RASSIE ERASMUS EMOTIONAL STORY ABOUT MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI | REACTION!!!

[@robintrehaeven6800]

During the World Cup a young woman was raped and murdered while visiting a post office in South Africa. Mkazole Mapimpi wore a white wrist band with her name written on it in memoriam and to express his personal support for the campaign against violence against women. When he scored a try in the game he wore it, he pointed to the wrist band for emphasis, something the cameras (and the commentators) picked up, providing a powerful message to the people of South Africa. Makazole Mapimpi isn't only an immense rugby player, he's a special human being.

[@coolprof20]

It was actually the week before the World Cup or so. It was the warm up match against Japan but yeah was very touching

[@kearabetsoevincent5305]

Your comment nearly made me drop tears. 😢

[@yamkelagazula5940]

Yhoooo I remember that wrist band just did'nt notice what was written on it...wow this is big

[@aprilsmith3683]

Touching...🇿🇦

[@truthmatters1950]

Horrendous. South Africa needs a government that puts an end to this horror. It's the duty of every South African voter to educate themselves in civics (learn how politics works), engage in community development programs (DO something) and engage in the political process at all levels (municipal, provincial and national) to fill the governments at all levels with Mkazole Mapimpis! Hamba kakuhle South Africa ❤❤💪💪☮☮🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@aprilsmith3683]

No matter how many times I watch Rassie speaking about Mapimpi I find tears rolling down my face... 🇿🇦

[@romario2166]

Rassie is a real coach. He actually loves he's players like a father. He would die for them and they would die for him. What can I say about Mapimpi! The definition of determination and bravery!

[@nolaoosthuizen4344]

For us as South Africans it’s not just a game or a sport. It’s everything, we come together, we forget about our problems. We unite, even people who do not watch Rugby, we all watch we all get passionate we have hope and love. The Rugby players like Mapimpi bring so much inspiration to the whole country. Rugby is not a pastime, it’s not just a thing to watch. We unite and live for Rugby, with all the different language barriers we can talk rugby and celebrate together!❤

[@stephdegoede8316]

Real talk. As a white male who grew up in apartheid like myself, and the coach there, we were indoctrinated to believe that any non-whites were sub human. It’s sick, vile and disgusting, but that’s what happened. Rassie is about 15 years older than me, so he went through even more of that BS. And so for someone like him, to get this emotional about Mapimpi, just goes to show how much unadulterated, unfiltered love for a game, a freaking game, can break down the biggest, strongest barriers of pure racism. Myself, I cried of joy when Mapimpi scored. Knowing his story, it’s a testimony of the potential of character, the human spirit, and the core of South Africa.

[@hellenofile]

I disagree somewhat - I would say a portion of the whites carried racist views at that time, not all. Many of the white voters who nevertheless voted for the ruling party were not necessarily racist - they just bought the fear story that the ruling party sold (die swart gevaar - the black danger) We were terrified of the consequences that black majority rule would have on the country. So though many voters were racist, many were not, but were nevertheless happy to cling to power to preserve their way of life, language and of course privilege. Classic but very typical plain old selfishness. White SAns have learnt a lot post apartheid, though there are a lot of 'I told you so types' still around, pointing to the massive corruption and incompetence which is accompanying the feared change of regime. Nevertheless it is a road we must travel as this Mapimpi story so movingly demostrates.

[@stephdegoede8316]

@@hellenofile Ok fair enough, I agree with what you said. There was certainly a massive fear factor. And also, the NP sorted you out as long as you voted for them and kept them in power. I do feel though, by looking at many people in my own life, that there was def. a measure of indoctrination and that that will never die. The "I told you so" types like you say.

[@hellenofile]

@@stephdegoede8316 I would add also a certain resentment and defiance towards the holier than thou international liberals who pontificated and lectured us plus got our sporting teams banned!!!

[@kedibonemahasane6162]

Truer words have never been spoken. The few white people who spoke up against apartheid were permanently silenced by their government. The others stayed silent for fear of the same fate or being ostracised. Rassie was syoung then. He took it upon himself to do something positive when he got the opportunity, and it worked. He didn't just go with the quota system. He sought talent, found it, and the rest is history 🎉❤🇿🇦

[@truthmatters1950]

@stephdegoede8316 Well said brother. From Rassie's era myself. So uplifting to see how far we have come as a nation, proud South Africans all, celebrating our national teams heroic efforts, whatever the result. Many challenges still exist, but united we stand, stronger together. Don't let the @ssh0le politicians divide us, as they so stupidly did in the past. Find the next Madiba, the political leader to match Big Mak's courage and strength of character, passion for life. Viva Amabokoboko, viva South Africa, nkosi sikelel iAfrika! ❤❤☮☮🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@rushen6803]

i bumped into Mapimpi shortly after R.S.A won world cup in 2019 - he is humble and awesome guy in person. he played/s for our provincial team here in R.S.A.

