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Step into the world of Front Row Rugby and experience the thrill of Springbok Rugby like never before! Our presenter, Peter Stemmet, is an award-winning sports journalist who’s lived and breathed rugby for years. With his passion for the sport, you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat. Get ready to meet some of your favourite Bok heroes from the past and relive their greatest moments. Peter’s dream is to bring Front Row Rugby to life on a permanent basis, and you can help make that a reality. All it takes is a simple subscribe and share with your friends. Together, let’s bring the excitement of Springbok Rugby to the forefront.
Weekly English South Africa Rugby · Sports
198 Episodes
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Springboks Bomb Squad Under Fire … Again!

The Springboks have successfully exploited rugby replacements laws with what has become an infamous 6-2 and even 7-1 forwards-backs split on their bench. This strategy has become known as the Bomb Squad. Many are in awe but there are also those who find fault. Former Scotland coach Matt Williams has…
19 Feb 8 min

The Real Reason The Springboks Are Playing Argentina In London

The Springboks will again face Argentina in the Rugby Championship in 2025. But Los Pumas will host the Boks at Twickenham instead of their home country in October. In this Episode, Peter will explain why the South Americans have opted to host South Africa in London instead of Buenos Aires,…
17 Feb 7 min

Underdogs Aiming To Shock Springboks At Rugby World Cup 2027

16 teams have now qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Over the weekend the four latest teams booked their place at the quadrennial showpiece. In this episode, Peter looks at the teams that will be challenging the world champion Springboks. Peter also explains who the remaining eight…
12 Feb 11 min

What The Springboks Noticed In Six Nations Week Two

Round Two of the Six Nations has been completed, and the Springboks were watching! Italy defeated Wales and Ireland vanquished Scotland, as expected, but England pulled off a surprise win over France. In this episode Peter assesses the three matches, gives his take on the action and goes in-depth on…
11 Feb 9 min

Springbok Money Heist: Where We Stand Now

The future of Springbok rugby is at stake! The South African Rugby Union has been thrown into chaos after a dramatic rejection of a $75 million equity deal with the American Ackerley Sports Group. This appears largely to have been a foolish undertaking from the start but now it seems…
10 Feb 12 min

What The Springboks Expect In Six Nations Week Two

It's Week Two of the 2025 Six Nations and the Springboks will be watching keenly. Doctor Rassie Erasmus will especially be watching the Italians in their match against Wales because South Africa face Italy in July in a two-Test series. Apart from that fans, will also be interested in the…
7 Feb 9 min

Springbok Future: Will This New Plan Deliver?

South Africa is blessed with an abundance of natural sporting talent but there is no guarantee that the Springboks will always be strong. In this episode, Peter details SA Rugby's latest programmes and strategies to ensure youth rugby is strong and with this fresh emphasis on development, hopefully, make sure…
5 Feb 16 min

What The Springboks Noticed In Six Nations Week One

The 2025 Six Nations has kicked off with several exciting games. No doubt the Springboks were watching closely to get an idea of what to expect later this year, especially Italy who they face in July. In this episode Peter summarises the first week of the Six Nations from a…
3 Feb 8 min

Why The Springboks Should Beware Of The Azzurri

The Six Nations is about to kick off and Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks will be keeping a closer eye than usual on Italy. Why Italy? Because in July the Boks are hosting the Italians for two Tests and Doctor Erasmus will want to be as well prepared as possible…
2 Feb 15 min

I'd Love You To Help Me Grow My Springbok Podcast/Channel!

Hi guys. I know you already love Front Row Rugby and I am incredibly grateful for the support and encouragement you show me. I would love to do this full-time and take my content creation to the next level. You can help me by signing up to join as a…
29 Jan 4 min

How You Can Win Springbok Legend James Small's Biography

James Small was a Springbok hero and legend. Small played with true passion and thrilled Bok fans throughout his colourful career. James is now the subject of a brand new biography being released this March. In this video Peter discusses the book, what's in it and how you can not…
28 Jan 4 min

Rugby's Fiercest Debate: Springboks vs Antoine Dupont

Antoine Dupont is the GOAT but not according to Springbok fans. In this episode, Peter looks at why Bok fans don't love Dupont the way the rest of the world does. Is it jealousy? Or do we feel disrespected by the rest of the world? This podcast originates from the…
27 Jan 11 min

Does Willie Le Roux's Springbok Career End This Year?

Willie Le Roux has been a Springbok rugby warrior for more than a decade. He has helped the Boks win the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Championship, Mandela Plate, Freedom Cup and beat the British and Irish Lions. But no one can go on forever. The 35-year-old is on 98 Test…
23 Jan 7 min

Shocking Truths About Springbok Rugby Equity Deal

In late 2024 it emerged that SARU were on the verge of acquiring a private equity partner. The USA-based consortium would pump much needed money into South African rugby and take over the commercial activities of the Springboks. But as more details emerged the deal began to look worse and…
21 Jan 12 min

Are These Springboks The Greatest Rugby Team Of All-Time?

Which team is the GOAT? Are the current Springboks the greatest rugby team of all-time? In this episode, Peter examines how our Boks shape up in comparison to some of other great rugby teams from the past. Where will the Springboks feature? This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby…
20 Jan 9 min

Springboks Face a New Challenge – Here’s What’s Coming

In 2026 the new rugby Nations Championship will launch and it is a fresh opportunity for the Springboks to add to their already impressive trophy cabinet. In this episode Peter explains what the competition is, how it will work and discusses the controversies around it. This podcast originates from the…
15 Jan 10 min

Three Things The Springboks Have To Change In 2025

The rugby world cup champions South Africa won 11 out of 13 Tests in 2024. But in order to improve and be even better, the Springboks still have a few areas where they can increase their performance. In this episode, Peter identifies three crucial areas, as well as a bonus…
13 Jan 16 min

This Will Be The Springboks' Biggest Test In 2025

The Rugby World Champion Springboks are on a hot streak of note right now. South Africa are the reigning world champions, Rugby Championship winners, Freedom Cup holders, Mandela Plate champions and Qatar Airways Cup winners too. The Boks have also won 21 of their last 24 Test matches. But what…
6 Jan 20 min

Springbok Captain Bobby Skinstad's Incredible Journey

Bobby Skinstad burst on to the international rugby scene as one of the sport's first impact players - a man coming off the bench and making a big difference. But there was soon controversy in 1999 when Springbok captain Gary Teichmann was dropped and many felt, unfairly, that Bobby had…
30 Dec 2024 35 min

Springbok Legend Andre Snyman Faces Serious Health Crisis

Springbok legend Andre Snyman is facing a health crisis. Snyman will undergo surgery in January to remove a brain tumour. His family is facing insurmountable medical expenses and in this episode Peter explains how you can help this great Springbok who brought so much joy to our lives.
26 Dec 2024 5 min
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