Makazole Mapimpi recounts being showered with praise by passionate supporters after helping the Springboks defend their world title last year.

In a short clip from Chasing the Sun 2, the official documentary of South Africa’s 2023 Rugby World Cup triumph, the two-time champion looks back on when patrons and workers sang to him while shopping for groceries.

“I was surprised when I went to pay and they were singing,” the Bok winger said. “I was kind of shy because I didn’t know what to do… if I must join and sing or if I must wait and clap my hands.

“It’s something special, and I’m grateful and privileged to have people show me such love. I will never take that thing for granted.”

We’ve all seen that viral video of Makazole Mapimpi shopping for groceries. Soon, we get to hear his side of the story 🥹🇿🇦#ChasingTheSun2 #Springboks #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/tQXa309lZr

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