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.
Watch: Mapimpi scores on Top League debut
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi made an immediate impact on his debut for the NTT Red Hurricanes by scoring one of his trademark tries.
Mapimpi to make Top League debut
World Cup-winning Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi will make his debut for the NTT Red Hurricanes in the Japanese Top League this coming weekend.
Watch: Mapimpi debuts for Red Hurricanes
Makazole Mapimpi made his debut for the NTT Docomo Red Hurricanes on Saturday, with the Springbok wing only featuring in the first half of a pre-season game against the Shimizu Blue Sharks.
Watch: Rassie’s emotional Mapimpi story
In this clip from episode five of the ‘Chasing the Sun’ documentary, Rassie Erasmus, Lukhanyo Am and the late Kaunda Ntunja share the story behind Makazole Mapimpi’s try in the RWC final and why he didn’t have family photos in the number on his jersey.
On the lighter side: Mapimpi and the Ferrari
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi tells the story of his encounter with South African-born Japan wing Kotaro Matsushima during last year’s World Cup quarter-final.
