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June 24, 1995

South Africa Wins Rugby World Cup Under Mandela

On June 24, 1995, South Africa won the Rugby World Cup final against New Zealand. Nelson Mandela, wearing a Springbok jersey — the symbol of white South Africa — presented the trophy to captain Francois Pienaar. The moment became an iconic symbol of post-apartheid reconciliation.

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People: Nelson Mandela, Francois Pienaar
Sources
1. Rugby World Cup 1995: Nelson Mandela's Iconic Moment - BBC News2. The 1995 Rugby World Cup: A Moment of Reconciliation - Smithsonian Magazine

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