[@jcgeldenhuys2084]

I met Rassie just after us winning the WC. I still remember I had a terrible day at work so just before 13:00 I said f#£k it and went to the pub. He rocked up like 10min later drinking he's Jameson on the rocks and taking jagemisters as if there is no tomorrow. He was just a normal guy.

[@neopaledi]

Makazole is the real definition of a CHAMPION 😭😭🙌🏼🔥🇿🇦

[@annettekolb3103]

Rassie is the top dog of rugby. Player turn nr 1 coach and director of SA rugby. Mapimp's left winger for SA. Love that man. He became 2019 player of the world cup and player of the yr. Mapims is a hero in his own way like Siya koloisi

[@liambento]

As a South African, I just want to say thank you to you for appreciation of our beloved Springboks. 7 years till the Rugby World Cup in USA, you think y'all gonna be ready?

[@MVRugby]

Makazole Mapimpi played for all of us here in South Africa. We are his family and he is our family and our hero.

[@worsiedog]

Mapimpi is a legend. His momma raised him right❤

[@justice1902]

Rassie Erasmus is an awesome coach and such a great human being.

[@RG-5834]

I have always admired and loved Makazole Mapimpi, and now it’s gone up exponentially! Makazole you truly are an inspiration and a Springbok legend forever!

[@saffaadventures365]

"Sport has the power to change the world" - Nelson Mandela

[@kearabetsoevincent5305]

Eish you can say that again en what am failing to understand is that why can we see that we are all victims of this government but instead were are busy pointing fingers to each other. That's breaks my heart.

[@saffaadventures365]

@@kearabetsoevincent5305 agree 100% mate. I love that springbok phrase "better together, better forever "❤

[@OriginalPuro]

I think that was said long before Madiba. Remember, gladiator games in ancient Rome were also meant to unite and the movies just lie, they usually did not fight to the death, it was for sport. Stronger together, regardless.

[@saffaadventures365]

@@OriginalPuro okay but Madiba is the one that I know that said it in my lifetime. Happy?

[@janagrobbelaar2909]

I cry every time I watch this

[@mrwelshmun]

Really sad story, but I think it shows in Mapimpi's playing. He's always hungry, always fighting. Doing it for the family he doesn't have

[@OriginalPuro]

He has a family now, a family of 60 million South Africans.

[@siyabongamchunu4342]

What was particularly heart warming about the 2019 World Cup campaign and the direction that South African rugby is taking in general is that it is learning the value of diversity. It is not the cosmetic thing that so many people like to imagine, but it is about drawing from a larger pool of rugby talent in this country and extracting value from different skills sets that people can bring to the table. A person's background can be a huge part of that. Yes, South Africa has won two rugby World Cups before 2019 but this was by far the most compelling and dominant Springboks performance in a rugby world cup final. In fact it was probably the most compelling world cup final in the history of the sport (I think I heard England legend Matt Dawson say something like that). There were so many players in the Springboks team for that final who understand what real pressure in life is....like figuring out where your next meal was going to come from or making it to the local store without getting caught in gang war crossfire. I am sure Jantjies, Kolbe, Mapimpi, Am, and Kolisi all have stories to tell in that regard. Appointing Siya Kolisi as the captain of this team was the most inspired decision by a Springboks coach in a very long time. He is not the big speech captain that rugby thrives on and he is not the in-your face captain either. However, he is a captain that does not wear fear in the face of adversity. Let's face it...that is the kind of guy you really want leading you. Somebody who can make you believe you are winning when you are 20 points down.

[@keithonlife]

Hear hear 🙏👏

[@arnodk2852]

This is from Chasing The Sun, one of the best documentaries ever made (5 part series). edit: the black guy speaking of Mapimpi died of Covid, now I'm depressed. Kaunda Ntunja

[@betinanaidoo3193]

When your coach cries for you.... special player

[@lazytitan8038]

No matter how many times i hear this story.. i cant help but cry everytime

[@faampie]

You can see how Rassie cares about the guys on his team.

[@zanelemasimula5174]

These kids are 100% happy I miss that happiness ❤something you can not buy

[@Craig-m8c]

True warrior...people don't realise things others go through and to be honest as South Africans we go through alot but that is what makes South Africans special,I am just sad I won't be able to watch the final in South Africa and being in that atmosphere......#onlySouthAfricans will understand

[@saffaadventures365]

he tied habana and lomu's record for most tries in a world cup

[@Movezz4all]

Thanks for your reaction ❤ This video makes me want to be a better person👍

[@michaelmeyer4346]

So true it brings us together in South Africa 🇿🇦👍love

[@Alvinslife37]

That family photo thing is unique to South Africa and to that world cup. It was to remind the players who and what they were playing for. That is why South Africa is such a tough team to play against.

[@citedcanvas85]

Rassie coaches with his heart n sould first, then comes his cheeky tactics. Thats why we love him. We will never have another coach like him again for a very long time.

[@LindoGenius]

I literally cried when I heard his story. The fact the he has no family members 😓

[@mass-1128]

Every time I watch this video, I get emotional and appreciate what I have. Thank you for sharing this and for being a true rugby supporter. Much love from SA!

