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Weekly English South Africa Rugby · Sports
265 Episodes
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World Of Rugby Comes After Springboks Coach Rassie Erasmus

The Springboks caused a global stir when they kicked off short against Italy in their second Test against Italy. There was an offside player too who collected the ball. Did the ball fail to go ten metres? Was there an offside player? And was it deliberate? Depending on the referee's…
24 Jul 14 min

Junior Springboks Rewrite History Against The Old Enemy

The Junior Springboks have won the Under-20 World Championship by defeating the old enemy, New Zealand, in the final in Rovigo, Italy. In a display of dominance, the young Boks led from start to finish against the Baby All Blacks and in this episode Peter looks back at the perfect…
21 Jul 14 min

Junior Springboks Rewrite History Against The Old Enemy

The Junior Springboks have won the Under-20 World Championship by defeating the old enemy, New Zealand, in the final in Rovigo, Italy. In a display of dominance, the young Boks led from start to finish against the Baby All Blacks and in this episode Peter looks back at the perfect…
21 Jul 12 min

Junior Springboks v Baby All Blacks: Teen Titans Collide!

The Junior Springboks go in search of gold on Saturday in Rovigo in the Under-20 World Championship final against their oldest enemies - the Baby All Blacks. It's the clash of the teen titans in Italy. Who will come out on top? In this episode Peter examines carefully the two…
21 Jul 9 min

Springboks Ready For War Against Georgia

The Springboks face Georgia in Nelspruit in their final July Test match before the Rugby Championship. Many feel the world champions did not live up to expectations against Italy and are now demanding a demolition job against the Georgians? But will the Springboks deliver just that? In this episode Peter…
18 Jul 9 min

Springboks Improve But Many Fans Are Still Worried

The Springboks put in an improved performance to see off Italy in the second Test in Gqeberha and wrap up a 2-0 series win. It was better, but it might still not quite be of the standard expected from the world champions. In this episode Peter dives deep into the…
14 Jul 18 min

Can The Springboks Crush Italy After Last Week's Flop?

The Springboks are out to restore faith and pride this weekend against Italy in the second Test in Gqeberha. The rugby world champions won the first Test against the Azzurri in Pretoria, but there was a feeling that the Springboks underperformed. In this episode Peter delves into why he believes…
11 Jul 13 min

Junior Springboks Send A Global Warning

The Junior Springboks sent out a second-string side and subsequently slayed Scotland 73-14 in Calvisano to wrap up their Pool A obligations at the Under-20 World Championship. South Africa's youngsters look the real deal and genuine contenders for the title. In this episode Peter analyses this win and discusses why…
10 Jul 10 min

Springboks Caught Spying? Gatland’s Outlandish Conspiracy!

Former Ireland, Wales and British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has accused Dr Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks of espionage! Gatland, in a piece written for The Telegraph, claims the Springboks were spying on the Lions during their training sessions on the 2021 tour to South Africa. In this…
10 Jul 12 min

Are the Junior Springboks taking a big risk against Scotland?

South Africa's Junior Springboks complete their Under-20 World Championship Pool A campaign on Wednesday against Scotland. The Junior Boks are already assured of a semi-final spot and coach Kevin Foote has made 11 changes to his starting XV. Is this too much of a risk? In this episode Peter explains…
8 Jul 7 min

Rassie Frustrated: Springboks Sleepwalk to Sloppy Victory

The Springboks have started their international Test season with a 42-24 win over Italy. It was a hard-fought and error-ridden performance by the world champions and it has left coach Dr Rassie Erasmus frustrated. In this episode Peter looks back at the good, the bad and the ugly of this…
7 Jul 15 min

Junior Springboks stun England in Epic Comeback!

The Junior Springboks came into their Under-20 World Championship pool match against England as the underdogs. They left as the top dogs! In a brilliant fightback performance the young South Africans not only defeated the English, but announced themselves as genuine title contenders. In this episode Peter details the stunning…
7 Jul 13 min

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
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