Rassie Erasmus emotional story about Makazole Mapimpi

[@kevobrien4329]

I come back to this clip a few times a year just to see the humility and empathy shown from one human being to another. If anyone sees my comment please like it so I can come back to this more often. Love and peace to all from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@olwethugangatele1683]

And we meet again❤

[@kevobrien4329]

@@olwethugangatele1683 Many thanks my friend 🙏

[@kevobrien4329]

Many thanks my friend

[@jaymarian4499]

Thank you

[@tshepolechuti]

Hi its my 4th time coming back to this post this year to get some inspiration, but its my first time seeing this post. I will be back in a few months to get some more strength❤ From🇿🇦

[@orical2832]

What other coach cries for his players and the sadness in their life story? Rassie is special. Very special.

[@sergegrattu5171]

Ben non, pleins de coachs sont investis émotionnellement et auraient la même réaction. Ce qui n'enlève rien au côté touchant de cette vidéo.

[@judgeandthejury6156]

When a big man cries he does so because he is genuine and he has love.

[@WHU63]

A coach who has genuine love for his players, and a player whose story will inspire a generation of young people in S Africa and elsewhere. We all love a success story.

[@mrdiegotecoppolla6101]

When you see a grown man crying like that... You know that's is from the inside deep inside the heart

[@harryjrose]

So many of us. Rassie is human.

[@didistone8482]

Came back to this clip after winning the World Cup again in 2023. I'm so proud of our nation. Proudly South African.🙏🏉

[@libertarian394]

Very strong generation of rugby players. I am happy that I could have seen both of their victories.

[@kingnyovane8831]

The resilience of the Bokke team is the symbol of all South Africans.

[@TomasGerhardusSmith]

What south african isn't proud.. I'm always proud to be born in polokwane

[@loicalex]

You did too brother

[@fredericgillot1976]

His tears and his tone are false... Erasmus is nothing but a fucking hypocrit with mafia-type methods based on charging the referees ont the net... WIthout that, SA would never have been "champions". Disgusting coach, with no "rugby spirit"

[@robsargent8801]

this video shows that our biggest problem in SA is our politicians...

[@mpembeb7982]

True.

[@rorkesparks2598]

Julius must haaaate this show!!!!!

[@alienworldvader]

150% gospel there my brother

[@thanduxoloponti2415]

One thing I have learnt from Rassie is that all of us as South African, black, white colored you name it, we've got a lot of unlearning to do. We need to be honest enough to identify that some of the things we were thought growing up by our different communities are not so true. We need to be bold enough to look past the stereotypes or the perceptions we have about other races and see things for simply what they are. At the end of the day if I jugde people of a certain race based on what I've been told, I don't even think I deserve to be called a man because a real man makes his own decisions independently not based on what the majority or the group is saying. That is exactly what Rassie did, he choose to give the players of color an opportunity to prove themselves so that he can base his judgment of them on facts. That's all we ask for, nothing much.

[@jaredkruger9750]

@@thanduxoloponti2415 well said brother.

[@l9ino170]

I'm a 37 year old black man and I am crying, because of the raw emotion shown by another human being towards another, does not see race at all despite being a white South African male, if we work together like this we South Africans can conquer the world

[@dwest3435]

Well said mate, if we all can just look past the the color, we are all good humans. There are a few bad apples that spoil it for everyone else unfortunately. Respect

[@unondwayzauyashinga1735]

I agree fully. Why, oh why can we not just all stand together and live together and support each other ?

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Yes. From afar, we know the battles that corruption and traditional tribal rivalry bring. We wish you the best luck in winning through.

[@GulfNZ]

So true - our best wishes for SA and it’s RUGBY 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@o.dluthuli2264]

You are loved and precious,thanks for paying so much attention to a deeper moral of the heart touching testimony.💚🙌🏾💚

[@theoramcharan8536]

I'm pretty sure Makazole has the biggest family in the world now - 58 million Saffas. Dude is welcome for a braai at my place anytime

[@cjwblythman]

add the millions more from other countries

[@lonelyspyro2124]

English here, sad to lose but all of those players will be welcome to my dinner table.

[@andrewkeen3129]

I would pay just to meet the legend haha

[@shelr8204]

Best comment and so true

[@garyodriscoll7988]

Add 5 million Irish to that too

[@FattyMatty426]

I'm an Australian and this brought me to tears. What a player and what a coach. Good luck in the final lads. I can't beleive I'm about to say, Go Springboks.

