Springboks player Makazole Mapimpi. Image via Twitter
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‘Life imitates art’: Springboks fans react to Makazole Mapimpi pic
Fan-favourite Makazole Mapimpi has been trending since his hat-trick in the Springboks’ 76-0 match against Romania on Sunday.
Springboks player Makazole Mapimpi. Image via Twitter
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Makazole Mapimpi, who scored three tries in Springboks dominant 76-0 Rugby World Cup victory over Romania was crowned Player of the Match from the Test.
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MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI: VIRAL PHOTO
A photo of the fan-favourite Makazole Mapimpi went viral on social media after the match between the Springboks and Romania in Bordeaux on Sunday, 17 September.
@scott_dlamuka said: “Whoever came up with the name #Springboks is a genius. Makazole njalo.”
Rugby fans have applauded the photographer who captured the moment and captioned the photo: “When life imitates art.”
While another rugby fan @Ramaesela2011 said: “Picture taken at the perfect time and perfect location. Genius.”
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BRYAN HABANA’S EMOTIONAL STORY ABOUT THE SPRINGBOKS PLAYER
Daily Mail reports that Springboks legend Bryan Habana recently shared a heart-wrenching story of Makazole Mapimpi’s rise to success that nearly left all the players in the dressing room in tears.
Habana recalls how the 33-year-old revealed he had a difficult upbringing. Players were sent pictures from family members to put on the back of their jerseys at previous World Cups and Mapimpi only had a picture of himself.
When players asked Mapimpi why he only had a picture of himself, he said he had nobody else but himself.
“You think too much of yourself”, asked the players jokingly and he replied, “Because I only have me. My mother died when I was young, my dad is not in my life, the only person who carries myself is me”.
Habana adds that the whole team went sombre, there was weeping, and Rassie Erasmus started crying.
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