VIDEO: Springbok Makazole Mapimpi celebrated while grocery shopping
There are few things as warm as a South African welcome!
Ahead of the Rugby World Cup semi-final clash between South Africa and England, everyone is getting riled up and ready to support the Springboks.
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While our team is putting in the work to continue their World Cup journey, some players have faced unfortunate circumstances.
Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi suffered an injury during the match against Tonga, leaving him with a fractured cheekbone and out of the team until he recovers.
His spirits might be low, but when you are considered a national treasure, you can expect Mzansi to always show you love and spread some joy.
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Mapimpi was filmed grocery shopping recently and in the video the other customers and store workers celebrated him with a wonderful proudly South African Gwijo.
The visibly emotional Mapimpi thanked the group while clapping:
🇿🇦 A true national treasure!
— Jared Wright (@jaredwright17) October 20, 2023
Makazole Mapimpi just out getting his groceries. 💚 #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/B5QP421vgk
I love being South African 🇿🇦
— PovertyKiller_Official (@PovertykillerB) October 20, 2023
Here is another angle 📐 pic.twitter.com/ILT9LYsDab
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Fans reacted to the video by also sharing their support and hopes for a full recovery:
This literally melted my heart - such a humble man - such a legend.
— Mani (@opensaysmani) October 20, 2023
We're going to miss you in tomorrows game Mapimpi but you're still in our minds.#BokkeForTheWin
If anyone deserves this, its him. Legendary fighter, player and man pic.twitter.com/DWrtd3dUXQ
— JoeB (@JoeB1234567) October 20, 2023
Shame he looks very shy and humble, he tried to hide under the hat, it didn't work 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Ephraim Sedumedi🇿🇦 (@ephraimse) October 20, 2023
Superstar!!
— BETaWAY (@RoundHouseBet) October 20, 2023
Reckon he'll be flying over when we make the final? Hoping himself and Marx can make it there.
Hopefully it won't be too long until we see him on the field again!
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