Sunday Social: Emotions, culture and playing with an injury

It is time for Planet Rugby’s Sunday Social, your quirky recap of the serious and not so serious talking points from the past week’s action.

First up, an emotional send off for Capo Ortega, who devoted almost two decades to Castres. A legend in every sense of the word. Look at what it means to him!

What a nice send-off for Castres legend Rodrigo Capo Ortega.

He enjoyed 18 seasons at the club, playing over 400 matches.pic.twitter.com/NI2xaYAOvC

— Planet Rugby (@PlanetRugby) April 26, 2022

Meanwhile, Super Rugby Pacific continues to grow as one of the most culturally inspired tournaments globally. Both the Fijian Drua and Highlanders perform war dances to commemorate the Drua’s first game at their home base in Suva.

CHILLS!

The passion. The culture. The love for the game… How bloody good is Super Rugby in Suva!

DRUvHIG | Live on @StanSportAU.#SuperRugbyPacific #StanSportAu #Rugby pic.twitter.com/HOupJ5eWxP

— Stan Sport Rugby (@StanSportRugby) April 30, 2022

Waratahs fly-half Tane Edmed breaks down after beating the Crusaders. Rugby is founded on passion, and it is excellent to see players show their passion for the game, its camaraderie and the battles on the field.

THIS is what it means!

How good is rugby! Congrats Tane and the @NSWWaratahs. #WARvCRU #SuperRugbyPacific #StanSportAu pic.twitter.com/syPch337DE

— Stan Sport Rugby (@StanSportRugby) April 30, 2022

A bit warmer than Glasgow in April? Rob Harley jokes about having sun cream hands as he protects against the South African sun.

Never change, Rob pic.twitter.com/tLj3YCtyEK

— Glasgow Warriors (@GlasgowWarriors) April 27, 2022

A packed house at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch for South Africa’s Varsity Cup final. Not sure how the organisers calculated 50%