Point for Green
Mandela, this is the delegation who... I know who this is
Welcome, thank-you for coming so far to see me
thank-you how do you do?
I'm fine, welcome Thank you very much
Ladies and gentlemen, the game is delayed
this is it, let's go
International business alliances
strong industries have developed in shipping...
um, please excuse me yes Mr. President, of course
Gentlemen, let us continue in ten minutes
This is good, very good
so, who is our next opponent?
All Blacks play England tomorrow then we'll know
I see, you will make sure that my schedule is free for the entire match
oh yes Dada This is good
This is very good
Why do not we do a little work while we're here?
Just enjoy the rugby.
so let me understand this
the All Blacks are killing a team that trashed us last year
Thanks for reminding me.
we're gonna really have to tackle against the English
are those the judicial appointments for the free states?
they'll keep until after the match
Here's the kick
I am the president, you know
And the conversion is good
are you watching this guy? he's about your size
how much you suppose he weighs? 120 kilos - Shit
same as me
Ya, but you're slow
he looks or contact every time he gets the ball
yup It's good for us
I will break my arm, my leg, my neck, but I will not let that guy go
Well said Well said
...when you pass it grab this
Run!
still think I'm wasting my time with the rugby?
he's in the clear and he will...
tell the minister of sport I would like a full report on the All Blacks
this rugby, it's still strictly political?
oh yes, oh yes of course
hello, hello Francois...
don't lose them, I won't be able to get more
thanks Francois
Wait, there is a forth who's that for?
the All Blacks beat lreland 43 to 19 I see
they beat Wales 34 to 9 I see
they beat Japan 145 to 17 145 points in one match?
It is a new international record
they beat Scotland 48 to 13 in the quarter finals
you saw the match with England yes
45 to 29, and it was not that close
They seem unstoppable
If the opposing team plays them face up, Lomo runs wild
if they focus on Lomo, that leaves others free. And then there's Hacca
a Maori war mask, yes, it is very powerful
sources say half of the All Black matches are won before the start because of it
How can we beat them?
I have the coaches number, maybe you can call him and ask
no no, I don't want to distract their focus, even for one minute
But how can we win?
Maybe we won't, they're favored 2 to 1
we've already exceeded all expectations on and off the field
It is not enough, not now.
Not so close.
This country is hungry for greatness.
brought one of your Mom's protien shakes
thinking about tomorrow? no
tomorrow is taken care of one way or another
I was thinking about how you spend 30 years in a tiny cell
and come out ready to forgive the people who put you in
Go home man, there's nothing more you can do today
ever mentioned to you I hate the rugby? once or twice, yes
I just want to get him through tomorrow safely, that's all
we all do
the tickets sold out long before the team became popular
there's not exactly going to be the rainbow nation out there
and that's the reality
now all it takes is one idiot trying to make a statement
Or one fool who thinks god is speaking to him through the radio
and it's happened before but not today
Not on our watch, and not today
We are on the spot on this historic day
where even this early, crowd expectation is at fever pitch
because there beloved green and gold has managed to defy all expectations
but now they come up against a team unlike any they have faced before
these All Blacks are possibly one of the greates international sides ever
with a player as dominant as any this correspondant has ever seen
final approach captain
let it be noted that I'm taking control of the aircraft
duly noted
I take full responsibility for what happens from now on
Do you see that jet to the east?
did they get clearance for this? not from us
Where is he? VIP box
get him out of there, NOW - No time
What the hell was that?
- A win - Yes!
Come on!
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome the President of the Republic of South Africa
Mr. Nelson Mandela
Dr. Nelson Mandela, the President of South Africa
...in a rugby jersey with the number 6 on his back...
Francois, your country is very proud of you
- Thank you sir - Good luck
Good luck son
(radio broadcast)
Chester I want you to know your whole country is supporting you
Good luck Thank you sir
Good luck son
...dramatic moments, I don't think I've ever seen so many flags in one stadium
Hi their captain
honored sir
It is a pleasure Nice to see you
I'm a little afraid of you
you all be careful now thank-you
NELSON NELSON NELSON NELSON NELSON NELSON
...Dr. Mandela just lifting his cap
to the 62 thousand people...
...wonderful aerial shot of...
(anthem singing)
The national anthem of South Africa
South Africa national anthems
(anthem singing)
...what an unbelievable spectacular year in Johannesburg
(anthem continues)
Are you okay?
Here we go.
Maybe we should make a little wager
All your gold, for all our sheep
I was thinking more along the lines of a case of wine
The celebrations over, we now come to the big game...
Come on!
(chanting)
...that's the Maori challenge, laid down before going into battle...
Hey, get out of here
...knocked him down and stole the ball...
...put into play by New Zealand, here's a chance on the outside...
huddle
what the heck are we doing? Lomo is killing us
Foreward, we must start scrumming
we must disrupt them at the first phase we cannot allow Lomo the ball in space
he's freeking killing us, but listen, if Lomo gets the ball...
Whoever is there, James, Yust, hit the fucking guy, hold on to him
help will come, help will be there
(whistles)
...they want to get the ball...
...most of the opportunities have gone New Zealands way...
GO GO GO
listen up
first blood to New Zealand...
...an important kick for New Zealand...
score for New Zealand
...score now New Zealand 6 South Africa 3
Come on!
BOOT IT
...South Africa in the lead for the first time in the match...
Advantage for South Africa 9-6...
Scoring New Zealand
Half time
unsuccessful kick, the score remains 9 - 9
that's the closing score 9 all, there will now be a 5 minute break...
so, what does this mean?
extra time, 20 minutes
I don't think I can take it
...be a test of great character...
who's the greatest team on this field? who's the greatest team on this field?
New Zealand 12 South Africa 9
penalty against green
too many guys off their feet speak to your team
Heads up, look in my eyes
Do you hear? listen to the country
7 minutes, 7 minutes
Defense, defense, defense This is it!
This is our destiny, Go!
How long? 7 minutes
...an important kick...
YEAH!
tie score
Now, now!
...can hear the big man coming...
Now!
...has he got 'em?
...great play there...
(whistle)
Chester, will you lead us in a prayer?
thanks god, for getting us into this final
thanks for no serious injuries, and most of all, thanks for the win
Amen Amen
Francois a few words?
Great game, but you couldn't have done it without the support of the 63,000 here
Ya, we didn't need the support of 60 thousand South Africans
we had the support of 43 million South Africans
I have to thank-you for what you have done for our country
No Mr. President, thank you for what you have done for our country
this route is crowded let's change to conceal
There's no hurry
No hurry at all
Mandela says there's no need to hurry
I thank whatever gods may be for my unconquerable soul
I am the master my fate
I'm the captain of my soul.