New Zealand won the first ever rugby world cup beating France in the final
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He was the President of the South African Rugby Union when the South African Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in 1995.
As of October 2023, the Springboks, South Africa's national rugby team, have reached the Rugby World Cup finals four times. They won the tournament in 1995, 2007, and 2019, and they also reached the final in 2023. Their success in these tournaments has established them as one of the most successful teams in Rugby World Cup history.
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Mark Keohane has written: 'Champions of the world' 'Springbok rugby uncovered' -- subject(s): Rugby football, Rugby football coaches, South African Rugby Football Union, Springboks (Rugby team)
Invictus. Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Morgan Freeman as Mandela and Mat Damon as Francois Pienaar (1995 World Cup Rugby Captain - Springboks)
Joel Stransky kicked a drop goal in extra-time to make the score 15-12 to the Springboks.
John Smit's last match for the Springboks was on October 30, 2011, during the Rugby World Cup semifinal against New Zealand. This match took place at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand. Smit, who served as the Springbok captain, played a pivotal role in South African rugby during his career.