[@LionelMessi_10-d1l]

😂Thank you

[@skywafer8298]

Thank you buddy. Massive heart.

[@NoDnaJustRsa]

❤😂😂

[@brettwilkinson9529]

I'm a kiwi and simply love everything about Springbok Rugby history. A fascinating story from start to finish

[@TheFinebush]

We haven't finished writing it. Much respect my kiwi brother.

[@aleccastro4761]

thanks for the great words, Brett - I feel the same for Kiwi rugby history , still remember watching the Sean Fitzpatrick days, intense great rivalry!!

[@april-tui3524]

Me too.

[@Griz8787]

Much respect Kiwi brother. Us as South Africans feel the same about the All Black.

[@HighMaintenancePS]

Feel the love in this post rugby nation! Its fascinating to watch the black African talent emerge into Spring Bok rugby. We all know you guys face massive challenges over there. Massive. We wish you all the best. Rugby brings great honesty to all human endeavour for the brief, sublime duration of it's athletic, skillfull and witty battle. To the strongest of all our oponents, huge respect SA, from NZ. Mu

[@rugbyshorts]

Also, RIP Kuanda Ntunja, who sadly passed away just before this series was released. You changed rugby commentary forever and made us passionate about the game again.

[@DunateoRom8v37]

What series is it mate?

[@thanduxoloponti2415]

Xhosa commentary will never be the same

[@PauloJorgeMonteiro]

That is still the most passionate commentary I come back too over and over again and I did not understand a single word. I think sometimes you don't need. The emotion speaks for itself. I am so sorry to hear those sad news.

[@daaichommie708]

@JM I often change the commentary to Xhosa or Afrikaans just because its so much more passionate. fun and informal than the utterly boring English commentary. When Joel stransky, Bob Skinstat or Hugh Bladen are talking, I switch immediately.

[@sAmiZZle82]

Oh wow he was my age, 38 and succumbed to COVID! That is very sad and very scary!

[@reupenamuaimalae6965]

I’m a die hard All Blacks but honestly I’m huge fan of this coach and the Springboks well deserves Champion .

[@thijssteeg6506]

For sure! As humble as he is and where he got the team to where they are now is just great

[@babyjoe_679]

Same here bro... 💯

[@d-stroyer6888]

Thanks Reupena

[@fwoibles]

That's no you, that's rugby, and why you like rugby.

[@Adam-tf9nb]

Tautoko that bro

[@oldman774]

The emotion of Rassie just shows how much he cares for his players.

[@mikev8746]

Sounds like he still has a family. In his coach, teammates and friends. Good people should never be alone.

[@TiNRiB]

He has 60 million family members! #StrongerTogether

[@siphiwemsimanga2180]

Our politicians seperate us each an everyday for their own benefit. Thank you coach RSA rugby will never forget you and as for us fans we are one 🇿🇦

[@siyandarasi8494]

And the Whites employers who discriminate in terms of salary differences and certain opportunities given to Whites. I'm not a supporter of the EFF but I agree with some of the things they fight for. The ANC is terrible also, I mean utterly terrible. As a country we are in a very difficult position where there is not even a better alternative.

[@joras1475]

Together we stand

[@Rustie_za]

@@siyandarasi8494 Mate I can swing that same argument back to you - we have so many black emplyees appointed in a financial services corporate, the white guys are getting way less money. So can we just stop with the white VS black comparisons and focus on giving the job to the best man and pay him for what he is worth.

[@playmoreguitar5393]

@@siyandarasi8494 great maybe you can send some of that privilege my way, white with an honours degree and unemployed for 8 months in SA after returning... thanks 🖕

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

@@playmoreguitar5393 Remember, the effort to move forward comes from both sides, you most certainly are not benefiting the cause

[@cyo201]

Why am I seeing this for the first time? I can't help myself right now😢

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

As an Aussie I've only got the most tremendous amount of respect for Mapimpi and Rassie, they represent what this sport should be about, not former private school kids who behave like dickheads when they get two beers into them on tour.

[@jmt1335]

Amen to that!

[@testlogin9716]

You understand Russel.

[@keithcrane469]

Dickheads with two beers into them...England by any chance??

[@jordanmeanes4464]

@@keithcrane469 Lets be honest, if you see 56 million people as one entity then I guess he means you.

