PRINCE William begins a South Africa trip by playing touch rugby with kids — and renewing his acquaintance with “The Beast”.

Wills, 42, laughed when two lads grabbed him as he ran with the ball yesterday in Cape Town.

The Prince with 22-stone Tendai ‘The Beast’ MtawariraCredit: PA
Also taking part in the game was 22-stone Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira — a ­former rugby star he first met after Wales played the Springboks in 2014.

Wills joked with the 6ft 6ins prop: “You’re still as big as you were — bigger!”

The Prince and rugby ace laughed as they recalled the last time they met in a changing room after the Springboks beat Wales a decade ago.

The Beast said afterwards: “He came into the dressing room and I was only dressed in my towel and I said it was nice to shake your hand now I’m fully dressed – as opposed to half-naked.”

The visit was held to support The Atlas Foundation charity which takes rugby to kids living in poverty.

William had arrived for a four-day visit, culminating in his fourth £50million Earthshot Prize.

He kicked off the trip at the Earthshot Prize Climate Leaders Youth Programme at Cape Town venue, Rooftop on Bree – with its stunning views of Table Mountain.

And told 120 future leaders from Africa and Asia “you are going to change the world”.

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Prince William begins a South Africa trip by playing touch rugby with kidsCredit: Reuters