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Robson Sharuko
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THEY say a picture tells a thousand words and those who came up with this phrase must have had Darrel Makwasha in mind.
The young man, who is also known as the ‘Thigh Warrior,’ is one of the new crop of rugby stars whose arrival on the big scene is making fans dream again.
Makwasha’s dressing room image, proudly holding the Rugby Africa Cup which the Sables won in Uganda on Sunday, is causing quite a stir on social media.
The photograph is a perfect picture of a young professional athlete — strong, muscular and fearless.
Some fans are now saying the Sables deserve to be called the Warriors because they have shown they can win continental silverware.
Makwasha’s image also provides a throwback to some Warriors fans of a time when they had similar strong athletes representing them.
The likes of Mercedes Sibanda, Paul Gundani and Ephraim Chawanda were strong and fearless men who represented their country with pride.
Makwasha, who plays wing, is a product of the Prince Edward Tigers stable and had a stint at the famed Sharks Academy in South Africa when he left school.
He was also a junior bodybuilding champion in 2019.
The ‘Thigh Warrior’ is the toast of social media right now.
Here are some of the comments after his photograph holding the trophy appeared on social media:
The way Zim is portrayed globally one would think nothing good will ever come out of this country. But today here we are outmuscling Africa. We are honoured and proud thank you SABLES. — Joseph Chabata
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Bro not missing leg work. Congratulations to the Sables — Brendon Kay Sande
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Guys yesterday you proved that you will be a force not be taken for granted come World Cup. Your defence was solid and the way you managed the game between when to make a try and not was superb — Mike Mupedziso
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After rugby can you guys come and rescue soccer little guys. Congrats! — Misheck Nyawasha
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Congratulations my son very proud of you. — Rosemary Chemundo
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I guess you scared them Algerians, that’s one tough big guy there and leg day ain’t being skipped through and through, pass by cricket and show them a thing or two about winning. — Conrad Nyika
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Looks like Mario Itoje, England lock. — Tinashe Nhari
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So I’m the only one who wants his squats routine. — Peniel Ncube
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ZIFA must learn from rugby. — Kendrick Zvinavashe
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Isusu takananikira kuti takakurira mumasituation akasiyana — kumombe, zvimafight, Chero bhora torigona kusangoda kuvanyadzisira kumacups. — The Most Famous
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Tsinga idzo matii tidii chiboda icho ndachema zvangu. Makorokoto boys rangu. — Rosewitter Shonhiwa
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Sables, l will be happy one day if you beat Springboks, it will be silence everywhere. — Simba Hwakwa
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Thigh harisi repondo iro chinoshanda ku gym chikomana. — Munashe Mutungwazi
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This deserves to be immortalised for generations to come! I’m convinced this was created by a team of magical unicorns! — Queen Sinha
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Of course in Africa, rugby emanates from Matebeleland, Zimbabwe. Most former SA players are from the Sables. Truth be known, Zimbabwe is the Home of RUGBY — Munya Masiya
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