[@keithcrane469]

@@jordanmeanes4464 Genius

[@janlamprecht9229]

Mapimpi, baie liefde vir you my vriend. Jy maak my trots om ñ Suid-Afrikaner te wees.

[@forwardpaunganwa4135]

Sport has no racism. Politics has plenty of it! A Zimbabwean who supports the Springboks.

[@tamaramkula7913]

This man is authentic. Nobody can imitate his humility, kindness, compassion and ubuntu😢😢😢I love him.

[@ninabritton7917]

Mapimpi, YOU HAVE THE WHOLE SA as family now, so much love for this player from all South Africans!!!

[@adrianchetty778]

True story❤❤

[@Grant-kj4eq]

Rassie is an extremely special human being . He is a National treasure

[@thanduxoloponti2415]

The gwijo on the background alone sums up everything for me. I was playing for Winter Rose under 15 when Makazole first joined Winter Rose club, it was in 2009. The man was a beast in the weight room and on the field, as a result he only played few games for under 21 that year and went straight into the first team. Everyone was raving about him and he was only 19 years old at the time. He is the most humble guy I have ever met. Seeing him on that trophy bus tour in Cape Town just brought tears in my eyes because I have seen the grind and his humble beginnings. I am sure ooMr. Koshe notata uNompilo are happy with the man you've become mntaks. You'll go down as one of the greats in my history books. I don't even wanna talk about Rassie, South Africa needed Rassie more than we need a President. He knows South Africa to the core, and no other coach would have done what he has done for South Africa. We appreciate and love everything about you Rassie.

[@pdvjourno5893]

Very well said!

[@anaidoo6261]

Well said my brother.Glad you got to witness Makazole's life in person and that you also see his humility and sincerity. His life also brings tears to me especially him scoring the try in the final it was truly fitting and much needed to inspire us to never give up despite our challenges in life. Also believe Rassie will fix this country as president!!

[@gunsakimbo9064]

Wow bro that's amazing. Bless up cuzz 💯

[@masimbongenoqa8825]

Yhooo bra watsho kwavakala 🙌🏽

[@anaidoo6261]

@Thanduxolo Ponti Well said brother I agree 100% with your statement. Truly the responsibility lies with us in raising our children with seeds of love for other races ,differences etc not through seeds of hatred. May this statement impact others! ...God bless you

[@Anthonycoup]

This is why we lost in the final how can we compare to the passion and desire of these South Africans

[@RabbitholeIsrael]

is no that you lost that borhers me. it is how alot of your players didnt want to have the silver medal around their necks. how sad is that

[@Macron87]

I thought it was because the winners scored more points

[@Macron87]

@@RabbitholeIsrael Look at many medal awards - the losers often remove their silver medal. But after two years, get over it.

[@nathanvanderriet209]

Don't see why it's sad. They don't owe anything to anyone who thinks they should be happy with a silver medal. And if it were me, I also wouldn't see any use for it

[@keithcrane469]

I agree and I think the players realised that too

[@CamCanEdits]

This is what it means to be South African. Mapimpo Brings Hope with every game he plays. he shows us that nothing is impossible. That just because you have loss the hardest up bringing that you can do anything!

[@dovahking5991]

As a staunch New Zealander I have felt the power, the pride and the joy this cup can bring to a nation. It was with immense pleasure to watch Sia lift it not only for SA but for the whole of Africa. It also healed wounds of a failed all Black's campaign. Cherish the next 3 years and will see you in battle once again. One love one heart

[@aleccastro4761]

@Jacques Malan The day Argentina win a WC or a RC or a Super Rugby Title ill be cheering madly for them, even as a Saffa

[@bhupendrabasilisco-gurung7405]

@@aleccastro4761 unless you’re a prophet, your wish was granted bro! Felicidades Los Pumas, you’ve created history....wot an unbelievable performance!🇦🇷🏉👌🏼👏🏼🙌🏼👊🏼🙏🏼💙

[@aleccastro4761]

I think we’re all Argentina supporters today - they played such a solid game ; impossible to fault them. If they can keep the passion up they could take this RC

[@Rugbysnapshots]

Alec. Big congratulations! What a tremendous achievement. Thoroughly deserved win again the Abs. I'm going to watch the next two games with anticipation. What if they can pull off another one??

