Twenty-five years ago this Wednesday, South Africa beat New Zealand in a dramatic Rugby World Cup final that concluded with Nelson Mandela presenting the trophy to Francois Pienaar. To mark the occasion, AFP Sport interviewed Pienaar, and recalled the roles played by others, including a mysterious waitress named 'Suzie'. RugbyU-WC-1995-final-RSA-NZL-Pienaar-interview JOHANNESBURG Francois Pienaar, even 25 years on, conveys a sense of disbelief and awe when he talks of that crisp Highveld winter's day that the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup for the first time. 850 words by Dan Retief. File pictures RugbyU-WC-1995-final-RSA-NZL-five-facts JOHANNESBURG South Africa skipper Francois Pienaar receiving the Rugby World Cup from Nelson Mandela endured long after the 1995 final, but there were also other headline makers. 700 words by David Legge. File picture afp