SA Rugby magazine looks back at the 1995 World Cup, which was won by the Springboks on home soil.
magazine looks back at the 1995 World Cup, which was won by the Springboks on home soil.
Australia dominated at first, but the Boks took control when Pieter Hendriks ran around David Campese for his side’s first try. Another five-pointer from Joel Stransky in the second half helped seal a 27-18 victory. Chester Williams had injured himself on the eve of the World Cup, but came back into the squad for the suspended Hendriks. The Bok wing made an immediate impact, scoring four tries in South Africa’s bruising 42-14 quarter-final win against Samoa. However, seven Boks were injured at Ellis Park, including André Joubert, who left the field with a broken hand after being shoulder-charged. The fullback had an operation and, incredibly, played in the remainder of the tournament.
A try from Ruben Kruger and excellent kicking from Stransky saw the Boks lead 19-15 with three minutes to go, only for a French kick to fall into the hands of Abdelatif Benazzi, who slid over the tryline. However, referee Derek Bevan ruled the flank had been stopped short of the line and the Boks were through to the decider.
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