[@alwynbosman6258]

In the final

[@MountainMan_NZ]

Rassie, congrats to you today winning RWC 2023! You are a true leader that empowers through strategy, passion and emotional connection with your players. As a kiwi All Blacks fan, I am proud of the NZ boys today and happy for your SA team and your nation. Beautiful story 😊

[@razeenmeyer9728]

Respect to you, your family and your country. May God bless you in abundance ❤🇿🇦

[@reignzionelijah3246]

Out of complete hopelessness...you have one of the greatest players in Springbok History. The Lord works in mysterious ways

[@LuPoj]

Polish rugby fan here. Huge respect for Bokke coach.

[@sueferos3898]

Good morning how how very very sad aim now 76 years of age but when this young come on to tv I look at him with tears in my eyes and said this man is a winnner And mr Erasmus what A strong man you are to acknowledge such strong ness in him May he walk always in the light of his career And May it go well with him

[@sboneloloren8605]

I love this couch . I love how he loves black players . He is a true champion congratulations SIR Rassie Erasmus . You are a true unifier of the Nation . We need more Africans like you

[@timbanwell1756]

I am English, and our loss in the final was emotionally hard. But I never cried. This made me cry. I will always looking at the back of the shirt when I see this try...

[@shelr8204]

Respect mate

[@Martin-pb7ts]

Very kind words Tim, really appreciate you putting that down here.

[@oac_athleticism3854]

Englishman here too, the final was rough but I have nothing but love for our South African brothers in Rugby, a team with heart and emotion who have overcome so much to be where they are today. Whenever I see the green and gold I think of just how far these giants have come, from a house divided to an immovable object of Rugby greatness that can leave everyone in awe from the coaching to the field work. Baie geluk Bokke, the indisputably best team of Earth!

[@user-vv1do1wg1j]

your loss was pathetic. you lost the worldcup of a sport, which you created, to a 3rd world country 🤣🤣

[@ioanekoroivuki543]

Someone must be chopping onions in SA and I can feel it all the way in Fiji. What a coach. What a team!

[@kemisau7616]

This made me cry I'm from New Zealand but south Africa well done on the rugby world cup awesome stuff guys ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ndileka216]

Rest in peace Kaunda. I always cry when I hear of Makazole's story. Oh Rassie😭

[@drukjohn1982]

Rassie please run for President one day.

[@nyoni_tour6677]

Not necessary: they are a millions of rugby fans in southafrica that have looked upon rassie. They are the ones that can change the future of southafrica with the system of him, it a matter of time when they will exist one day.

[@l9ino170]

Yes, him and Thuli Madonsela

[@jonathanlloyd1859]

@@l9ino170 And for our country Mascot we need Uncle Trevor Nykane!!!

[@siba-mini8377]

@@l9ino170 IMAGINE the miracles that would come out of that combination

[@justlouis7291]

Now more than ever, just had to come back to this video for some comfort in our chaotic week

[@ainsleyspongebob2877]

Each and every Springbok in that 2019 team had a story : Siya Kolisi was born into poverty and his mother died when he was very young, Malcolm Marx 's mother raised him on her own, Duan Vermulan's father died of cancer when he was just eight years old, Makazola Mapimpi was born into poverty and most of ( maybe even all) of his family members are dead ( Some of them even murderd ) . In conclusion we South Africans live hard lives but we are made stronger for it.

[@LukeLionel]

What you just said there is all correct we are made stronger

[@Macron87]

Every human has their story

[@annamariaditullio5206]

I love all of you ❤️

[@nickm8494]

I'm English and I visited South Africa for a few months in the the winter of 1997. It was still a time of healing for the nation and I didn't know what to expect. I found that the country was bursting with good people and hope for the future. That world cup defeat hurt, but looking back I wouldn't have wanted any other team to beat us. Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika

[@jmt1335]

Cheers, Nick M! We’re facing a third wave of Covid and the situation is looking terrifying. So, I am rewatching rugby highlights and remembering that at the end of this documentary it says, “Chasing The Sun is dedicated to everyone who chooses hope”..... I don’t know where people can watch the full documentary series around the world, but I’ve watched it twice through now. It’s powerful.

[@philipkeeling8647]

The country had huge potential but under the Anc government, its gone backwards and far worse than it ever was. Before, Black people were suffering, now everyone is suffering

[@busanikhanyi]

@@philipkeeling8647 wtf are talking about? Far worse? Do you even know wat that means? you people are delusional. You want your apartheid back so bad ey

[@chomskyhitchens]

@@busanikhanyi Busani - not all are delusional but wow that guy needs a kick up the butt. All of us need to stand together against the new threat

[@IAmSchalla]

I’m absolutely broken after watching this😢 - I feel for the man, our Makazole! My heart breaks for you😢😢

[@sibabalwejabe7419]

The story of mapimpi gives me hope that I can also do it and I can also lift the Webb Ellis trophy 🏆

[@dennis-ng3yx]

you do it one day my brother believe in you grettings frome Switzerland

[@mikezog1030]

Of course you can - just work hard like him.

