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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.

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?

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