This article lists the official squads for the 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa from 25 May to 24 June 1995. Players marked (c) were named as captain for their national squad. All details, such as number of international caps and player age, are current as of the opening day of the tournament on 25 May 1995.

How successful were Wales at the 1999 and 2003 Rugby World Cup?

Both the 1999 and 2003 tournaments were more successful, with Wales qualifying for the quarter-finals both times. Wales hosted the event in 1999 and topped their pool only to lose to eventual winners Australia in the quarter-finals.

What happened to Wales at the 2015 Rugby World Cup?

Playing the semi-finals against France, Wales lost 9–8, in a game overshadowed by the 18th-minute sending off of Wales’ captain Sam Warburton for a dangerous tackle against Vincent Clerc. At the 2015 World Cup Wales were in the same pool as Australia, England, Fiji and Uruguay.

Did the 1994 Kangaroo Tour players play in the Rugby World Cup?

As 100% of Australia’s squad was sourced from Australian Rugby League-aligned players, several test players from the successful 1994 Kangaroo Tour were not selected for the World Cup, though a number of the team had played in the 3-0 Trans-Tasman Test series win over New Zealand earlier in the year.

Who was the only black Springbok to win the 1995 World Cup?

Williams was the only black player in the Springboks squad as they claimed the world title in 1995. He scored four tries against Western Samoa in the quarter-finals before tasting glory in the final win over New Zealand.

Who tackled Jonah Lomu in the 1995 Rugby World Cup?

Os du Randt runs at Ian Jones (#4) at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, June 24, 1995. New Zealand player Jonah Lomu, bottom left, is tackled by South African players during the Rugby Union World Cup Final between South Africa and New Zealand at Ellis Park, Johannesburg, on June 24, 1995.

When did the Springboks win the Rugby World Cup?

The Springboks won their first Rugby World Cup on June 24, 1995, beating New Zealand, 15-12, in a memorable final played at Ellis Park. The result unleashed a tide of goodwill and nation-building across South Africa, which a year earlier had celebrated democracy after decades of racial segregation.