It was three, maybe four years ago, Springbok wing Makazole Mapimpi recalled yesterday about the only time he played Scotland.
I did enjoy myself, he continued. It is quite a nice place. It is kind of cold, and I am not use to cold conditions.
At least this time, it is not as cold as last time.
Indeed, the 34-year-old should have fond memories of the November 2021 clash, won by the Boks 30-15, as the Sharks player scored a brace of tries to help seal the victory.
Now back in Edinburgh, Mapimpi and his teammates will look to emulate that victory against a dangerous Scottish outfit looking for a bit of revenge after last years loss to the visitors in the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup, while also hunting a first victory over the back-to-back world champions in 14 years.