[@toiletsmithy3630]

if you beat the all blacks then hell yeah. just gotta get past them, then it's a guarantee youll hold it

[@nkosibless2253]

@@toiletsmithy3630 ddnt we lose to the all blacks yet won the world cup?

[@dantakeoff]

@@nkosibless2253 Cough cough...Nobody saw that:}

[@Sole_Mio_685]

Respect - from an All Blacks fan.

[@rubenmaritz4927]

I’ve watched this video 1000 times and I’ve cried 1000 times

[@default5790]

Proud Kiwi here. I was rooting for South Africa all the way as soon as we were knocked out. Nothing but Love, Respect and Admiration for my Southern Hemisphere and South African brothers! ❤️ And this story only reaffirms that.

[@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127]

To anyone out there who believe men are toxic, I present to you a real man in Rassie Erasmus. Real men feel the way Rassie do about the people in their lives. They are strong, yet gentle. Weak men break and judge and destroy and hate. They can't help themselves.

[@salomonligthelm14]

this is beautifully said mate!

[@ntombodidimhlubulwana4862]

Best comment by far

[@ovr4tee]

We Well said!

[@merlotonthego6412]

Here after the 2023 RWC final. Still tears me up as if I’ve never watched this. What a coach. What a team. What a country. South Africa I love you all. 🇿🇦❤️🏆

[@1ne.B4r.L3ter]

Im a brit and this story makes me want to cry.

[@ben-9123]

I’m English and I was moved to tears. As painful as it was to lose that final, you have to applaud what a wonderful team they are and I have always admired Rassie as a coach and as a person. As for Makazole Mapimpi, his story shows that anyone can come from anywhere, and do anything, and do it all with great class. I’m very pleased for him. I can’t think of anyone else who deserved to win the World Cup more than him.

[@sanelemjwara7771]

Thank you sir. I found myself going back to this video ever so often to realise we as a country have a long way to go but we are united. I yearn for the day our nation unites even if the boks win or lose.i will die a patriot regardless❤

[@warrencerff1589]

To those who gave a thumbs down to this Raw Emotional video. I truly think you need to look deep inside your soul...because there is definitely something you missing inside of you.

[@kylemaritz4673]

Some may have disliked because it’s copyrighted. I think most people are good :)

[@mac231000]

after every game in the world cup so far, I come back and watch this

[@mac231000]

I can come back here, AND SAY WE CHAMPIONS! TEARS IN MY EYES

[@rjmn1]

AB supporter, and this is a big reason why they won, he took them from 57 zip easybeats to world champions in 14 games, yes 14 games.... they play for their country and this coach, Rassie obviously a very smart man, but you would play for this man because of the size of his heart. Mad respect.

[@rjmn1]

@Raymond O'Connor ok, maths isn't my strong suit ,🤣 Rassie is the man though

[@d-stroyer6888]

@@rjmn1 thanks brother

[@rjmn1]

@@d-stroyer6888 be blessed my friend ❤

[@RaymondvanNiekerk]

Seen this a few times. Tears every time. Viva Mapimps, viva Rassie, viva Springboks. ❤️

[@johndominguez5504]

Viva

[@rugbyleedslufc6575]

Wow, I didn't know that. Lovely words from Rassie.

[@burnner79]

I cut serious onions here, am watching over and over and the tears don't stop. So many stories in SA about how rugby rescued others from desuetude situations. I will always love this sport.

[@wayneblem223]

I feel you brother

[@Kgoki890]

The great Rasie Erasmus... My hero... National Hero...

[@Michdes]

French fan here.... often, when I see a game with the springboks...I ask myself: why are they so strong, so hard to hurt? It's evident . Their life... nobody is able to break you, with this kind of life. 😢

[@forgoogletotrack7181]

Life in South Africa is very hard, and even harder on most of my people. You develop tough skin and an unbreakable forehead living here. You have no other choice but to.

[@D1L1vidz]

The stories behind South African rugby and how much it has positively impacted the people in that nation will always be beautiful and inspiring.

