Watch: Mapimpi’s record-breaking try
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.
Highlights: Finn flops as Boks top Scotland
Makazole Mapimpi struck twice at Murrayfield on Saturday as the Springboks came back to spoil Scotland’s hopes of a Finn Russell revolution.
Mapimpi on try-scoring heroics: I’m just doing my job
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi downplayed his two-try performance in the team’s 15-point win over Scotland in Edinburgh.
Ratings: Etzebeth, Mapimpi give Boks punch and panache
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.
Mapimpi try wrongfully called back
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.
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.
