Changing The Way People Saw Black Rugby Players | The Open Side with The Beast!

Tendai Mtawarira or 'The Beast' has become an icon in South Africa and around the world for changing the way people saw black rugby players, his inspirational career helped pathed the way for the next generation of players from every background! The Open Side is a new series of in-depth interviews and stories told by the people who were right at their centre!
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[@WorldRugby]

Which rugby stories do you most want to hear on The Open Side? Let us know in the comments!

[@ladinoir]

Several players, in special with stories about migrations to another continents or so far countries. Enrique "Topo" Rodríguez from ARG/AUS Mamuka Gorgodze, fron GEO Matt Giteau, from AUS Hugo Porta, from ARG

[@tylercrawley6464]

Kyle Sinckler, Shota Horie, Faf De Klerk

[@harrybostock1006]

Gotta be Sia Kolisi I know roughly his upbringing but an insight would be great

[@faiththomas1749]

@@tylercrawley6464 Fat de Klerk or Kosi from South Africa

[@Sabundy]

Kenki Fukuoka

[@benjaminkelly2403]

As a young Durban boy there was nothing better than going to a Sharks game and yelling "BEAST" as loud as you could everytime he got the ball. Thanks for all the memories Beast ❤

[@craigharley_davo]

Since I was 6 he’s been my favourite rugby player - I love him so much - BEEAAAAST

[@WorldRugby]

THE BEEAAASSSSSSTTT

[@orical2832]

The only thing stronger than his scruming power, is his humility. Great player and man. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@samuelmidzi8240]

Well done to the Beast for carrying the torch 🇿🇼🇿🇦

[@JTM1809]

What an incredible career. One of all time greats. And he rode into the sunset with a golden medal on his neck. Like a boss. So many incredible stories for so many of those South African champs. You gotta cheer for them, unless you have a heart of stone.

[@WorldRugby]

Just an absolute inspiration to the game!

[@justinoswald8825]

Just an absolute legend. South African has had some iconic looseheads and he is near the top, if not the top, of that list. Also, Elma is one of the most underrated interviewers/commentators in rugby.

[@charlottescott7150]

so true. Elma does not impose herself on the interview, she asks great questions and she understands rugby.

[@CPiGTi]

Os Du Randt is top for me, Beast second

[@GFUNK27]

The BEAST my alltime favorite player. Big love from samoa

[@floydthangwane5763]

As a chap from Botswana, having grown up in RSA knowing that I have relatives from Zim, Bots and SA. I see this brother firstly as a reason to remember that indeed we are one people. Beast has also on the other hand shown that a man with resilience and uncompromised self belief can do what's needed to make a success of himself. African child, keep pushing, grind till the grinding is done.

[@janithchamara1477]

Without the my black brothers nothing sport of rugby.... they are our brothers.....let's gooooo i'm japanese fan..... I love africa.... i respect country of great man madiba..... Tendai Mtawarira so strong player i like to watch him play...💪💪💪💪💪💪🏉🏉🏉🏉🏉

[@mr.e6748]

We in South Africa love japanese fans in rugby! Always so passionate and respectful.

[@dwegi]

Beast you legend! You suffered to open paths for many players who love this game. History will judge you as the incredible man that you. God bless you Sir.

[@keza41]

The Beast is surely one of the worlds most popular players. Guys a legend.

[@apollomwa]

Beast! Adversity made him stronger and better...I would like to see one about Mapimpi. Much love from Kenya!🇰🇪❤🖤💚

[@hankgoldenshaft]

Best nickname in world rugby and truly one of the greatest props in rugby. Respect big man from NZ.

[@andrecohn889]

We are never or have never seen Beast true side until the worldcup final wistle. He was full beast mode and then saw a smile when that wistle went.

[@ForzaVryheid]

BEAST!! We miss and love you man- thank you for your service to SA rugby and for being such a positive role model and influence for us all!! 🇿🇼 🇿🇦

[@jbyan6399]

The BEAST! He was one of my favorite players to watch on the pitch. Good luck and God Bless you on your future endeavors Beast!🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@wolhute]

Beast! I'm so glad Christ has used you on this journey to encourage so many in Zim, KZN and abroad. Your story is already full to overflowing, keep moving it forward.

[@rorygilmoreNZ]

Let’s keep your personal Bronze Age beliefs seperate from sport.

[@matambanadzo123]

Beast brought it up in the interview, mate. Let it be.

