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Twitter reaction to Beast Mtawarira’s retirement

Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira Tendai Beast Mtawarira
Published on November 6, 2019

What former and current rugby players had to say following the retirement of Springbok great Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira.

 

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I’ve been privileged to play this great game and achieve many career goals over the last 12 years of playing senior rugby. I’ve been blessed to have been part of teams that achieved so much success over the years, and I have many memories to cherish forever, but I can honestly say that winning the Rugby World Cup is the perfect ending and cherry on top. I am grateful for the opportunities afforded to me by many top coaches at the Springboks and the Sharks, and grateful to my numerous team mates in green and gold, and black and white, over the years. But most of all, to my wife Kuziva, and our two beautiful children, Talumba and Wangu, for sacrificing so much to allow me to chase my dreams. I really appreciate it immensely. I would also like to thank my parents, other family and friends for their support over the years – I could not have done this without you. Thank you South Africa for adopting me as a son. And to all my amazing fans around the world that chanted Beeeeeeast everytime I did something spectacular on the field thank you, I will certainly miss that. Ngiyabonga Tatenda Dankie #grateful

A post shared by Beast (@tendaimtawarira) on Nov 6, 2019 at 7:41am PST

Tendai Mtawarira: “I’ve been blessed to have been part of teams that achieved so much success over the years, and I have many memories to cherish forever, but I can honestly say that winning the RWC is the perfect ending.”

https://t.co/B8W3u5ZLBo#ThankyouBeast pic.twitter.com/y8q5Nkh9n6

— Springboks (@Springboks) November 6, 2019

What a career, what a man! #GOAT https://t.co/7WNgfE1neF

— Tonderai Chavhanga (@tchavhanga) November 6, 2019

x 117 – Test Caps
x2 – Test Tries
x 159 – Vodacom Super Rugby caps
x1 – Rugby World Cup
x1 – Castle Lager Rugby Championship
x1 – Tri Nations
x1 – British & Irish Lions Tour
x3 – Currie Cups

Forever a legend of Springbok Rugby. pic.twitter.com/I9YhAthnqd

— Springboks (@Springboks) November 6, 2019

Rugby World Cup-winning @Springboks legend, Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira has announced his retirement from international rugby.

Favourite Beast memory, GO! pic.twitter.com/t2bHP5dEba

— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) November 6, 2019

Can’t wait to get this man back on tour again next week v Fiji, Brazil and Wales

Always a pleasure to have front row royalty in camp – One of the greats #Baabaas #rugby #rugbyunited https://t.co/7E6AERjM1j

— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 6, 2019

A legend of @Springboks rugby and a legend of the Rugby World Cup

All the best in retirement Beast! Thanks for the memories https://t.co/y9DKmLZIrR

— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) November 6, 2019

The MAIN GUY!!

What a privilege it has been to have witnessed your career and what a way to finish.

Thanks for everything you gave the jersey and more!!! The hours of sacrifice that not everybody saw!!

Wishing you and the fam all the best for the next phase of your lives!! https://t.co/3dyRe37yCQ

— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) November 6, 2019

We’ll miss you big guy! #100Club pic.twitter.com/H7SwrAqH4D

— Rugby Centurions (@RugbyCenturions) November 6, 2019

This guy has been incredibly loyal to above all the @TheSharksZA and to SA rugby will go down as one of the true gentlemen of the game and one of the greats! Welcome beast to the when we! Bench https://t.co/fxyXyHwHxQ

— Rob Louw (@roblouw6) November 6, 2019

117 Caps later and Beast Mtawarira goes out at the very top. Not sure I have seen him scrum better than he did on Saturday against England. True gentleman and legend of the game. Thanks for the memories big man

— Front Row Grunt (@FrontRowGrunt) November 6, 2019

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