Boks dominate 2021 Team of the Year
SA Rugby magazine writers picked their world team of the year and, though the backline is loaded with unanimous selections, the pack highlights the world champions’ wealth of talent.
SA Rugby magazine writers picked their world team of the year and, though the backline is loaded with unanimous selections, the pack highlights the world champions’ wealth of talent.
Makazole Mapimpi’s speed wasn’t only showcased on the field this year as a clip featuring the rapid Springbok flyer sped past two entries from Rassie Erasmus in the Top 5 videos in 2021.
In the final of a six-part series, SA Rugby magazine’s writers pick their world team of the year, based on performances throughout 2021.
Handre Pollard and Makazole Mapimpi connected on a pin-point cross-kick for an exhilarating touchdown against the British & Irish Lions, one of 10 nominees for the 2021 SA Rugby Try of the Year award.
The Springboks wrapped up a challenging Test season with two wins from three on their November tour and now it’s time to vote for South Africa’s most valuable player of 2021.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi broke a try-scoring record previously held by Bok great Bryan Habana when he dotted down during Saturday’s defeat by England at Twickenham.
Makazole Mapimpi struck twice at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Springboks came back to spoil Scotland’s hopes of a Finn Russell revolution.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi downplayed his two-try performance in the team’s 15-point win over Scotland in Edinburgh.
Eben Etzebeth and Makazole Mapimpi mixed power and speed to help the Springboks subdue Scotland at Murrayfield. ZELIM NEL rates some of the key performers.
A closer look at the lead up to Makazole Mapimpi’s try reveals that it should not have been negated for an offside penalty against the Bok forwards.