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Makazole Mapimpi

Sloppy Springboks have too much firepower for game Scotland at Murrayfield

South Africa

Sloppy Springboks have too much firepower for game Scotland at Murrayfield

By Craig Ray

Winners Etzebeth and Mapimpi back in URC rugby action this weekend, Harris plays 400th match

South Africa

Winners Etzebeth and Mapimpi back in URC rugby action this weekend, Harris plays 400th match

By Craig Ray

$Mapimpi out of World Cup with fractured eye socket, Am confirmed as replacement$

South Africa

Mapimpi out of World Cup with fractured eye socket, Am confirmed as replacement

By Craig Ray

Twelve-try Boks maul Romania as Ireland showdown now takes centre stage

South Africa

Twelve-try Boks maul Romania as Ireland showdown now takes centre stage

By Craig Ray

The Makazole Mapimpi debate is evidence of the Boks’ strength in depth

Sport

The Makazole Mapimpi debate is evidence of the Boks’ strength in depth

By Jon Cardinelli

Sport remains a powerful game-changer in South Africa’s unequal society

South Africa

Sport remains a powerful game-changer in South Africa’s unequal society

By Yanga Sibembe

Documentary on Makazole Mapimpi highlights tough start but his story is far from over

South Africa

Documentary on Makazole Mapimpi highlights tough start but his story is far from over

By Jon Cardinelli

Siya Kolisi’s skill, grace and leadership make him a worthy winner of 2021 SA Rugby Player of the Year award

South Africa

Siya Kolisi’s skill, grace and leadership make him a worthy winner of 2021 SA Rugby Player of the Year award

By Craig Ray

South African sides return to confusing and congested URC fixtures with Bok-laden squads

South Africa

South African sides return to confusing and congested URC fixtures with Bok-laden squads

By Craig Ray

Will the Sharks unlock their pre-pandemic form in Super Rugby Unlocked?

South Africa

Will the Sharks unlock their pre-pandemic form in Super Rugby Unlocked?

By Yanga Sibembe

Top Springboks take a stand against gender-based violence

South Africa

Top Springboks take a stand against gender-based violence

By Jon Cardinelli

Kolisi’s Boks capture the nation’s heart

South Africa

Kolisi’s Boks capture the nation’s heart

By Craig Ray