Springbok House Room 4

Francois Pienaar
This premium display commemorates Francois Pienaar’s legendary career with Transvaal, featuring a signed Nike jersey with the iconic Xerox sponsor.
A central gold plaque highlights his famous number 6, flanked by four photographs of Pienaar in action and celebrating Currie Cup victories, along with a biographical plaque documenting his stats and contributions to the sport.
During the mid-1990s, Pienaar captained Transvaal to a historic “Grand Slam” of titles. The piece is presented in an ornate gold frame with red and white matting, honouring the leadership that paved the way for South Africa’s 1995 World Cup triumph.

Transvaal Rugby
This professionally framed display features a late-1990s Transvaal (Lions) rugby jersey, showcasing the franchise’s iconic red and white design.
Manufactured by Canterbury, the jersey carries the legendary Xerox sponsor and the 94.7 Highveld Stereo sleeve sponsor, and is heavily signed by the squad. This era marked a significant transition as the Johannesburg-based team evolved into the modern Lions identity.
The piece is housed in a bronze-toned frame with a red and black mount, a historical record of a powerhouse era in South African provincial rugby.

The Year of the Golden Lion
This commemorative plaque celebrates the Transvaal Rugby Union’s historic 1993 “Grand Slam” season. Under Francois Pienaar and coach Kitch Christie, the team swept the Super 10, Currie Cup and Lion Cup titles.
The display features artistic portraits of key figures, action photography and a chronicle of the season’s highlights. It also honours the squad members who went on to provide the core of South Africa’s 1995 World Cup winning side.
Presented in a polished wood frame, it is a record of the most successful year in the union’s history.

Roar of the Lions
This custom artwork celebrates the Lions rugby franchise during their dominant mid-2010s Super Rugby era. The painting features a fierce lion’s head and coach Johan Ackermann, surrounded by star players like Warren Whiteley, Faf de Klerk and Malcolm Marx.
The canvas is signed by the featured athletes in silver ink and includes a gold-toned nameplate. Presented in an ornate dark wood frame, it commemorates the team’s journey to three consecutive finals.
Signed Original Artwork

Golden Lions Currie Cup 125th Anniversary
This premium framed display celebrates the Golden Lions and the 125th anniversary of the Currie Cup.
It features a hand-signed commemorative jersey with exclusive “Currie Cup 125” embroidery, alongside three action photos of the team in domestic competition.
Housed in a deep dark-wood shadow-box frame with a white gallery mount, it is a tribute to one of South Africa’s most historic rugby unions and their legacy at Ellis Park.

Transvaal 1993 Super 10 Championship
This framed commemorative piece celebrates Transvaal’s landmark victory in the 1993 Super 10 Championship, documenting their 20-17 final win over Auckland at Ellis Park that made them the inaugural champions of the southern hemisphere tournament.
The layout features the crests of all participating provinces alongside a match summary and action photography. Housed in a classic natural wood frame, it is a tribute to a golden era of South African provincial rugby.

