Rugby World Cup , South Africa 1995, ITV Sport Titles

[@JaimieRain]

I'm a New Zealander but this will always be my favourite world cup. I was 12 so it was the first one I could follow properly. I remember leaving my tv on all night and falling asleep during a game (we're 12 hours ahead of SA) and then waking up during another etc, plus the replays came on again a few hours later so you could watch what you missed. It felt like some grand occasion! This song used to give me tingles and pump me up. I was too old for the next world cups for it to feel so magical. And I also cared less when NZ got knocked out. This one broke my heart at the final. It took many years for me to accept that the stars were always aligned for South Africa to win this tournament ☺️

[@1414rebel]

So do I my bra.

[@1414rebel]

James Small

[@coezi]

Bro I was 10 and exactly the same as an aussie. I worshipped campese and gregan and two years earlier i'd seen the monster Lomu destroy a guy as he broke down the wing live at a sevens tournament. This was when Rugby's popularity was hitting the big time and it was amazing!

[@KonradvonHotzendorf]

You Guys where awesome🇭🇲
We beat you fair and square 😊🇿🇦
Couldn't imagine a better opponent for the final❤😂
Mandela enjoyed the game😊

[@laurathomas1083]

Thanks for your life story changed my life, what a inspiration you are

[@sitivenitikoirewa9677]

The South African 95 remains the best version of the World in Union. Much love and respect from Fiji...

[@polokegomampane2848]

We just won our 4th Rugga World Cup & I’m here to tear up some more! 😭😭😭😭😭

[@isaymymind1727]

I'm still high on that win

[@Stephen-ou2lm]

​@isaymymind1727 ireland were the only team beat use, great achievement

[@ngamlambulazi]

Basebenzile abafana. Untliziyo yam cishe yama

[@InfamousFarang]

My favourite World Cup watching from New Zealand. South Africa deserves to host again.
Passionate fans over there.

[@spartanrules9935]

They keep losing out on the bid maybe because of the high crime rate there. But very passionate fans.

[@malcolmsmith1618]

I think this song inspired a nation to get behind the Boks of '95.
As I listened I recalled the way Chester William's scored those 5 pointers at Ellis Park. What a legend. RIP.

[@alucardhellsing1037]

We lost Joost to motor neuron disease, James and Chester to heart attacks....

[@donhirampick9778]

No other version comes close.I was but 11 in 1995 and I'm 35 now but it still sends shivers down my spine.Even during subsequent World Cups,when I hang out and watch rugby with my friends this is what we play to get us in the right "gees"(spirit) .PJ POWERS and LBM,you nailed it.

[@tshepomohohlo8611]

I concur they 'killed' it very inspiring!!

[@ryanfatu3003]

THIS IS THE BEST VERSION!!! We sing this back in high school in every school devotional. The girls sings the main verse and the boys will warrior the warrior chant!! With a hundred voices this song will bring a good day to everyone.

[@zethembisonxumalo794]

I'd love to hear this

[@kgotsopedi475]

The best Rugby World Cup ever. Best song too...🔥

[@amandasteyn249]

Still the best version of World in Union

[@patricknaera]

Totally agree Amanda! I've searched for this version for the longest time. Powerful and Inspiring. Good Luck to all teams this 2019 RWC.

[@liamjones5883]

Could not agree more

[@AbongileT]

The bestest!

[@captaincessna7897]

No contest.

[@TheRaMan1981]

Hayley Westenra version is far better than this version & she's got the views to back it up. But this is still good though.

[@ngcobogcina]

World champs once again 2023. Proud to be South African. Keep this song cos it will remain the best for the next generations to come. African version has that thing.

[@samski3992]

SOUTH AFRICA WON THE 2019 RUGBY WORLD CUP. WELL DONE BOYS.

[@Ronnie-fx1fq]

And we shall win it again this time😂

[@Salesiable]

And the Springboks has once again retained their status as World Champions after their victory over the All Blacks in the World Cup finals last year. The Rugby World Cup returns in 4 years time when all eyes turn to Australia hosting the Rugby World Cup 2027.

