President Nelson Mandela congratulates Springboks captain Francios Pienaar upon winning the Rugby World Cup, Johannesburg, 24 June 1995. - History Education Network

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President Nelson Mandela congratulates Springboks captain Francios Pienaar upon winning the Rugby World Cup, Johannesburg, 24 June 1995.

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