Matt damon meets francois pienaar biography

The highest profile rugby movie ever made, Invictus, premiered in the UK recently following releases in the US and the country the movie is about, South Africa. The movie follows the Springbok rugby team as they, along with the help of newly elected president Nelson Mandela, set out to bring a racially and economically divided country together by winning the Rugby World Cup at the first attempt.

Damon played the part of Pienaar, who in reality is far taller and bigger than the actor. It took a lot to get it. I really wanted him to like the film. Francois came to the gym with me a couple of times. This is his life.

Is francois pienaar still alive

I dont want to embarrass him. If Jason Bourne looks a little flabby, thats on me! I wasnt going to be for any lack of effort — which actually is what the team is famous for. Knowing themselves, to say that we might not be the most talented team and the line is even in the movie, the coach says, We may not be the best team, but we will be the fittest.