[@vita213.]

The best version ever! Rest In Peace Jonah Lomu!

[@RiyadhMarthinus]

Who would have thought that the players born this year would be the ones to take home the World Cup for the 4th time as a first in history. Born just late enough to miss apartheid but early enough to still suffer the struggles of the of South Africa till now. I’m proud to be South African.

[@sibusisoyoungsteezngwale8691]

Joost, Chester, James.
Thank you for your contribution, you will always be remembered!!!!
Rest In Power Kings🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tiaancloete7301]

Wherever they might be i'm sure they will be proud that the class of 23 has a chance to do it again!!!

[@GlasgowCeltic88]

Almost 23 years on and this still sends shivers down my spine... Oh the memories.
Bring on #RWC2019

[@bargainbru2456]

That was an epic time in our country.

[@gidget330]

Good news for you

[@samvad6638]

Still the best version to this day. Bring on RWC 2019!!!!
GO FIJI GO!!🌴🌴🌴

[@dariankrieger4813]

Can't listen to this song it gives me tears in my eyes after all these years.Still the best version of the song complimented by the best ever Sprinbok team.

[@Juju2012ZA]

Can't help tearing up when I hear this 💖

[@bargainbru2456]

Me too

[@tshepomohohlo8611]

Truly beautiful the beating of the drums clips of the world cup Ladysmith Black Mambazo in there PJ Powers with her lovely voice tears of joy rolling down it's an amazing song giving hope to tomorrow I feel it..!

[@wiltonkock]

This song reminds me those electrifying moments I will cherish into eternity... What memories!

[@mariusmarais9750]

Thank you PJ!
Rest in Peace, Ruben, Jonah, Joost, Chester and James.

[@liamjones8763]

I was 10 when this World Cup was on I had been playing rugby for 5 years, It will always be favorite theme . Unfortunately I had to retire from playing at 23 due to injury. But I will always love the game.

[@rdhenke]

I was 7 years old when my family and I emigrated to England in 1995. I remember watching the rugby world cup. This version always gives me goosebumps, a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat. Cause I will always be South African ❤❤❤

[@indylwth2327]

❤️❤️❤️❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🤗🤗🤗 Hugs from home!

[@kagisosepeng4246]

its 2019 and this song still gives me goosebumps...RIP James Small

[@itsjemmabond]

Who's James Small?

[@kagisosepeng4246]

In that 95 World Cup Jonah Lomu was a dominant giant who bulldozed all players who came up against him. In the final SA faced New Zealand and James Small (arguably) the smallest player on the field was tasked with stopping Lomu and he DID and SA won the World Cup and unified a divided country. He passed way this week...Google James Small vs Jonah Lomu and watch the movie Invictus with Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman

[@itsjemmabond]

@@kagisosepeng4246 I actually have the movie Invictus at home, I must have have missed that part. I do remember the New Zealand giant though. Thank you

[@gabrielscharneck8430]

Kagiso Sepeng did James die . Fuck I'm so disconnected from the world . James use to be a friend of mine for a short while after he retired. Wow RIP

[@tshepomohohlo8611]

Tears of joy rolling down my guy I mean the beating of the drums there's Ladysmith Black Mambazo going 'woza umhlaba uqoqene' mama Thandeka with the her lovely voice...man this song is full of hope for future..!

[@FezileNgwenya-ry2ql]

This song is Soooo special. I become emotional when I listen to it seeing the Springboks fighting sooooooo hard for our Country. This song is uniting. 😭😭💪💪😍❤️

[@grateful_soul2222]

Aww beautiful song! And it’s nice to see Lomu on this video. ✨🫶🏽

[@gabrielscharneck8430]

Best version of world in union ever

[@tshepomohohlo8611]

Tears of joy rolling down Gabriel what a song I mean hearing words like ...'if I win lose or draw there's a winner in us all...the beating of drums the lovely voice of PJ Powers it's 'crazy' absolutely beautiful..!!

