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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
252 Episodes
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Springboks v Italy: Why It Could Get Ugly At Loftus

The rugby world champions, South Africa kick off their 2025 Test season on Saturday at Loftus in Pretoria against Italy. Unfortunately it is a weakened Italian side that is visiting and the Springboks will be expected to show no mercy in this first Test. In this episode Peter details how…
4 Jul 18 min

Heart-Stopping Clash: Can Junior Springboks Outlast England?

We're about to find out if the Junior Springboks are indeed the real deal! The young South Africans face a formidable England at the Under-20 World Championship in Rovigo, Italy on Friday. The English are the favourites. But the Junior Boks were simply magnificent in their opening match against Australia…
3 Jul 10 min

Junior Springboks Get Revenge Against Australia

The Junior Springboks are off to a rolicking start at the Under-20 World Championship in Italy. The young South Africans have annihilated Australia 73-17 in their opening match. And in this episode Peter talks about all that the team did well and talks up the excitement around this magnificent performance…
30 Jun 11 min

Super Springboks Bash Bad Barbarians: The Ultimate Review!

The Springboks have kicked off their 2025 campaign with an emphatic win over a poor Barbarians team. As good as the world champion Boks were, there are question marks over not only the BaaBaas' performance, but also the chaotic manner in which their squad was assembled for this match. Was…
30 Jun 15 min

Junior Springboks Face Moment Of Truth At World Championship

The Junior Springboks kick off their Under-20 World Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia and it's a must-win. Defeat could spell their exit from the tournament already given they face an formidable England in Pool A as well. In this episode Peter analyses the strengths and weaknesses of South Africa…
28 Jun 12 min

Springboks v Barbarians: The Ultimate Preview

The rugby world champion Springboks kick off their 2025 season on Saturday in Cape Town against the Barbarians. The Boks are seasoned campaigners while the BaaBaas are a scratch team put together in the space of just a few days, and hastily so it seems. In this episode Peter looks…
27 Jun 16 min

The Day That Changed Springbok Rugby Forever

It has been 30 years since the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. For many South Africans this is a very special day and in this episode Peter takes a sentimental trip down memory lane to recall that famous day. Buckle up, because it…
25 Jun 14 min

Springboks v Barbarians: Glorified Training or Epic Showdown?

The rugby world champion Springboks kick off their 2025 season on Saturday against the Barbarians. Surprisingly the BaaBaas actually have a winning record against the South Africans. So much so that even if the Boks win, they will only restore parity in the overall head-to-head. In this episode Peter looks…
23 Jun 11 min

The All Blacks Are Coming For The Springboks! Bring It On!

Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has had a few things to say lately about our world champion Springboks. Some of it actually has merit but we're not going to just take this lying down, are we? In this episode Peter lays out exactly what Kirwan has said, responds to…
20 Jun 11 min

Why South Africa’s Switch to URC Was Pure Brilliance

When South Africa joined the URC in 2021 many scoffed. However now with the benefits of four seasons under our belt, and a very strong Springbok side, the fruits are there for all to see. In this episode Peter explores the journey from Super Rugby to the URC, talks about…
18 Jun 16 min

Springboks’ Old Age Crisis: Will They Survive to 2027?

Are there too many old Springboks and will Father Time catch up with them before the next Rugby World Cup? In this episode Peter explores the ages of the current Bok squad and tries to determine who can make it to Australia, and who's time is up! This podcast originates…
17 Jun 13 min

Springbok Squad: Who’s In & Who’s Out In 2025

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for the first four matches of the 2025 season. There are a few surprises and omissions. Some fans are angry while others are very happy. In this episode Peter breaks down the full squad and plays around with combinations to see just…
12 Jun 18 min

Why You NEVER Get Married on a Springbok Test Day!

Who in their right mind gets married on the day the Springboks are playing? Quite a few people in fact. In this episode Peter discusses this madness and describes how he has coped with this inconvenience in the past. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel
9 Jun 7 min

The All Blacks Ship Is Sinking Thanks To South Africa

The Springboks are thriving since South Africa left Super Rugby but now former All Blacks are calling for South Africa to return. They say the absence of South African players in their competition is weakening their game, their Super teams and the All Blacks themselves. But, as Peter explains in…
5 Jun 9 min

Springbok Jaden Hendrikse: Hero, Villain … or Just a Joker?

On Saturday, while playing in the URC, Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse caused a stir when he winked at Munster opponent Jack Crowley. Hendrikse was on the ground receiving treatment for an injured calf. But Crowley's space was occupied with him being next up in a kicking competition. Was Hendrikse really…
3 Jun 12 min

Who Is The Fastest Springbok Of All-Time?

We know some of our Springboks in the past have had some serious gas. Even today we have Boks who possess express pace. But if we had to put together an all-time list, who would rank where? In today's episode that is exactly what Peter is putting together for you…
3 Jun 11 min

Rugby’s Dumbest Idea Yet? The Club World Cup Explained

World Rugby has announced the creation of a Club World Cup starting in 2028, to be held every four years. Some fans are very excited, but the general feeling seems to be more on the negative side. Do we really need this? In this episode Peter examines what is going…
30 May 9 min

Are Springbok Test Match Tickets Too Expensive?

Are Springbok Test match ticket prices too high? In this episode Peter looks at the prices for 2025 Springbok Tests, compares them to what our UK counterparts are paying and even uses an inflation calculator to see if Springbok fans are being treated fairly in this area. This podcast originates…
27 May 10 min

Hilarious! All Blacks Want a Springbok-Style Bomb Squad Now!

In an unbelievable twist, the All Blacks are now considering their own Bomb Squad - the tactic so successfully used by Rugby World Cup champions South Africa. The Springboks have pioneered 6-2 and 7-1 bench splits over the last few seasons to the chagrin of many an international pundit, including…
26 May 7 min

The Springboks Are a Gold Mine & The All Blacks Are Sinking

The Springboks are one of world sport's most valuable brands but SARU is only just beginning to take advantage. This is exciting news for South African rugby ... and bad news for our rivals, like the All Blacks. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel
22 May 9 min
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