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'The Beast' headlines Super Rugby's 'Nickname XV'

By Online Editors

Tuesday 12 May 2020

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: When one is involved in sport, nicknames become the norm.

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It is no different in Southern Hemisphere’s Super Rugby where a few classic names have appeared.

Probably the most well-known is “The Beast” aka Tendai Mtawarira.

Super Rugby NZ decided to celebrate some of the best nicknames in the competition.

Do you know the players’ real names?

NICKNAME XV | Please take a moment to appreciate some of these golden nicknames from #SuperRugby over the years 🤩 pic.twitter.com/eqM8665xwu
— Super Rugby (@SuperRugbyNZ) May 12, 2020

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