1995 Rugby World Cup

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:rugby_sevens
gptkbp:attendance 1,250,000
gptkbp:broadcastOn over 100 countries
gptkbp:documentation 1995 Rugby World Cup logo
gptkbp:edition 3rd
gptkbp:endDate 1995-06-24
gptkbp:finalCity gptkb:Johannesburg
gptkbp:finalScore 15-12
gptkbp:finalVenue gptkb:Ellis_Park_Stadium
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:1999_Rugby_World_Cup
gptkbp:governingBody gptkb:International_Rugby_Board
gptkbp:groupStageFormat 4 pools of 4 teams
gptkbp:hostCountry gptkb:South_Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1995 Rugby World Cup
gptkbp:knockoutStage quarter-finals, semi-finals, final
gptkbp:mainTheme gptkb:World_in_Union
gptkbp:matchesPlayed 32
gptkbp:notableEvent First Rugby World Cup hosted by South Africa
First major sporting event in South Africa after end of apartheid
Nelson Mandela presented the trophy to Francois Pienaar
gptkbp:notableFor South Africa won in their first Rugby World Cup appearance
Final went to extra time
Inspiration for the film Invictus
Jonah Lomu scored 7 tries in the tournament
gptkbp:notablePlayer gptkb:Francois_Pienaar
gptkb:Jonah_Lomu
gptkb:Joel_Stransky
gptkbp:numberOfTeams 16
gptkbp:officialBall gptkb:Gilbert
gptkbp:officialWebsite https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/1995/
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:1991_Rugby_World_Cup
gptkbp:runnerUp gptkb:New_Zealand_national_rugby_union_team
gptkbp:sport rugby union
gptkbp:startDate 1995-05-25
gptkbp:topScorer gptkb:Jonah_Lomu
gptkb:Thierry_Lacroix
gptkbp:totalTries 221
gptkbp:winner gptkb:South_Africa_national_rugby_union_team
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Invictus_(film)
gptkb:Kings_Park_Stadium
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5