest everyone watching this Video now to watch the film “Invictus” it shows our favorite sport on the big screen as much as how Mandela United RSA through this

[@adamfurey7320]

Officer TNation I watched it on a plane a few years ago it’s a great film

[@rholdabester9176]

Francois Pienaar and team, Thank you for the Greatest Rugby game ever played ,1995 World cup final. You made South Africans proud, Francois Pienaar you are one of the best Captains ever. A good man, a good character, you will always be remembered as one of South Africas best Rugby Icons.......May GOD bless you always and the team....Thank You.

[@user-tl2cs6wv8b]

I only started watching rugby back in 2003 however, I was so fascinated by the story of South Africa and how they won the RWC in 1995 so I had to learn about the history of that special year. Francois Pienaar & Madiba truly left their mark in rugby history. Definitely the most iconic RWC imo💯

[@richmondlefa7950]

I thought you were my favourite President Vladimir putin

[@RinaHendriks]

The 1995 world cup is such a big part of our Rugby culture and heritage in South Africa.

[@badabing8884]

Truly historic moment in all sport, not just Rugby Union.

[@beckylieb2637]

another hero has passed.. Rest in Peace Chester.

[@peregrintouque8505]

Dope dope dope dope and dope.

[@TheRealKlinky]

Os du randt is one of my all time favourite players!...a true legend!

[@eliseisabellemotlhabane5676]

I literally have tears streaming down my face as I'm watching this right now

[@MsRob1958]

this was THE most amazing RWC. Thank you Bokke!! Thank you for uniting us again in 2019!!

[@nithjames9530]

Good luck for the 2019 rwc final Springboks

[@imviiku]

South Africa is one of the only two Nations to Host All 3 Big World Cups aka Cricket , Rugby & Football Although they knocked out in Group Stages in both Cricket & Football

[@kaitlyndavis1919]

Nelson Mandela, such a wise man! He is a pure gift to us South Africans.

[@DomozoveoGZ]

We need the springboks now more than ever!

[@alandalton7652]

Great Game Invictus was some film too Congrats south africa from ireland

[@kingkongkicker]

It is always emotional to see how South Africa won the 1995 RWC. My fullest respect to Mr. Nelson Mandela, A great leader not just for South Africa, but for Human race to remembered. Not to forget Jonah Lomu, the great legend of Rugby world. And Lastly, to the idiot moron who give a thumbs down, what is wrong with you?

[@henrycruz-ma2775]

kingkongkicker God bless Mandela for what he has done 🙂👍

[@marcoswillianl]

Mandela was evil!

[@jonathanmatthysse8615]

,

[@realplatypusman3424]

kingkongkicker I completely agree that Mandela is an inspiring person and all, but that final was rigged! When you have the opposition vomiting on the field because of the meal they received from opposition fans the night before, it isn't really inspiring any more. sorry.

[@tieeieita2735]

haha

[@L4stNumb3r]

Watching after the the 2023 RWC win 🏆 🙌🏼

[@keithmoister3477]

I came back here to see this the next day after we won 2019, this was indeed more emotional than our 2019 win. Tears streaming down my cheeks from the braai fire outside to celebrate yesterdays win. Faf tackles like he is twice the size he is, his heart probably weighs more than the Ellis trophy. Well done to the WHOLE team, they played like the heroes they are. Rassie is such a humble man, go see the 19 minute video interview of him and Capt. Siya.

[@charliepaterson9412]

One of the best videos I have watched especially seeing all the people talk who are now dead it is also nice as South Africa have now won the 2019 World Cup

[@debeerpaul]

No touch pause engage here. Smashing props!

[@HappyBirthday0707]

This game transcended the sport. It’s a part of the history of South Africa and the world. Momentous occasion.

[@0.penn-gates365]

A great moment in sport history. May Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu rest in peace and be rememberd.

[@deepatel123]

Fast forward 15 years, and it's sad when looking at the state of South Africa today.

[@mattieaflo]

That wasn’t just a great South Africa story , that was a beautiful story for all of humanity

[@aspacepigtaipei]

Such a great moment when Pienaar lifts the trophy.

[@nithjames9530]

Madiba, Lomu and Chester we miss you!!!

[@wezvandez]

As well as Joost and Small.

[@deklerkverwoerd7721]

@@wezvandez Ecactly , so sad for them all, Small my favorite player ever

[@matthewlo7868]

“We didn’t have 65,000 South Africans…. WE HAD 43 MILLION SOUTH AFRICANS!”

[@ariyayaya957]

Need more of this 💚

[@patrickndraman316]

It was a great moment !!! 😍❤❤❤👍❤❤❤💪❤❤❤👊

[@valveclearance8699]

For me this is the most dramatic world cup in sports history, as it unites the nation, omitting the hatred among the white and the black...

[@antvenomn8343]

It's crazy how the rugby guys right now are much more muscular then back then

[@1234stiaan]

We did it again!!! 💪💪

[@cigh7445]

The 1995 New Zealand team was invincible, until they got poisoned before the final. The S. Africa Rugby team had nothing to do with it, but you still have to feel for that generation of New Zealand players.

