Joel Stransky

Joel StranskyIn the 1995 World Cup final, Extra time at Ellis Park, the green and gold carried the weight of a nation rediscovering itself. South Africa, freshly readmitted to the world stage, faced the mighty All Blacks and a young Jonah Lomu. The score locked at 1212, a nation holding its breath. One perfect strike off the right boot. The ball climbs, forever, then sails between the uprights as the stadium erupts. it was the release of a nations anxiety, a

But as well as this

With 10 players ruled out through injury

And it's only human to retaliate

and keep your phone and keys safe in the front zip pocket

Joel Stransky scored every Springbok point

So when the keeper mistakenly gives the ball away

known for taking a chunk out of anyone that got in his way

and soft—this t-shirt was made just for you

he's scored some absolute peaches

Not long into the first leg

sealed by a right-footed swing that’s lived rent-free in people’s heads for 22 years

who had scored some beautiful volleys in his time