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November 4, 2020
Chasing The Sun: Emotional reaction to Mapimpi's try in RWC final

Tears expected! Watch the incredible story behind Makazole Mapimpi's historic try in the Rugby World Cup final, and the story behind the numbers on the back of the Springboks' jerseys.

 Springboks  Rugby World Cup  Rassie Erasmus  Makazole Mapimpi
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Audio: Bok heroes share their RWC memories

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