Makazole Mapimpi

Mapimpi: Japan stint will have several positives

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has expressed his gratitude towards the Sharks for allowing him to take up a stint in Japan from September 2020 until April 2021.

Watch: Mapimpi and Am – In perfect sync

Look back at when Springbok and Sharks duo Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am combined superbly to assist each other for two quite memorable tries.

‘Mapimpi and other RWC winners are an inspiration’

Former Bok wing Odwa Ndungane chats to editor Craig Lewis about the hotbed of talent in the Eastern Cape and how young kids have been inspired by the success of World Cup-winning Boks such as Siya Kolisi, Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am.

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.

Watch: Most Unselfish Pass in Rugby History

Possibly the most unselfish play in the history of the game by Lukhanyo Am resulted in Makazole Mapimpi scoring the most important try of his life.

Feel-good content: When Mapimpi led the Boks in song

As we look to bring you some feel-good content during this time, SA Rugby mag rewinds to an exclusive video when wing Makazole Mapimpi led the Boks in song at training.

Makazole Mapimpi and Lukhanyo Am celebrate

Mapimpi: Am saw a try-scoring opportunity

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi says teammate Lukhanyo Am saw a clear try-scoring opportunity when he passed the ball in the buildup to the first try against England in the 2019 World Cup final.

Makazole Mapimpi of South Africa celebrates with team mate Lukhanyo Am after scoring their team's first try during the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final

Mapimpi to Am: It’s our time to win RWC

Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi has revealed the stirring conversation he had with teammate Lukhanyo Am before the World Cup final against England last year.

Am: ‘We want to bring hope to SA’

In a snippet from the latest edition of SA Rugby magazine, Lukhanyo Am reflects on his long journey alongside Makazole Mapimpi and their interaction in the 2019 World Cup final.