Nelson Mandela

Springbok captain Francois Pienaar, right, receives the Rugby World Cup from South African President Nelson Mandela at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 24, 1995. South Africa won the final against New Zealand 15-12 after extra time. Events leading up to the championship were depicted in Clint Eastwood's 2009 film, "Invictus," starring Matt Damon as Pienaar and Morgan Freeman as Mandela.

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