[@bigvee6900]

I tear up EVERYTIME I watch this.

[@jurgen889]

O South Africa...we shall rise and live in harmony. Mapimpi, I now have a photo of you with me. I shall call you my brother. Thank you Rassie!

[@seekercpt]

most can not see - through the mist of now, but you right...South Africa, you do not realise just how blessed we are....we will live united in our diversity .... and rugby, thank you!

[@Jollyboy111]

As an Englishman, this is beautiful. This is more than a game.

[@blueboy334]

To see Rassie show so much emotion for another human is so moving...Rassie is really an extraordinary human being

[@bensonvincent1485]

ok, somehow I'm ok with the Springboks being world Champs now... damn, who's cutting onions 🥺🥺

[@boiledegg6788]

My thoughts exactly

[@natashaabdurahman4026]

Onions everywhere

[@mbusolungisani4364]

🤣

[@lorenzomostert7639]

So emotional the guy with the big heart thank you mapimpi for making the whole country proud 🙏

[@conorbraiden1619]

I'm Irish.... We didn't do so well in the world cup as you may know. Watching the bocks do so well during this world cup, and beating the best looking team of the tournament in extraordinary fashion was amazing to watch! Thank you! And to those heartless people who disliked the video I'm just lost for words.

[@rugbyshorts]

Rassie was in Ireland just under 3 years before he decided to take the job as coach of the Springboks. He was set to settle down with Munster and make his living there. It must take incredible courage to make the decision to leave what was going well for him and his family and take over what was possibly the most inconsistent SA team in modern rugby.

[@aleccastro4761]

@@rugbyshorts and as South Africans we can definitely give credit to the systems there for helping our players and coaches get better, never minding the passionate fan base over there that gives the game so much. Many of our players and coaches have returned so much better after doing time in Ireland and other parts of the UK. Can't wait for Lions 2021!

[@TrueDawn1]

I always enjoyed watching the Irish play..you guys have heart. Greetings from Cape Town.

[@williamb4652]

Thank you for awarding us "best looking". You know Mako Vunipola plays for us....?

[@jackdowling2598]

@@aleccastro4761 Did you say "Ireland and other parts of the UK"? Big no no Ireland is not in the UK 😂 Much love to South Africa great nation great friends ♥️

[@lePillierDroit]

Much respect from NZ 🇳🇿🇿🇦✊🏼👍🏼🏆🥇🏅

[@nicks9636]

So touching from your fijian brothers 😭😭😭😭

[@TrueDawn1]

Respect and greetings from Cape Town.

[@shelr8204]

Respect bro

[@lyallwilliams]

Mapimpi is loved bro if he was here I would shake his hand and give him a hug his a absolute legend

[@khanyabeja5602]

This is too emotional.. Seeing a coach crying bcz he feels the pain... Nevertheless we as south Africans are extremely proud of him... He might not have blood family bt you guys as springboks team you've got his back and also us fans..God almighty is his pillar of strength...hes blessed already🙏🙏🙏

[@KJ-sb5cg]

When South Africans are 'underdogs' or have their backs against the wall in any situation, they produce truly remarkable things 👏🏼🤙🏼🤙🏽🤙🏾🤙🏿🇿🇦

[@dad7082]

I too was born in New Zealand, but have always preferred Springbok Rugby . It is raw and primal unaffected and simple. And it’s only got better.

[@aleccastro4761]

I think in some ways the rawness of our rugby comes from the rawness of SA as a place. when people fight for something here, they put everything on the line. for better / and for worse. That said, NZ's great history of different cultures blending is a fascinating story and makes for beautiful watching on the field - im so we're staying in the rugby championship!

[@steadycasemiro]

Every South African should watch this. Brought me to tears. Before anything, you can see how much Rassie cares for his players. Lets them take the spotlight when lifting the World Cup but his mission is clearly bigger than just winning trophies. What a warrior Mapimpi has become to live through such tragedy and become a Springbok.

[@benedictnkhwashu33]

He paid attention to his players beyond the field, hence he could pick up such and find it touching. What a coach.... just what the country needs!!!

[@philipkeeling8647]

Imagine if every South African regardless of race had this much compassion for one another. Man it would be the best country on the planet

[@nosiphomaseko3179]

Hey Rassie, thank you for the transformation on Springboks to me uyindoda emadodendi.

