Sharks bring back Boks for SuperHero friendly
Makazole Mapimpi is among the nine Springboks to be named in the Sharks 28-man squad for the SuperHero Sunday friendly against the Stormers in Soweto.
Mapimpi is a deadly finisher
From humble beginnings to Springbok stardom, Makazole Mapimpi has had a stunning rise, writes SIBUSISO MJIKELISO.
SA Player of the Year: The nominees
Five Springbok players have been nominated in the South African Player of the Year category. Here we take a closer look at each contender.
Weekend on social media
The SA Rugby magazine team rounds up what the rugby community shared on social media this past weekend.
Mapimpi wins big at Sharks awards
Makazole Mapimpi capped his excellent 2019 season by becoming the Sharks’ 2019 Player of the Year at their awards evening on Tuesday.
Watch: Best of Makazole Mapimpi
SuperSport takes a look back at Makazole Mapimpi’s Test career where he scored 14 tries in 14 matches to help the Springboks claim a Rugby Championship and World Cup double in 2019.
Six Boks in Baa-Baas side to face Brazil
Springbok World Cup-winners Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am will both start for the Barbarians against Brazil in Sao Paulo on Thursday morning.
Saffas-filled Barbarians to face Fiji
Springbok World Cup-winners Makazole Mapimpi and Tendai Mtawarira will both start for the Barbarians against Fiji at Twickenham on Saturday.
Jones labels Bastareaud ‘utility’ player
Barbarians coach Eddie Jones has devised a new playing position for Frenchman Mathieu Bastareaud ahead of the encounter with Fiji at Twickenham.
I’m pleased for Boks – Jones
Eddie Jones says to see the galvanising effect the Boks’ World Cup triumph has on South Africa dampens the hardship he feels about losing in the final.
