This rugby player showed UNBELIEVABLE strength!

When Canada Took on South Africa in the Vancouver Rugby Sevens competition, it took just three seconds for the action to begin! After kick-off the South African's went to claim the ball and one of their players showed unbelievable strength to hoist his teammate up in the air!

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[sirhetmanpirate]

I know it's in the rules, you can't tackle until they're feet are back on the ground, but it's refreshing to see the players respect the moment... Can almost see #3 saying "oh hey let me help you get down safely there". Not many sports show the same restraint.

[AlfaWolfy]

Most people see the sport as just hitting each other but if you look at the rules and how they play it's a game full off respect

[michaelrmcornejo]

1. Excellent strength shown by SA
2. Excellent show of sportsmanship, fair play, and class by #3 and #6 in red.

[Jamacbwoyvibration]

The red player behind them was ready to help incase things never went as planned...pure sportsmanship

[mohlomphehi]

Forget the strength, talk about trust!

[bristonMekus]

Let's deeply appreciate how the catcher was so trusting. 🤗

[fulviab]

He is South African, I am not surprised. Years ago, Mtawarira did the same. They are the best.

[kingquads]

I love how opposing players respect the rule of not tackling before the lifted player is on the ground.

[kurtsudheim]

The beast may have retired, but his signature has been passed down

[pixelpotato]

He's been watching "THE BEAST"training videos 😆

[paynekandi]

You can clearly see by the #3 reaction, he could have saved him if he fell all the way back.. Good sportsman 👍

[moefapie]

Yeah well he's south african, the beast and couple of locks did it as well

[speaklife.]

Even the opponent wanted to help him not to get injured.

[artcervera]

As an American, I searched up rugby. I am surprised.

[ronaldick]

Full respect to Red number 3, good demonstration of sportsmanship

[DCavu]

One of the best 7s forwards ever. Power and skill with a bottomless gas tank and intensity for days. He always brings it. We here in Fiji love the way he plays.

[ngashjr]

Love how even the opposing team were concerned for his safety and didn't just blitz them while he was still in the Really miss playing this game!

[shahidalikhan]

I remember watching this one live lol. Probably saved him from spending the rest of his life on a wheelchair. Good work. That's how a team must have each others back.

[gyata]

#6 was thinking the sec your feet touch the ground your mine 🤣

[TheSelflessStrategicTrader]

I just fall in love with Rugby right now... Love how his teammate lifted him to achieve such beautiful move..