Who is Francois Pienaar

Francois Pienaar captained South Africa to their first Rugby World Cup title in 1995, leading the Springboks through one of sport’s most celebrated and politically resonant triumphs. He earned 29 caps for South Africa and is immortalised by the image of President Nelson Mandela — wearing the number 6 jersey — presenting him with the Webb Ellis Trophy at Ellis Park. The moment became a symbol of a newly unified South Africa.