[@biejanka]

I am still crying 4 years later...

[@lilianhaggland2031]

Rassie makes me cry everytym with that clip.

[@shirleybotha1224]

Me too

[@warakibho4196]

On 02 November 2019 in South Africa we all just human beings the whole day no one talked about politics, violence, racism, poverty or crime all the news channels were talking about springbok winning the world cup a message of hope was spread all over that day. I bet on that day you could a meet black or white man and hug they would automatically know. It was nice.

[@boytjiejoolz]

Thank you very much. Spread the word 🙏 and rugby, the more players across the world equals more opertunity

[@kr1tical41]

Highly recommend you watching the documentary called “chasing the sun” (no reaction needed just think you’d enjoy it and learn a lot about the story of South African rugby over the past 5 years or so)

[@tiaannel7716]

Mapimpi is kind and caring and just a absolutely legend and Al of South Africa love him

[@jacqueshollands5630]

While the story of Mapimpi is endearing, it was sad to see Kaunda Ntunja (2:33), who died so prematurely at the age of 38. Great commentator.

[@zanelemasimula5174]

Make no mistake we love our Town ships you don't die alone there we check on each other

[@fxcpezgh37br47]

Bro, you don't know it yet but you're South African 🇿🇦 hooked now.

[@barrys1342]

Great commentary brother Much love from Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

[@jacquessteyn102]

Mapimpi is a legend!! Quick as lightning as well

[@michelletewhata7768]

This a beautiful story. All Blacks and South Africa are very close, more than we are with Aussies. No offence to the Aussie. We both are similar in many ways when it comes to Culture, Values and respect. Off the feild All Blacks and RSA go out and get drunk. Few videos on both teams at the bar or Club. Aroha,ai

[@africamsimango9221]

Hell of a story. That is deep.

[@DorotheaDraghoender]

Thee Most Beautiful Game in the WORLD!!! OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤️❤️❤️❤️... ALL OUR PLAYERS OF COLOUR CAME TO AGE AFTER 1994... HOWEVER WE ARE UNITED WHERE RUGBY IS CONCERNED... ALL DISAGREEMENTS ON THE BACK BURNER... GO BOKKE... FROM Your Most Stylish Supporter❤❤❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@neomosige]

That's story was emotionally touching

[@tiaannel7716]

They photos is put on the numbers every game mapimpi is a legend

[@thepropfirmmaster9352]

beautiful reaction brother, real talk for real :), all the way from South Africa here.

[@lazytitan8038]

Oh and on the jersey story , usually they do fans on the back of the jersey, tou could submit photos. But for the world cup final they did family members.

[@michelletewhata7768]

Another Story to React to is Fiji they have a beautiful story aswell. It called the most unbelievable story in rugby_Sevens from Heaven

[@nkosinathinotototo8843]

The meaning of Mapimpi is Cobra

[@currychicken2549]

Watch Invictus the movie . To me that movie is the GOAT

[@Outdoorcookwarereviews]

That was deep bruh!

[@matthewalexander7574]

Love this video

[@jeremyreid9582]

“Sport has the power to change the world, it has the power to inspire.” - President Nelson Mandela

[@schalkswanepoel2916]

You should try and watch the whole documentary where this small clip comes from.... Im just not sure how u gona get it.... Its called (chasing the sun)

[@leevanrheede9242]

hey u look nice with r new haircut

[@ameerneethling7586]

You should watch that miniseries called chasing the sun

[@jeancpt]

Power of rugby? The '95 Rugby World cup celebrations was the first time we celebrated together as South Africans. The were no colour distinctions! That day our blood was green and we were world champions.

[@marietjievandermerwe8189]

Please check out: A true national treasure! Makazole Mapimpi just out getting his groceries. 💚 #RWC2023 He went to buy groceries for older people in his community. Respect

[@matibanebavuyisedinga2173]

Look up lukhanyo Am.. Rugby mechine

[@emphatic1988]

The commentator in this story, Kaunda Ntunja passed away last year :(

[@LinuxBoi-cc5yz]

What is the song at the start? I heard it alot here in RSA

[@jacquessteyn102]

We only did it for 2019 jerseys

[@Unex-Productions]

😭😭😭

[@masora6773]

Power of Rugby 🏉

[@tshepomogotsi]

Shouldn't have watched this while cooking...im getting allergies and isht, onions.

[@karengarrow5579]

It’s not mampimpi it’s Mpimpi that’s the correct pronunciation

[@SeanLee39]

Another south African video boring

[@shaheempashua6924]

Change the channel bitch🙄

[@ngwenya5583]

@@shaheempashua6924 Jaa!!!Tell Him Baba🤣🤣🤣

[@shaheempashua6924]

Imagine this msunu 😂💦

[@ngwenya5583]

@@shaheempashua6924 Iyanya leBitch lol...

[@wot4922]

Go watch your own boring team. Fool👊🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