[@waverunner3911]

I have never judged a human being by their colour, just by their attitude to others 💯❤️

[@Jay-jn6ul]

That’s good. Me too :) There still exists more subtle racism we need to be careful of though. It’s not negatively judging someone based on their skin colour but actually just being less likely to give a positive to them. Even with the same CV studies from the USA showed white people are more likely to believe a white person is as capable as their experience makes them seem, but less likely to believe it if it’s an African American. It’s subconscious so a lot of people don’t realise they’re doing it. Now that most people have stopped being negative we also need to stop withholding the positive ;)

[@tonysa2337]

@@Jay-jn6ul you are quite right that subtle racism still exists, amongst ALL races. Interesting that the only example of racism you give is of the supposed subliminal racism of white people claimed by unreferenced "studies in the US". I am neither 'white' nor 'black' and I have seen just as much subtle and overt racism in black people as in white people. People are people, and baselesly claiming or implying that one race group is inherently more racist than another is just another form of 'racial supremacy' which is ofcourse the essence of racism.

[@Jay-jn6ul]

@@tonysa2337 I remember the result of the study, not the study itself. I’ll go find it for you if you’re open to heeding the result. First though, are you just using the word “inherently” to try and sound smart? Because nowhere did I claim that one race is inherently more racist than another. I agree that believing anything is inherent to a race is racist

[@tylercrawley6464]

This is the rugby content I needed. His story is one of hope and perseverance, this can inspire any citizen of the globe. I need more of this. Good on you World Rugby.

[@dgs4184]

The guys at the Sharks academy use to say, that after every training session, Beast would stay behind and run the whole session again on his own.....that work ethic at that age has now lead to a world-cup champion and absolute legend of the game. What an inspiration.

[@Pihasanddunes1]

Tremendous player. Always a pleasure to watch Tendai, especially for a scrum afficionado.

[@happysaffa8871]

Thank you for your service Tendai. You are an incredible role model for young South Africans. Absolute legend!

[@mr.e6748]

In South Africa a boys voice only changes so that he may shout "BEEEEEAAASSSSTTTT!!" more effectively.

[@christopherlykitsakos4789]

He's an inspiration to anybody. What a fantastic human being. He's everything he is and more. Not enough words. Warrior.

[@silmarienprince3137]

What a Gentleman. Pure class.

[@morneterblanche2228]

The Beast and Chester Williams were magic and shall never be forgotten. May God bless

[@inosirayawa1170]

Very inspiring im big fan of the beast god bless you love frm 🇫🇯🇫🇯👍

[@JGRugby]

Such an inspiration not only for his rugby ability, but for what he’s added to South Africa as a nation...well done Beast👏🏻

[@deelock27]

Awesome interview! Really loving the content from World Rugby lately!

[@WorldRugby]

Thanks! What other stuff would you love to see?

[@deelock27]

@@WorldRugby The head-to-head skills challenges are a lot of fun! I’m also always trying to find ways to introduce people to rugby so maybe a basic skills series or a good simple video that explains the rules and set pieces with clips.

[@BaKer312213]

@@WorldRugby some amateur rugby, maybe start from the women's international teams? Or clubs, or even better the pyramid structures around the world, I only two Engerland and Frances second tier...

[@mysticproduce705]

A great human being besides a super legend off rugby game. Thanks

[@Chris-gk4oh]

A legend on and off the field!

[@bingtonghow]

Amazing player and person. Also a wonderful interview -- nuanced and not awkward at all!

[@abelkotze521]

I edited and did the layout of a coffee table book called The Forgotten Heroes of South African Rugby authored by ? Booley and published by Argus Newspapers in the early 90s. 'Non-white' rugby players had zero support from authorities even on a municipal level. They travelled to games in an overloaded VW combi to games and often had to sleep 'out'. Hundreds of these players could make provincial teams and dozens could have been Sprinboks. Broke my heart seeing the photos and reading the stories...

[@mufaromashoko345]

Zimbabwe ❤🇿🇼

[@seanguywhite]

What a humble guy. Thanks for your service Beast

[@MaverickST77]

Met him a few weeks ago in France and this man is still as humble and friendly as ever! Beaaaasssssssssst!

[@ethanroche9839]

What an incredible guy as well as being the best prop in rugby history

[@mrcartease]

The Beast with a heart of gold

[@selwyngamble4585]

That was a really insightful, calm interview! Thank you!

[@tommulders]

Amazing story and video. Great DEI examples that many beyond rugby can learn from. Well done

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I was so happy to see him win in 2019.

[@grahame8032]

What a distinguished role model for any troubled kids. What a remarkable story and the world is a better place now with Tendai Mtawarira or 'The Beast'.

[@andychisholm]

Legend through and through. Great interview.

[@4godliv]

Great interview, inspirational man.

[@Mo-yd8xc]

Zimbabwe has a lot of talented people. I resented when she asked him "what made you leave Zimbabwe?" Obviously to further his career. I wish I had seen him here when he signed with Old Glory in Washington DC. Zim has produced a number of world class ruggers.

[@sainimateke7449]

They lashed at him on ZBCtv main news tonight.

[@Mo-yd8xc]

@@sainimateke7449 for what?

[@sainimateke7449]

@@Mo-yd8xc for saying he left the country because of chaotic land reform and mismanagement of the economy.