[@thandomkonwana1579]

Ndiyakuva sister

[@robcousins231]

I remember reading and hearing about Kolisi and Mapimpi's stories in the lead up to the final and thinking, England are fucked. This was no longer about a game, it was about a story and a country's journey. England, France, All Blacks, no team could have beaten them that day.

[@ihaveaidsish]

So true. Us kiwis have a lot of respect for the Springboks and although they are our biggests Rugby rival, we wanted them to beat the arrogant English.

[@anneleonard739]

Absolutely true! I heard that the assistant coach of England apparent saw the Springboks earlier on the match day... He then reportedly told Eddie Jones that there would be no way that ENG would win... The Springboks just had that whole team vibe.

[@christianbarrow2568]

@@ihaveaidsish We absolutely flattened you in the semis so that was almost certainly just bitterness talking.

[@batchad23]

@@christianbarrow2568 its not bitterness its respect for their biggest rival. As an SA fan, if we lost to France, most of us would still be routing for NZ to take the cup home this year, because of mutual respect for our greatest rivals. Whether they played France or England in the final. Doesnt mean i hate the French or English teams, i just have a respect and love for NZ that comes from years of rivalry. They are the joker to our batman (and it would be vice versa to them).

[@forgoogletotrack7181]

And they just did it again. I know in my gut that my countrymen will bring home that cup in 2027 as well.

[@IS-77]

Rassie is the man. I respect him so much. South africa loves and salute you man

[@GWLAD]

I’m a proud Welshman this is so sad and to see a big guy like Rassie Erasmus cry 😢 very touching

[@jjjjjjj407]

24 year old munster fan born and bred and that brought me to tears absolutely something you can’t teach or fathom

[@blairrobert3438]

I'm a Scotsman and I'd never heard about this until now. I cried too. Makazole has a giant strength within him. God bless.

[@bhekimasikane9097]

We need more man like this … Caring / loving not scared to show their emotions… this world will be a better place…

[@gerryball4298]

When you think of how physically tough this man is, and then you see him reduced to tears it just shows that inside us all is a spirit that wants to connect to and be with other beings in a very deep way. Tremendous respect for what Rassie and all his team have achieved together. It is one of the great stories to come from South Africa, amongst all of the very real problems that beautiful country has.

[@KwizatsHaderach8]

I don't think I've read a more genuine and resonant comment on YT before. Striking for it's simplicity, beautiful for it's sentiment. Pure class, from someone I can only assume is not South African.

[@libadviser8793]

This story man, im just in tears now all over again. God bless all of my countrymen, oh South Africa our land.

[@eoins671]

Very proud to have had Rassie as coach of my province, Munster.

[@factthisfact]

And this is what makes a great coach. One that can mold world cup winning teams. Respect to you Rassie. A whole nation looking up to you.

[@manliketito._]

I am a 🇰🇪but fell in love with 🇿🇦. Their history ,culture and people . I love everything about this country.despite the hard situations being faced by 🇿🇦s; Gender Based Violence, White Farmers Killings, Racism, political instability and Unfair distribution of resources . Right now all that 🇿🇦s need is to Sound the call to come together And united the shall stand.#strongertogether.

[@carlazacharias2596]

I love my country and all the cultures and races here. This is a clear example that racism is a commodity required by the politicians to operate.

[@chezcpt8277]

what a brilliant comment👏👏👏

[@kofiopam5828]

Rassie is ... everything that inspires me about coaching. Everything he feels for his players, inspires in his players, demands from his players. Rassie and Siya: a truly legendary coach-captain combination.

[@Fat-To-Fit593]

From a all black fan wow this is heart broken I'm now so clad use won the world cup. Much Respect to the coach and Makazole Mapimpi I'm a fan now sir.

[@ktrump5882]

I'm an All Blacks fan. I LOVE THIS MAN from the time that he was a player to become the GREATEST COACH OF ALL TIME !!!! 🇺🇸🤙🏽

[@toiletsmithy3630]

greatest coach of all time? oh stop it

[@ihaveaidsish]

@@toiletsmithy3630 Im a kiwi, name a better one? This man took over a pretty disorganised outfit 18 months out from the World Cup and literally sandbagged everyone.

[@syre97]

"Into ezihlwahlwazayo madoda" 😢 this man changed commentary. May his soul rest in peace.

