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in South Africa Rugby is a huge sport. similar to football in America. it would be almost impossible to live in south Africa and not know about rugby.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBecause he believed that rugby, and sport in general, was a great tool that could be used in building the South African nation after apartheid.
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What were Nelson Mandela's favorite sports?
rugby
Why was Nelson Mandela in the film Invictus?
Nelson Mandela is the sponsor of the South African rugby union team.
What number did Nelson Mandela wear on his rugby jersey during 1995 Rugby world cup?
I believe it was number 7
What year did south Africa win the rugby world cup with Mandela there?
1995.
Why is Nelson Mandela so important for presenting the rugby world cup?
FIFA
What do nelson Mandela and rugby have to do with each other?
He used rugby to unite the nation together, cheering for one team, whether white or black. He united everyone.
Who plays the role of Nelson Mandela in the new film about a rugby match in South Africa?
Morgan Freeman
What is the link between sa rugby and 46664?
'46664' is the international symbol for Nelson Mandela's work with HIV/AIDS and humanitarian issues. The number's symbolize Mandela's prison number: 466, and year of imprisonment: 64. A number of South African rugby stars wear The official 46664 Bangle and support the 46664 campaign. The numbers were also mentioned in the recent rugby based movie, Invictus featuring Morgan Freeman as Nelson Mandela. You can find more 46664 info at: www.46664.com & the 46664 Bangle at: thebangle.com
Who are nelson Mandela's lifetime friends?
Well I know that Will smith is nelson Mandela friend.
Where is Nelson Mandela know?
KFC
Why rugby so important to Morgan freeman's?
In "Invictus," Morgan Freeman played the role of Nelson Mandela without whom South Africa may not have been accepted fully back in to the world of Rugby
What rugby movie took place in South Africa?
Invictus. Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Morgan Freeman as Mandela and Mat Damon as Francois Pienaar (1995 World Cup Rugby Captain - Springboks)
