Mitsubishi SA has brought legendary value back to the market by introducing limited special edition models of the Pajero Legend II, and in an attempt of a superb charge-down, Mitsubishi South Africa now also sponsors the legendary Springbok lock.
The Pajero Legend II builds on the success and global celebration of Pajero’s impressive motorsport history of 12 world-record Dakar Rally victories, of which seven had been won in consecutive years.
“We chose to partner with Victor because we found an integrity that we could relate to. We share values of rectitude and toughness and are always striving to improve our performance,” says Braam Faul, the national marketing manager of Mitsubishi Motors South Africa.
Matfield began his Springbok career at the age of 24 and was widely regarded as the best lock in world rugby during his decade of playing for the Springboks. Initially retiring after the 2011 World Cup, Matfield made a comeback at the start of the 2014 season, signing a contract with the Bulls.
After the 2015 Rugby World Cup, Matfield joined and ended his rugby career at the English rugby club Northampton Saints.
Matfield is known for his size and athleticism, which cannot be overlooked. There’s tough, and then there’s playing 74 minutes of a brutal test match with a broken rib. That’s exactly what Matfield did in 2010 against England at Twickenham.
Regarding his partnership with Mitsubishi South Africa, Matfield said: “I am proud to represent Mitsubishi and look forward to a successful working relationship. The off-road credentials of the Pajero Legend II are class-leading and perfect for my family and I to enjoy while being completely synonymous with Mitsubishi.”
Matfield’s impressive career earned him numerous accolades, including that of the most capped Springbok in history, having played a record 127 tests. Matfield is also a six-time nominee for the South African Rugby Player of the Year (2001, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2011) and has been labelled the greatest lineout general in rugby history, and for good reason.
