Makazole Mapimpi rugby player
Makazole Mapimpi rugby player

Makazole Mapimpi

26th Jul 1990 1.84m/90kg Left Wing

Boks make switches for France with Libbok on bench

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former SA Under-20 flyhalf Manie Libbok has been included on the Springbok bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille as head coach Jacques Nienaber named a team showing five changes and...

Kolisi: Boks will give everything against Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi vowed that his team would give everything when they line up against Ireland, the top-ranked team in the world, at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday and shot down suggestions that...

On This Day in 2019: South Africa dominate England to win the World Cup

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Three years ago today, South Africa claimed their third Rugby World Cup title defeating England 32-12 in the final.       Makazole Mapimpi and Cheslin Kolbe kicked England when they...

Kolbe returns in settled Springbok team to face Ireland

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Cheslin Kolbe will play his first Test at fullback when he makes a return to the Springbok team for the first time since July in a settled team to face the top-ranked team in the world, Ireland, at the...

Two uncapped players in South Africa's 35-man squad, Jenkins recalled and SA A squad confirmed

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Former Junior Springbok backs Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu earned their first Springbok call-ups on Friday, while there was a recall for Jason Jenkins, who is back in the national set-up...

Sharks name nine internationals to start against Ulster

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

Springbok tighthead prop Thomas du Toit will lead a very experienced Sharks side that hosts Ulster at Kings Park stadium on Saturday.   Nine internationals, eight Springboks and one Wallaby, have...

Johan Goosen back in the Springbok mix after 6 year absence

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

  South African journeyman Johan Goosen is back on the Springbok scene with inclusion in a pre-tour training camp in Stellenbosch as Jacques Nienaber and co. prepare their troops for a gruelling...

Springboks name 26-player training squad to prepare for year-end tour

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Springboks will begin their preparations for the Outgoing Tour to the Northern Hemisphere on Sunday with a three-day training camp in Stellenbosch, where 26 players are set to assemble.   The...

Watch: Springbok powered Sharks scrum

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The Sharks welcomed their Springboks back this past weekend when they took on Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park Stadium, and they made an immediate impact.   While Eben Etzebeth put in...

The Weekend's United Rugby Championship Round 5 Teams

2 years ago by Ultimate Rugby

The teams for this weekend's Round 5 fixtures of the United Rugby Championship have been named with all details of match officials and broadcast information below.   TEAM NEWS HEADLINES   #OSPvSTO Rhys...