[@Trajan2401]

And they proved how invincible they were by beating virtually the same SA side 4 tests in a row after this game,3 of them in SA which justifies any suspicions surrounding the 1995 world cup lol.

[@wernerschneider4460]

I also had a bad food-poisoning in Africa one, but that just happens. No intention by anyone. I survived and I'm not afraid.

[@Trajan2401]

@@wernerschneider4460 ,yes it happens but the timing is what makes it suspicious.

[@caylebmladenovic3348]

@@wernerschneider4460 Nelson Mandela’s head of security and the person who poisoned it has came out about it 😂😂

[@vernonmatthee2677]

To I'm in tears. Watching Stransky and the heroes. Jonah

[@solomonrajiun8]

More respect to this great man

[@roseianalm5462]

Oops to the doubters calling us underdogs but we did it again💃💃💃❤❤Congrats South Africa let's move our country forward together we can accomplish anything~Siya

[@liberiangirl8382]

i hope that in 4 years that we take the cup again, i believe we can do it👏

[@moniquewurth8945]

Wish we can stand together like today every day in South Africa and forget about the pass and look forward so we can make it work together!!

[@umaga]

francois pienaar looks like stings tthe singer.

[@stevethea5250]

Is Nelson alive

[@martinpettersson4828]

A Rugby player in one word - Badass

[@arigrdx1775]

Look at them now❤️🥺

[@tomkrys3331]

I didn't understand how much this game meant until I watched Invictus

[@suhailbhayat8139]

Whos here after South Africa won it in 2019 ?

[@Merula-er1xr]

And after "Invictus".

[@samking3492]

Beautiful moment ❤️

[@84ateo27]

Just third so marvellous and magical too...

[@queerasthedayislonglove8950]

Great victory for South Africa

[@josecarroza6402]

2019 South Africa does it again

[@AdilAli-qx9gk]

Golden days of South African Rugby

[@hensmithers9687]

that moment made the Rugby World Cup.

[@didinachtergaele]

This is Love, this is what I feel !!

[@Santi7939]

And now 2023 repeat

[@davidhutchinson5233]

A lot of emotion. All I can say.

[@duaneharington1436]

right in the feels.

[@agnesgosnell327]

I was born in 1999 but I feel so emotional imagining the beginning of the new South Africa

[@MemeGang420]

What a time to be alive. I wish I was born in 1980 on stead of 2000

[@MemeGang420]

You sure about that?

[@fabriziocolla9864]

thank you South Africa

[@francoiscalldo2958]

As a south African,I will always remember Jonah lomu.the greatest rugby player of all time

[@enriquewilliams3535]

who is here after we just won the final. 🇿🇦

[@neelabhsamvatsar]

Bgm is really inspiring

[@mother.95]

Here as a cricket fan appreciating what Nelson did for SA.

[@thevoices825]

Mandela was an amazing person !!!!! Will never forget this day !

[@gardenroom65]

A fantastic achievement

[@ShaunyKnuckles]

Watching after South Africa won rugby world cup 2023

[@peregrintouque8505]

Dope dope dope dope and dope !

[@adriendiamond1926]

This gave me goosebumps

[@aerodend]

Adrién Diamond 😂😂😂😂

[@greenblood5640]

Adrién, from where are you?

[@joliecide]

Dear God. That's Jonah Lomu.

[@lgdude9050]

3 for 3🏆

[@omw2fyb363]

look how close they came to do the haka, they don't do that now. anyone know the reason?

[@matro2]

They did it again.

[@josephschuster5261]

Never forget that game also remember the all blacks being poison too but it is what it is I had wondered what South Africa would be like if they had lost that game but they didn't I was lost for a hole week when the All Blacks lost lol. Well done to South Africa this Game surely made a country to come together Stay blessed Africa from us in New Zealand.

[@nancynaiyaga6698]

It is wonderful

[@len2son]

Officially a -try-less' game. However, if today's TMO tech was available then, SA would have been given a try!

[@desciplesofthomassankara3021]

That's not the ultimate massage broer

[@Crustywasp]

Onepeople Carlin and the same for France in the semifinal.

[@aspacepigtaipei]

That ref was awfully quick to call 'no try.'

[@KTM88]

That was a good all black team lomu,mertines,wilson They were so lucky to defeat them Much love from NZ

[@Fat-To-Fit593]

I have as a all blacks fan heard so much stories how the all blacks was poisoned but now that it just an excuse the best team won on the day.

[@hazza9595]

It was not an excuse. Half the squad were sick and a former police officer said he saw evidence of it firsthand.

[@Crashoverride1234]

Alfa&Omega 00000 The head of security said they were all sick from poisoning. That’s enough proof for me.

[@kevin-gw6dj]

So you're telling me the all blacks that were POISONED could put up such a fantastic performance against the best/second best in the world at that time? Clearly you don't know what poisoning means and how it effects people's performance. The All Blacks played amazing SO DO NOT DISRESPECT THEM and the effort they put into this match.

[@ciaga9644]

@@kevin-gw6dj I'm glad the springboks won but almost half the team was poisoned u can even see all blacks spewing on the sideline and people have admitted to poisoning them but hey they won fair and square

[@Crashoverride1234]

FOMO FUD The head of security admitting they were poisoned is enough proof for me little girl.