Nelson Mandela is to be posthumously inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame during a ceremony at St James' Park.
Former South African president Mandela, who died in December 2013, famously donned a Springboks jersey and baseball cap when presenting the Webb Ellis trophy to captain Francois Pienaar after winning the World Cup on home soil in 1995.
The moment remains of the most iconic in the tournament's history and was heralded as a key in uniting South Africa post-Apartheid.
A Rugby World Cup release said Mandela "harnessed rugby as a vehicle for social change in 1995 to unite a nation".
World Rugby chairman Bernard Lapasset will present the Hall of Fame cap to Pienaar and South Africa's deputy minister for sport and recreation Gert C Oosthuizen prior to South Africa's Pool B clash against Scotland in Newcastle on Saturday.
"The World Rugby Hall of Fame recognises those who have made an indelible mark on our sport through feats on the field of play, displays of great character or through their tireless and inspirational work in driving forward our great game," Lapasset said in a statement.
"Mandela certainly fits in that category. He was instrumental in turning Rugby World Cup 1995 into a momentous occasion that united the South African nation through the power of sport.
"By supporting the Springboks so passionately and publicly on their way to victory, Mandela helped to change attitudes, soften hearts and convince minds of the right course of history for his country to take and, in the process, became a wonderful example to us all.
"Now, 20 years on from that historic tournament, we are delighted to induct the former president into the World Rugby Hall of Fame. It is a fitting tribute to a man who did so much for his country and our sport."