[@Mo-yd8xc]

@@sainimateke7449 ya, I don't blame them then. I have no idea why he would've even went there. The economy part I can get but he should've left the land reform out of it.

[@Mo-yd8xc]

@@sainimateke7449 I don't even like S Africans but I supported the boks because he's from Zim

[@ladinoir]

A legend of front row. Beast!

[@kiwitalkspodcast]

This interview was worth the watch

[@rhodrijenkins102]

Love and loved watching you play Beeaaassst👏💪

[@mr.codingmaster2]

Absolute legend 💪💪!!

[@eugenemakwena6792]

Brilliant interview Elma and Beast🥇👍🇿🇦

[@andrewsullivan8641]

even more great content by world rugby

[@ghug6764]

Amazing Springbok amazing man One ☝️ love thank you 🙏 Beast !!!!

[@craigharley_davo]

His book is incredible too🙏🙏🙌

[@Elmakapelma]

Such a great read! Amazing stories!

[@josephvansyfer4784]

BEEEEEAAAAAASSST!!!!!!!!!

[@kylebutler3545]

He is a LEGEND! One of those South African players that was loved by all! Humble man!

[@brettpinkerton8101]

Love you bro I was a part of the first school boys to tour sa after 40 years in 1994 Prince Edward boys proud of you 👍

[@rorygilmoreNZ]

Must be less than 40 yrs Brett. 1994 is 27yrs ago. I too went to PE (and Chaplin and Churchill) and remember schoolboy tours to SA in the mid 70’s, but that too would be about 20yrs earlier.

[@slevin6544]

A beast on the field, a gentleman off the field!

[@vonkderidder8494]

love the Beast..

[@makeperceive]

We need a full-length documentary

[@mpendukondlazi3998]

His name is a trademark now that every black boy who plays prop in high school is called Beast

[@twodogsruakuri]

I met the sharks walking down a wellington street and his was the hand i wanted to shake first

[@searex06]

Amazing.

[@danielmedina1153]

Gran guerrero 👏🇦🇷👌💪

[@andilengidi9908]

Beast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!❤️

[@catherineandpaulfuters2523]

One of the world's greatest players.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@olliemcfarlane1418]

what a legend

[@chrisscanlan7703]

What a lovely, humble man.

[@gavinjones601]

Brilliant interview. Thank you both. Perhaps World Rugby could interview SA players who toured NZ 40 years ago?

[@jasonharts6994]

Very Humble, Awesome guy. met him twice. The PDV comments in the book was unnecessary.

[@sixolisembongisa8323]

I love this man

[@rugbydaydreamin]

I love the Beast, and I support his decision to live comfortably in yoga jeans.

[@petehemingway9512]

I love Durban wish we had beaches in zambia

[@hernanmedina7726]

Leyenda !!!🏉🏉💪💪

[@kutendamakwamaya977]

My Father has met the Oak. My Homeboy from ZIMBABWE. Makorokoto Ne Sucessful Career enyu. BBBBBBBEEEEEEEEAAASSSSSSSSSSTTTTTTTTTTT

[@miltononyango]

amazing

[@glacierbouy6ix768]

Love from🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@MsMojo231]

Love seeing Elma !

[@kraaidievoel]

What a player What a man

[@CBM1979]

Ídolo! ❤️👌🙃

[@patbassman8251]

One word Class

[@Michael-ye4kw]

amazing person!

[@conwaynoel3715]

What a gentleman.

[@Kesoza666BOK]

I want a relationship as strong a BEAST chair!!

[@makeperceive]

Legend

[@gloriatshabalala3619]

Well done Tendai, the Beast!

[@truthandjustice6838]

Legend!

[@Randyhoar]

A legend in his own time

[@travismcgarry]

What a legend….

[@julienmccallin1848]

could you share Floyd Steadman's story on The Open Side ? It really deserves to be a bit more broadcasted

[@tatendamatinde3919]

🔥🔥🔥

[@fleckswart2336]

Beast, you are an inspiration to all of us. You show us all that the colour of your skin means less than your actions. First, believe in God and he will lead you and then you will become the leader of men. You are the man.

[@asghaabjob9603]

Beast should really think of doing voice acting😊😁Awesome guy

[@njedmonds533]

We love him kemetyu

[@waynebarnard347]

Can listen to this guy speak whole day, inspirational and exemplary

[@harrybostock1006]

Gotta be Sia Kolisi I know roughly his upbringing but an insight would be great

[@aeromanjitha]

Rugby Beastttt

[@mervunited]

Elma Smit 🧡

[@kutendamakwamaya977]

0:35 You forgot the Lions Series in 2009 when he beat Phil Vickery I'm the scrum.

[@buderimosteopath641]

Fantastic player, but an even better human

[@jacquie212]

Lol, facing giants. Jeez, as a Zim boy facing the Afrikaans schools was tough. You are a gent Beast.