They are the history-making Springbok duo who ignited the 2019 World Cup final. For the Cell C Sharks to have any chance of short-circuiting Leinster's Vodacom URC season, Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi have to be at their electric best.
They are the dynamic and history-making duo who ignited the 2019 World Cup final and combined to score the first Springboks try in a World Cup final. For the Cell C Sharks to have any chance of short-circuiting Leinster’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship season, Lukhanyo Am and Makazole Mapimpi have to be at their electric best.
The visitors have experienced an indifferent season and lost matches they were expected to win, given the quality of their squad. Injuries have hurt them. There is no Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth, but what they have lost in these two iconic Springbok forwards, they have gained through the availability of Am and Mapimpi.
Neither Am nor Makazole Mapimpi were in Dublin in October when the Sharks put up a brave fighting effort in a 54-34 reverse, conceding three tries in the last 15 minutes. Now, the two Boks backs will be aiming to make a difference, as they have often done for South Africa in the biggest games. When asked about their relationship, Mapimpi said: “Lukhanyo is a very good friend, you know it’s been a long journey between the two of us. He’s someone I trust and we’re very honest with each other. If we make a mistake, or do something wrong, we aren’t afraid to tell each other. But it’s done in a good way.“It’s important to have that sort of relationship, and it keeps us honest.
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