Winning habit: South Africa hasn’t lost a Test series since the defeat to New Zealand in 2024. It has lost only two Tests during this period.
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Invictus must be one of the greatest films about sport. Because it is about much more than sport. It is about how Nelson Mandela saw the 1995 Rugby World Cup as an opportunity to unite a country where apartheid had only recently ended.
South Africa was hosting that World Cup. Mandela, the first black president of the country, was concerned that people of colour were not supporting the predominantly white Springboks ahead of the tournament. Morgan Freeman, one of the finest actors of our time, brought Mandela to life, while Matt Damon excelled as Springboks captain Francois Pienaar in the superbly crafted film directed by Clint Eastwood.
Published – November 14, 2026 06:06 am IST
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