Cape Town - Twitter was alive with words of praise for Tendai 'Beast' Mtawarira, who brought up his 100th Test cap on Saturday in South Africa's 23-12 win over England in Bloemfontein.

The 32-year-old became just the sixth South African to reach that milestone, and he was as pleased as anyone that the Boks emerged as winners on his special day. 

Mtawarira has started 91 of his 100 Test matches and he thanked his team-mates, family, support staff as well as South African rugby lovers. 

The tributes on Twitter told their own story as former players and fans alike paid tribute to the most-capped prop in Bok history. 

Mtawarira has not given indication as to when he sees himself stepping away from the game, but he is certainly a part of the plans for the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Here are some of the Tweets that caught our eye:

In his 100th test for South Africa, Tendai Mtwarira is in BEAST mode. #Springbokgameday @Beast_TM pic.twitter.com/dsxcrGmdzs

— South African Rugby (@Springboks) June 16, 2018

Wishing my Captain and great friend #SiyaKolisi a very Happy Birthday today! Also a big shout out to @Beast_TM on your 100th Test ??. Honored to call u guys friends! pic.twitter.com/Jt8oMzQjTB

— Wayde van Niekerk (@WaydeDreamer) June 16, 2018

Well done @Springboks ???????????? lots to be positive about and ssssooooo happy for @Beast_TM!!!

— Bryan Habana (@BryanHabana) June 16, 2018

100 Not Out: Tendai BEAST Mtawarira today will win his 100th cap v ????; he will be the 1st @sprjngbok Prop to reach this milestone. #centurion AND Our also wishing Captain a Happy 27th bday???? to Siya Kolisi, Born 16th June 1991, Zwide, PE ???? Top blokes!!!?????????? #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/PZwZkKjUOi

— ThandoManana (@TandoManana) June 16, 2018

Beast you Biscuit!what a boytjie,Respect Brother ??not out????

— Breyton Paulse (@BreytonPaulse) June 16, 2018

From humble beginnings to #Springbok& world rugby rugby icon. Tendai is the poster boy for #ItIsPossible through Determination, Dedication and Discipline.

Congrats munin’ina @Beast_TM on your 100 Test caps. Continue to inspire #Beast100 #SAvENG pic.twitter.com/bSNMKD5yAf

— Tonderai Chavhanga (@tchavhanga) June 16, 2018

Wish I was in Bloem tonight! Great win gentlemen! @Springboks Well done @Beast_TM #Legend!

— Ernie Els (@TheBig_Easy) June 16, 2018

Another classy performance from our @Springboks Congrats to @Beast_TM on a top effort. A series win was just the tonic to get the new era up and going. Who cannot support Rassie and his team now.

— Pat Symcox (@PatSymcox77) June 16, 2018

Congrats @Beast_TM on@your 100th!!! Welcome to @RugbyCenturions

— John Smit (@JohnSmit123) June 16, 2018

Incredible achievement my brother ????@Beast_TM it’s been a privilege ?? #tendai pic.twitter.com/B1eXhwmOf7

— BJ Botha (@BJBotha) June 16, 2018

Today my brother Tendai Mtawarira plays his 100th Test @WorldRugby ?? @Beast_TM you are an incredible human being????Thank you for representing our continent and showing everyone that you can be the best without sacrificing your values. ??Good luck today. ???? #RSAvENG pic.twitter.com/ZNzoBqOyuB

— Kirsty Coventry (@KirstyCoventry) June 16, 2018