Rugby did not escape South Africa's apartheid-era sporting controversy. New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team were poisoned just 24 hours before the sensational 1995 Rugby World Cup final which saw outsiders South Africa claim the title, a … They include the 1995 winning captain Francois Pienaar (white), team … Rugby did not escape South Africa's apartheid-era sporting controversy. Comments . But Chester Williams managed to obliterate opposition defences, clearly winning his place in his own right rather than as a publicity stunt by South African rugby authorities. [Graham K Jooste] It was the first World Cup for South Africa… The RWC is endorsed by President Nelson Mandela. Rugby: South African schools with the most Springboks Some of the traditional powerhouses of SA schoolboy rugby have churned out Springboks almost on a yearly basis. 1995 RWC Battle of Boet Erasmus - South Africa vs Canada . Upon returning to South Africa, he joined the management team of a sporting goods company. They united the 'Rainbow Nation' with South Africa's greatest ever sporting achievement. In 1965 the Springboks had a successful tour of New Zealand. Prematch, there was a power failure in the stadium which delayed kickoff. South Africa 1995 squad: Head Coach: Kitch Christie. International Rugby Board awards South Africa hosting of the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Following the end of apartheid, they hosted the 1995 Rugby World Cup and won the tournament, they were champions again at the 2007 tournament in France. “As a member of the Springbok class of 1995, Chester was not only well-known in the rugby fraternity, but he was a much-loved South African whose influence stretched wider than just the rugby world. South African rugby test players 1949-1995. In 1995, the South African rugby team reached the World Cup finals, where they faced the New Zealand All Blacks on June 24, 1995, at Ellis Park in Johannesburg. The Springboks made their Rugby World Cup debut in 1995, when the newly democratic South Africa hosted the tournament and the team, under the captaincy of Francois Pienaar, defeated the All Blacks in the final (15-12), a moment which is remembered as one of the greatest in South Africa's sporting history. Springboks.rugby uses cookies to give you the best user experience. SA Rugby magazine finds out what the 28 squad members have done since winning the World Cup 20 years ago.. MARK ANDREWS (LOCK/NO 8) Andrews retired from international rugby in 2002 and played for the Newcastle Falcons in England until 2004. The current crop may be some distance off world No. Home . 1995 RWC squad honoured for 'greatest day' in SA rugby history 2015-06-24 15:33. share this. The 1995 Rugby World Cup Final was the final match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, played in South Africa.The match was played at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on 24 June 1995 between the host nation, South Africa, and New Zealand. Ultimate Rugby Players, News, Fixtures and Live Results Ultimate Rugby. The 1995 Rugby World Cup Final was the final match of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, played in South Africa.The match was played at Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg on 24 June 1995 between the host nation, South Africa, and New Zealand. 1995 25 May–24 June, South Africa hosts the Rugby World Cup (RWC). South Africa first played Test rugby in 1891, against a British Isles touring team. South Africa have played at seven of the nine Rugby World Cup tournaments, having been unable to compete in the first two tournaments due to a sports boycott during the apartheid era. This seemed to add to the tension on the field. By continuing on our site you accept our cookie policy set out in the privacy policy section.