Rassie happy to be wrong about Mapimpi
Rassie Erasmus doubted Makazole Mapimpi would have a future in the national team after once questioning the wing’s valid injury concerns.
Watch: Mapimpi – The Finisher
Makazole Mapimpi will forever be known as the player who scored South Africa’s very first try in a World Cup final. The Springbok flyer has a remarkable try-scoring record, with 14 tries in 14 Test matches since making his Springbok debut in June 2018.
Rewind: Boks vs All Blacks (2008 Tri-Nations)
A brilliant individual try from Ricky Januarie helped the Springboks seal a memorable comeback victory against the All Blacks in their 2008 Tri-Nations Test at Dunedin’s Carisbrook stadium.
Watch: Odwa on Twins foundation
Former Bok wing Odwa Ndungane chats to editor Craig Lewis about the valuable work being conducted by the foundation that was started with his brother Akona.
Watch: Stormers in lockdown (Week 5)
The Stormers players remained active by embracing fitness challenges and even took part in a cake bake-off during week five of South Africa’s national lockdown.
Super Rugby Rewind: Sharks vs Lions (2018 & 2019)
With the Sharks unable to host the Lions at Kings Park this weekend, take a look back at the last five encounters between the two sides, with the men from Durban having a slight edge in recent seasons.
Best of YouTube: Greatest plays in rugby
In another selection from YouTube, here’s a three-part compilation of some of the most ridiculous plays in rugby.
Watch: Mark Andrews uncensored (Part 2)
Mark Andrews talks about the highs, lows and funniest moments of his career, including why the 1995 World Cup was disappointing, why he almost stopped supporting the Boks, being kicked out of the Sharks’ change room and a teammate’s naked sleepwalking antics.
Watch: Kolbe, Boks reflect on that try
Cheslin Kolbe and his teammates reflect on the try that sealed a memorable World Cup final victory over England at Yokohama stadium.
Rewind: First-ever Kapa O Pango haka
Led by former captain Tana Umaga, the All Blacks performed their first-ever Kapa O Pango haka against the Springboks prior to their 2005 Tri-Nations encounter in Dunedin.