[@sipnog3528]

Thandeka nailed this song. She has such beautiful powerful vocals and Ladysmith Black Mambazo are iconic in their traditional Shaka Zulu gear.

[@iamgerardt19]

Still giving me goosebumps in 2018. 💓🇿🇦

[@blackhoundrise8431]

Jonah Lomu bulldozing English lines for an unstoppable try. South Africa battling to win the World Cup in a nation fresh out of Arpatheid and beaming with hope. This song transverses all borders. World in Union babe

[@harkeb]

Oh man, the energy and emotions this song evokes! Legendary and timeless

[@weekidzproductions8059]

What a special time this was. Brings back such awesome memories. I was 12 years old then, and so NOT a rugby fan. But I recall being swept up in the hype of it all.

[@waydehendricks4074]

Wow I just burst into tears....how did our rugby change since Nelson Mandela was released. We miss you TATA.....Its the WORLD IN UNION....BOKKA 2019 bring the cup home and restore the spirit of disunity.

[@emmanuelparsotam5028]

love love this song I was matriculating that year first full academic year matriculants in the new SA rainbow nation and here we are Rugby KINGS wow what a journey #strongertogether

[@RK-ln6kg]

Combine this song with Mandela entering Ellis Park with 60 000 fans chanting Nelson and boks lifting the world cup. A goosebumps moment.

[@WhD2024]

The cup that unite the country..

[@melanieschmiedeskamp785]

This is the ONLY version that ever should be made of this song! Absolutely love this woman

[@divianmunien1026]

Later today the Springboks play England in the final... Go Bokke💪💪

[@tatumlandsman3276]

And now we are the champions of the world! 🌍🇿🇦❤️

[@haanichew3377]

I remember blasting this tune when I was in my mid teens such a powerful and uplifting tune,1 of my favourite bag workout tunes have it on repeat twice 2018 and still no comparison to the day to this version

[@tiaancloete7301]

Always gives me chill best version of this song ever and not just because we won the world cup 1995.

[@Zaiyd]

R.I.P. Joseph Shabalala...Legend!

[@justinpeek7414]

2019 Our beautiful country won the world cup again, 3rd time, well done South Africa, proud to be a South African!

[@Crustywasp]

Justin Peek 2nd time. First one was a farce.

[@justinpeek7414]

@@Crustywasp.... 🤣 No matter what you say, if you go to the history books, South Africa has won the world cup 3 times! Only 2 countries have won it 3 times! New Zealand and South Africa... Top 2 teams in the world if I might add! 😁

[@nico-qd9jz]

@@justinpeek7414 nope they cheated
1995
2023
they have 2

[@Glasschicky]

I don't watch much rugby but watched every game in the SA rugby world cup 1995, the unity it created in our country is unmatched to this day ❤

[@dessieh6367]

Still gives me goosebumps after all these years

[@samfale12]

I was 12 at this world cup event and still ta best version of world in union, my first time ever to watched Jonah (rip) at His best in the sémi-final when they demolished England and i felt so sick when they lost in da final. Its 2023 now n i never find ta best occasion in a RWC except this

[@mrbokke81]

Living in Ireland and loving it but this song, yeah this song.... 😔

[@jerrardmoodley4588]

What a wonderful song, which will be there forever from South Africa, this was so much more than just rugby, it was a nation coming out of apartheid, the words are very much about this, the song is part of my childhood, rugby world cup 95 will remain in the memory of so many, its sad that the changes for the majority of South Africans have still not happened and our beautiful country is in the state that it is...
This song still gives me goosebumps!

[@C.T87]

Best ever 👌🇿🇦 still now 2021

[@ReginaldTiemie-nf4gk]

Get goosebumps every time I listen to this song

[@wadestevenson1874]

This song still brings back great mems, even though the Wallabies failed to retain the cup. Great song, great moment for South Africa. Cheers

[@exzaktly1357]

That moment is here again! Go Springboks! 😎

[@Salesiable]

Wallabies regained the World Cup 4 years later in 1999

[@rosie15615]

Best version ever. Listening in year 3000

[@xaviermurray7698]

Its 2020 and I still cry whenever I hear this version. Chills, spine tingling feeling.
Now we can't play even live rugby anymore.

