Makazole Mapimpi, right, looked like he was shunned by South Africa teammates during the Rugby World Cup win over Italy but Ressie Erasmus insists it was a "standing joke" within the squad. Getty Images
Makazole Mapimpi, right, looked like he was shunned by South Africa teammates during the Rugby World Cup win over Italy but Ressie Erasmus insists it was a "standing joke" within the squad. Getty ImagShow more

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Rugby World Cup 2019: Rassie Erasmus and Makazole Mapimpi clear up racism row

Erasmus said those who rushed to condemn his side had misunderstood a "standing joke" within the squad

Agence France Presse

October 06, 2019