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.

SA Rugby Podcast Ep 1: Rassie Erasmus

The Springboks are working as hard as ever – despite the lockdown – to build on the World Cup victory of last year, says Rassie Erasmus in SA Rugby’s new podcast series.

‘Beast was my Man of the Match in RWC final’

Former Bok teammate Jannie du Plessis has fondly recalled how Beast Mtawarira played an ‘instrumental role’ in the Boks’ win over England in last year’s World Cup final, writes CRAIG LEWIS.

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.

Watch: Beast is an enigma – Jannie

In the second insert of our Zoom chat with veteran prop Jannie du Plessis, he provides unique insight into how they used to know when former teammate and close friend Beast Mtawarira was ready for action.

‘Springboks love Lions challenge’

Veteran prop Beast Mtawarira has predicted the Springboks’ high-profile three-Test series against the British & Irish Lions next year could go to a decider.

Beast: Thank God we brought Rassie back

Former Bok Beast Mwatawarira has revealed how he was on the brink of joining a French club before Rassie Erasmus persuaded him to stay on and give the World Cup another go.

Best of YouTube: Top 10 sidesteps (RWC ’19)

Here’s another selection from YouTube, so sit back and enjoy some of the fanciest footwork on offer during last year’s Rugby World Cup in Japan.