[@SparkBerry]

This is the definitive version, and always brings tear to my eye

[@adammark1983]

What Memories!!

[@donaldcarr7513]

P. J. Powers-fantastic song! Others tried to sing it, but you own it!!

[@sanataj]

It also needs the Ladysmith Black Mambazo group with her.

[@melanieschmiedeskamp785]

Yes, she sure does

[@avz655]

I remember looking at my mom during the game and those last suspenseful moments before the whistle blew. She was silently crying. What a day to be a South African! I cannot explain what I saw that day. It was a feeling more than anything else and this song evokes emotions I felt that day

[@ReginaldTiemie-nf4gk]

J sal somer last ek n traan story boet

[@avz655]

@@ReginaldTiemie-nf4gk ek doen nog steeds wanneer ek terug dink aan daai dag

[@DaveL1106]

who is watching this in 2023 timeless vibe

[@anthonyb_wfs9265]

Me😂🇿🇦👍🏼

[@lez_smkkgatle8083]

🇿🇦 Christ was in the stadium while the Springboks were playing NZL back in 1995 🏆

[@yenling1378]

October 2023 still listening

[@ongamandzo6583]

For me this is the only version of "World in Union", It brings back childhood memories🤗. PJ "Thandeka" Powers is still my girl😍

[@fjphoto23]

RIP Joseph Shabalala, Ladysmith Black Mambazo leader

[@dumezwenimagidi2991]

I'm here in 2019 gearing up for RWC

[@sidnaysithole3019]

WILL ALWAYS LOVE THANDI'S VOICE AND MUSIC!!!!!

[@fredrikrugby]

Suid-Afrika, I love thee!

[@WICKEDMAN85]

As England Rugby fan but with Springbok heritage, congrulations to the Springboks on 2019 World Cup Win, you Bookies made history today. This beautiful verision made it clear too me that South Africa would be crowned champions. Well done Japan too on making it a brilliant tournment.

[@captainhindsight8906]

It's Bokkies. Please get the sacred name right. Announcing it wrong is blasphemy where i come from.

[@CommunicatingPodcast]

South Africa defends their Rugby World Championship!!!

[@ThembaMalinga]

Some songs never die

[@kimroman1925]

It never will. Always sang at every rugby world cup. :D

[@tshepomohohlo8611]

Beautiful song giving hope for tomorrow..!👍

[@keats4972]

Im here because I’m homesick AF 💔🇿🇦

[@trevormoses5061]

Well done, Springboks: 1995, 2007 and now 2019!

[@Crustywasp]

Trevor Moses 2007 and 2019. 1995 cheats.

[@WarrenFelix]

2023..💚🇿🇦💚🏆🏆🏆🏆🙏💪🏽💚🙌🥳🍻

[@williameng368]

​@@Crustywaspshut up

[@williameng368]

And 2023

[@api9816]

South Africa hosts for 2027 Rugby World Cup
👇👇

[@11jsaid63]

Maybe 2031 instead, we seem to only win every 12 years so maybe 2027 wont be our year but 2031 will be

[@Salesiable]

Australia is most likely to Host The Rugby World Cup for second time in 2027

[@andrescampos2093]

20 years already? Wow

[@girshontrussell5820]

I've probably haven't seen this video since 1995 wow

[@BenMcMullan13]

Pure magical my sister is too young to remember this I was only 8 but still remember it. But she's in South Africa on her honeymoon, they only know that Waka Waka Shakira song. Nothing on this, coming from an Irishman this is so so special. R.I.P Jonah Lomu too❤❤

[@sceloloxton6319]

This song take me back to my childhood years it is a good song with a strong message to us is people we will all ways have mounts to clime we will have a victory

[@user-ks4ve8pu1z]

❤😂this will stay in my heart the best world cup those days iwas working at Groote Schuur hosp.iwas running in 15min. Time to Salt river for train😅 to Kraaifontein but everything change

[@ThembaMalinga]

Gone congratulation Bokker. Today your the rugby world cup campions.

