While this movie is focused on the inspiration of Nelson Mandela on the Springboks and the pathway to unity the World Cup win created amongst his people. This movie did not enjoy widespread support in New Zealand following its release because it avoided illustrating the food poisoning rampant amongst the All Black squad before the final. Most of the All Black players taking part in the final left the field to vomit on the sidelines during the course of the match. Thus undermining the running style of tactical play used by the New Zealand team and favoring the South African game largely focused around points from forcing penalties (all points in the game were scored by the two respective penalty kickers). Intentional food poisoning on the part of hotel staff hosting the New Zealand team has been investigated and found inconclusive by those conducting the investigation. However, the only members of the squad not effected were those that missed a team dinner a few days before the final and purchased takeaway food elsewhere. This issue was raised by journalists following this movie's release and Clint Eastwood is reported as avoiding questions from New Zealanders at related press conferences.

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