[@geerilla4626]

Thats pulls at the heart strings😢. Feel for the bro, and i call Makazole Mapimpi my bro because from this day foward you are more than welcome to be part of our whanau/family. With love cuzzy from your new family in Aotearoa New Zealand. 🇳🇿🇿🇦🤝🏉

[@relativeair]

This just made me look at my life I thought was hard and inspired me to shut the fuck up and have no excuses and fkn succeed!!

[@patpat4233]

Damn...i cried watching this...not only because I am a huge fan of Mapimpi but hearing this...

[@ape.sleep.repeat.4009]

@JM any way to get hold of this documentary in England? Can’t find it anywhere

[@shelr8204]

The whole country cried in that moment I can tell you that.

[@john6714]

We still miss you in munster Rassie but are delighted for your success

[@mandladludlu8359]

Wow I have a new respect for Rassie after this video man. I'm crying like a baby. God bless Mapimpi and God bless Rassie and all South Africans...

[@natashaabdurahman4026]

Me too. Watched the clip 15 times and cried like a baby each time

[@TimHopwoodMusic]

Yoh! I’m not even a huge rugby fan and it also made me cry.

[@Sonnar92Gaming]

I've seen this clip twice a year, every year since it came out. I still smile through tears at the extraordinary love, respect and empathy Rassie has for his players. It is a beautifull thing to see and I get too be here to witness it

[@anaidoo6261]

A Makazole Mapimpi movie and autobiography is much need to capture the greatness of this humble and sincere man who never gave up despite his poverty and pain of losing his mom,sister and brother. I think it was fitting that Kuanda(Rip) and Rassie used this moment to express who Makazole was as a player and individual and the hardship he faced to be where he is today. It was His God-given Destiny for him to overcome all his pain and challenges to score in this final . I have been following his career since 2016 and to see him score in the final was overwhelming. I'm glad this scene managed to show everyone the significance of him scoring in this finall and how he never gave up despite his circumstances. May his life teach us that it doesn't matter what our circumstances are ,if we work hard and believe in our destiny we will overcome eventually.In tears everytime I watch this...

[@theobuniel9643]

How about an Invictus sequel with Mapimpi as the main character?

[@jaquesevers2355]

I agree...but its must be home made..by South Africans ..not Hollywood...people that understand our country..what divides us...what unites us..bring home the trophy boys...the nation is behind you!!!Mapimpi for president!

[@jurodahgabriel1816]

You are a good human being Mr Erasmus!!!

[@denverdavids6880]

Rassie, what a man! in the space of 18 months, he took us from being the whipping boys of world rugby, to being Champions.

[@philipkeeling8647]

They miss this oke big time here in Ireland as he was the coach for Munster rugby club which also became champions

[@khuledlamini2102]

Rassie is such a great leader and his sincerity is just incredible, he is just so far beyond issues like race. He single-handedly dismantled the whole black players quota narrative. Who can forget the 2 springbok cakes baked on the springboks birthday one with normal green and gold colour and the other written quotas. He just taught us so many life lesson as a nation and I would like to make him president of the nation.

[@willembooyens9391]

I can just imagine how great our country will be if we could all work together, towards one common goal, with great leaders to inspire us all. I hope one day we all do not look at each other not as a black or white person, but as brother and sister. I hope that day happens soon.

[@aleccastro4761]

@@willembooyens9391 I honestly think we mostly do see each other as brothers and sisters - it's just that when 1 person speaks with hatred it sounds so much louder than everything else, and it can make us all doubt ourselves

[@gabrielmkhonza7195]

Well articulated Khule. As a country we need to learn and appreciate that our diversity is our strength. Our politicians need to learn from the Springboks. #StrongerTogether. We also need to LIVE Mandela's ETHOS of Reconciliation and treating each other as Brothers and Sisters, instead of being hateful and contemptuous. Rassie is LIVING Mandela's ETHOS. The class of 2019 Springbok should be given Presidential Honours.

[@Rugbysnapshots]

Khule I can't agree more. That narrative was getting old. May we never go back to that.

[@nessy1245]

Earlier in the documentary I was like, what a rough coach...at the end of the documentary I was like wow. This is the best coach in the world. Play the game...win it then inspire 👏👏

[@davidmabatle-makoala337]

Each time i watch Rassie crying i m drenched in tears, i have downloaded this, thanks Mr Erasmus yu are great. God bless yu sir.

[@carlingram9722]

Man that got a tear out of me,erasmus shows true emotion😢

[@boatymcboatface6969]

His family is his team, his coach, his country. From a kiwi i say #respect 👊