[@sanctifiedandpurified2299]

1995, 2007, 2019 ......12 years....in between ...12 has a very significant meaning...

[@MrSntuli]

Rest in Peace Mshengu.

[@RK-ln6kg]

Goosebumps moment...

[@danielfennessey]

Tbf, itv nailed every tune that hosted an african world cup, football or rugby.

[@lorrainesteenkamp7201]

Who is listening right now, gearing up for the next world cup. Count down has began🇿🇦. Best "WORLD IN UNION" cover to date.

[@marcoscholtz]

I associate this song with the year South Africans became free people. My parents were against the Apartheid regime and I remember this as turnpoint in South Africa and my personal life. This song is iconic - especially this version. To think a country went through such a dramatic change just before the World Cup and pulled of such an event with so much pried... makes me tear up. Things have gone so bad afterwards.

[@omarumar8216]

What a wonderful victory congratulations south africa with the best try in the history of the game, an unbeleivable final it was beating a rubbish team called england sensationally. We love south africa and we loved the world cup victory.

[@fiachraswaz]

I was at the ireland wales game at the 95 rwc and while it was a great tournament it always left a bad taste in my mouth how forgotten max brito was after breaking his neck playing for the ivory coast

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

Great match, remember Ireland going ahead and Wales storming back, Neil Jenkins missed a kick at the end to win it for Wales. My first RWC.

[@domkraggp9944]

One vivid memory I have is after the boks had won in the final, the analysts at the sabc studio had done their part and the it was time for the show to end, the credits rolled for the last time while this played

[@ndartizt3000]

The most sensitive of all the Rugby World Cups

[@arientshole114]

The best version of the song.

[@Advernut.]

I remember this and I was 4 years old.

[@kitionewaqamailau9695]

still the best theme song😍😍😍

[@phakisot]

South Africa are world cup champions again!! 2019

[@Crustywasp]

Phakiso Tsotetsi yep,for the second time.

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

@@Crustywasp 1995, 2007, 2019?

[@Crustywasp]

TheLastAngryMan01 1995 doesn’t count.

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

Crustywasp 1962 LOL. Why doesn’t it count? Strictly in your mind, of course.

[@Crustywasp]

TheLastAngryMan01 Read up on it.

[@righteous8]

Inspiring song

[@aguilasfan96]

If only I was born to see this..

[@ryzer0216]

It was a special moment in South Africa history....I wish you had the chance to be there that day, I think most South Africans had goosebumps and will say to you it was one of the proudest moments ever experienced in our country, it was unreal.

[@silveronsizzler]

RWC 2023 is currently being stage on round two and Australia Wallabies lose to the Flying Fijians yesterday for the first time in 60 years. And this Rugby anthem always come to mind when i think of RWC ...

[@starrider529]

Please make an updated version of this song to include the 2019 and 2023 RWC finals as well.

[@egisyukran800]

Banda aceh host of the world rugby u14&u16 championships sevens 🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🏉🏉🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩

[@mpho12mm]

29 October 2023 🎉❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DC_Fedens]

I C O N I C ! ! !
I was 10 years old in 1995. That year the spirit throughout the country was indescribable. There was an energy. I can still remember busses on white people going into black areas to celebrate, which was illegal a couple months prior. Seeing black people setting off fireworks on beaches for white people. Francois Pienaar and our boys lifting Madiba up. My tears rolling now. It was riveting. We truly we in union. Wow just wow. I was gifted to lived thru that and I'll never forget it ❤ this is the ONLY version I'll listen to. Period

[@everyone06]

28th October 2023 Rubgy World Cup Final. Let's do this spectauliar final.

[@jonathan_tong93]

©1995 OctoArts International, Inc., Radio Philippines Network, Inc., Focal Media Arts, Inc., and World Rugby

[@ufakefe4798]

Lessssssggoooo Manuuuu!!!

[@jerryphoko4937]

Love you Chester we will always remembers you.rest in peace bokker