Fashion king: Five times Springbok Mapimpi stole the show!

South African rugby player Makazole Mapimpi is known for his stellar ability to whizz past his opponents to score tries for the Springboks. What many fans don’t know is that the Eastern Cape-born rugby star is also a natural fashionista. Whether he’s stepping out for drinks with his buddies or attending the South African Sports Awards, the 32-year-old always looks dashing!

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1. SUITED UP FOR THE SA SPORTS AWARDS 

Earlier this year, Makazole Mapimpi was awarded the Sportsman of the Year Award at the South African Sports Awards. Mapimpi looked dapper in his simple black tuxedo paired with a pair of chunky formal shoes. 

“Extremely honoured to have received this award. Thank you very much South Africa,” he wrote on Instagram.

2. MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI’S GQ COVER 

The Sharks winger blew Mzansi away when he appeared on the cover of GQ South Africa’s April issue. Mapimpi was styled in a nude-coloured suit with a classic pair shades and a gold chain. 

Commenting on the cover one tweep said: “100% styling is amazing and it fits him like a glove. One of the best looks I’ve seen in a while.”

TAKE A LOOK 

3. BABY BLUE OR NUDE?  A CLASSIC FASHION COMBINATION

A quick look at the Springbok’s Instagram will tell you that he loves stepping out in a matching two-piece outfit and chunky shoes.

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4. GUCCI LOAFERS ANYONE? 

Makazole Mapimpi’s choice of shoes is always on point! For one of his more formal outfit options, the 32-year-old went with an all-black outfit and matched it with a pair of high-end Gucci slip-on loafers. 

As per MatchesFashion, the Gucci loafers can set you back a whopping R18,000! 

5. IS MAKAZOLE MAPIMPI THE KING OF LEATHER JACKETS? 

Rounding off our list of Makazole Mapimpi’s best fashion looks is a classic but elegant leather jacket outfit. Mapimpi looked ever-so handsome in a the jacket paired with a white Givenchy T-shirt, jeans and nude sneakers.