Watch: Mapimpi’s try with Xhosa commentary
Relive Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi’s 15th Test try in just his 16th appearance against the British & Irish Lions this past Saturday, with Xhosa commentary.
Close finish in race between Duhan and Mapimpi
Duhan van der Merwe’s powerful tour debut for the British & Irish Lions raised questions around whether the SA-born finisher was good enough to start for the Springboks. Interestingly, a SA Rugby magazine reader poll delivered telling results.
Poll debate: Would Duhan start for the Boks?
South African-born Duhan van der Merwe made a big splash in his first tour match for the British & Irish Lions but, in a world where it was possible, would he earn a start for the Springboks in this series?
Watch: Makazole Mapimpi – Journey of hope
Springbok and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi opens up about how he was introduced to rugby and the challenges he had to overcome during his youth to reach his goals.
Rainbow Cup SA Team of the Week (Round 5)
SARugbymag.co.za picks a team of players who stuck their hands up during the fifth and penultimate round of the Rainbow Cup SA this past weekend.
Bok Watch: Du Preez twins shine as Boks sweat over Duane
The Du Preez twins shone for Sale while Makazole Mapimpi marked his return from Japan with a fantastic performance for the Sharks on a weekend that was marred by Duane Vermeulen’s injury.
Highlights: Sharks too good for Lions
The Sharks kept their Rainbow Cup SA title aspirations alive with a vital bonus-point victory over the Lions on Saturday to set up a final round showdown against the Bulls in Durban next weekend.
Watch: Mapimpi back in the Shark tank
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has returned to the Sharks from his successful stint in Japan with the Red Hurricanes.
Sharks eagerly await Mapimpi’s return
Springboks and Sharks wing Makazole Mapimpi is heading back to Durban after completing his short-term stint with Japanese Top League side Docomo Red Hurricanes.
New-look Bok backline to face Lions in decider
Mark Keohane and Zelim Nel are back in ‘The War Room’, this time plugging speedsters into the Springbok backline that takes on the British & Irish Lions.
