20 years since 1995 World Cup win
Updated | By Portia Cele
The Springboks defeated New Zealand 15-12 in the 1995 Rugby World Cup final at Ellis Park in Johannesburg 20 years ago today.
Another prominent memory is the presence of former statesman, Nelson Mandela at the game.
Madiba donned a Springbok cap and the number six jersey - known to belong to Springbok captain, Francois Pienaar.
After the final whistle, he presented the Webb Ellis trophy to the captain.
Joel Stransky, who kicked the winning drop goal, tweeted earlier saying he can't believe it's already been 20 years since the match.
Springbok and Sharks legend Andre Joubert tweeted that he was looking forward to re-living the moment with other world cup heroes.
See a video of Nelson Mandela presenting the World Cup to Francois Pienaar below.
Here are photos of the 1995 game.
While, South Africans and rugby legends took to Twitter to share their own memories of the day.
Surely it can't be 20 years already! Great day ahead catching up with #RWC1995 mates! @Springboks
— Joel Stransky (@stranners) June 24, 2015
20yrs on. WorldInUnion, PJ Powers. Goosebumps.
— Francois Pienaar (@fhpienaar) June 24, 2015
I've held onto this for 20 years , and I'll hold onto it for another 20 years ! #goodMemories #1995reunited pic.twitter.com/CwzKf8ifcF
— Mr Rugby (@MRrugbyworldcup) June 24, 2015
Great honour to be part of this great team!! Looking forward catching up with u guys!! pic.twitter.com/6vAzrYI8gu
— Andre Joubert (@15Jouba) June 24, 2015
Where were you on this day 20 years ago? We carried the nation's hopes & dreams on our shoulders. #1995reunited @SARugbyLegends @Springboks
— Andre Joubert (@15Jouba) June 24, 2015
Some of the 95 WC memorabilia I still have #1995reunited (have flags, cups and a clock). Can't fit everything in pic.twitter.com/8qkP1lLXIG
— K (@super_saffa_k) June 24, 2015
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