Playing professional rugby for South Africa, Joel Stransky was a real sporting force and popular hero amongst the people of his nation. Playing at fly-half, his mot high profile and famous moment was a drop goal that led to his side wining the World Cup. In the first game of the same tournament, Stransky also set a record when he scored a try, drop goal and conversion as well as a penalty in the same game, which was a win over the then champions Australia.