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He was president of South Africa when the World Cup was held there in 1995, and won by South Africa. He helped get a much wider support for the team than would have been possible in previous times, as it was always a game that white people played, but black people weren't allowed to, as part of the apartheid era. There were black players on the team by 1995. He presented the cup to the captain, Francois Pienaar.
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Why is Nelson Mandela so important for presenting the rugby world cup?
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What number did Nelson Mandela wear on his rugby jersey during 1995 Rugby world cup?
I believe it was number 7
What year did south Africa win the rugby world cup with Mandela there?
1995.
Did Nelson Mandela introduce the world cup to Africa?
No he did not introduce the world cup, as a child was killed in a accident, and he was in mourning.
How did nelson Mandela win the world cup?
Ho did not . He didn't play the game
What did Nelson Mandela do after he got out of prison?
Had a cup of tea
How did Nelson Mandela use sport to bring about social change?
He brought unity between different races. i.e. 1995 Rugby World Cup won under the leadership by Francois Pienaar. Unity is very Good
How many times has Nelson Mandela attended the World Cup 2010?
he ahs not been to any of the matches in the world cup 2010 because he isn't intrested in football.
What was the tragedy in Nelson Mandela's family that he could not attend the opening match of FIFA World Cup 2010?
Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter was killed in a traffic accident in the early hours of Friday, June 11, 2010; this happened on the way home from the opening ceremony of the World Cup.(See Related question.)
Will there be a rugby World Cup in 2010?
There is a rugby world cup in 2010 it is the womans world cup.
Is South Africa a famous country?
Yes it is for its slightly torrid racial past for Nelson Mandela and for hosting the 2010 world cup and winning 2 rugby world cups as well as many other things that its well known for such as safari parks and drugs and slums and crime
What is the Rugby World Cup of 1995 famous for?
It was played in South Africa, a country that had often been shunned because of its apartheid laws and how they impacted rugby. They had gone by 1995. South Africa won that World Cup, their first ever win. The team helped unite a nation with both black and white people supporting the team. The trophy was presented by Nelson Mandela, who was then president of South Africa.
