The first try in the 1995 Rugby World Cup was scored by Springbok winger François Pienaar. He scored the try during the opening match between South Africa and Australia on May 25, 1995. The match took place at the Newlands Stadium in Cape Town, and South Africa went on to win the game 27-18.
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Michael Jones, New Zealand, scored the first try in World Cup Rugby in NZ vs Italy 1987, but the first score of the match was a penalty try so the first person to score any points in that game was Grant Fox who converted the penalty try.
Craig Richmond
Points are scored on a successful try or a kick.
Willie McBride
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Colin Charvis
Jason Robinson
Chris Ashton
Ignacio Corleto