Rugby union in South Africa

The World

1995 Rugby team united South Africa

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with author John Carlin about how Nelson Mandela united black and white South Africa in 1995 behind the South African rugby team, the Springboks.

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