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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
265 Episodes
160 – 180

The Bok Test Career of Toks Van Der Linde

In this highly entertaining interview, Springbok rugby hero Toks Van Der Linde opens up on his memorable Bok Test career. Toks only played seven Tests for South Africa but left an indelible mark. A fan favourite, Van Der Linde takes us behind the scenes and discusses the rawest moments during…
21 Dec 2023 37 min

Unstoppable Springbok: Stefan Terblanche’s Odyssey

In this exciting interview, Springbok rugby hero Stefan Terblanche speaks candidly about his record-breaking Springbok career in which he helped the Boks win the 1998 Tri-Nations. Stefan made his debut for the Boks in sensational fashion scoring a record-equalling four tries against Ireland. A year later he helped himself to…
14 Dec 2023 29 min

Unbreakable Springbok Spirit: Naka Drotske’s Journey

In this candid interview, Springbok rugby icon Naka Drotske opens up on his magnificent Springbok career in which he helped the Boks to victory at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Naka was also an important member of the team at the 1999 Rugby World Cup and played a key role…
11 Dec 2023 27 min

Rugby Domination: Andre Joubert’s Sharks Career

In this incredible discussion about his legendary Natal/Sharks career, The Rolls Royce of Fullbacks, Andre Joubert opens up on his wonderful time at King’s Park and how he helped the Durban union go from perennial underachievers to lifting the Currie Cup and becoming South Africa’s team of the 90s. Andre…
4 Dec 2023 23 min

A Golden Lion: Kobus Wiese's Transvaal Triumphs

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Transvaal/Golden Lions career, legendary lock, Kobus Wiese opens up on his memorable time at Ellis Park and how he helped the Johannesburg behemoth lift two Currie Cups, three Lion Cups and the Super 10, all in a very short space of time. Kobus…
27 Nov 2023 22 min

The Epic Western Province & Stormers Career of Corne Krige

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Western Province & Stormers career, legendary flank and captain, Corne Krige opens up on his memorable time at Newlands and how he helped his beloved Province lift the Currie Cup. Corne recalls starting out as a youngster winning the Currie Cup for the…
20 Nov 2023 20 min

The Unforgettable Sharks & Cheetahs Journey of Ollie Le Roux

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Sharks & Cheetahs career, legendary prop, and sometimes hooker, Ollie Le Roux opens up on his near-decade at the Shark Tank and his return to Bloemfontein to help his beloved Cheetahs lift the Currie Cup. Ollie recalls starting out as an amateur before…
13 Nov 2023 38 min

The Incredible Sharks Career of Mark Andrews

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Sharks career, legendary lock and former captain Mark Andrews opens up on his near-decade at the Shark Tanks. Mark recalls starting out as an amateur before the incredible transformation from Natal to the Sharks in the professional era. Along the way Mark experienced…
6 Nov 2023 36 min

2023 Rugby World Cup Dream Team of the Tournament!

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…
31 Oct 2023 16 min

Springboks v All Blacks: The Ultimate 2023 Rugby World Cup Review

Defending champions South Africa overcame New Zealand 12-11 in an epic 2023 Rugby World Cup final battle at the Stade De France. In this episode Peter dives deep into one of South Africa's all-time great achievements! The Springboks have become the first team in history to win the Webb Ellis…
30 Oct 2023 14 min

24-Team Rugby World Cup? This Is How It Would Look

The Rugby World Cup could expand to 24 teams. What would it look like? Who would the new teams be? What would the ideal format be? In this episode Peter considers the various options and gives his take on what would be the best way to expand the Rugby World…
25 Oct 2023 18 min

Springboks v England: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup Review

Defending champions South Africa overcame England 16-15 in a battle royale of a Rugby World Cup semi--final at the Stade De France. In this episode Peter dives deep into one of South Africa's all-time great burglaries! England were on top for 75 minutes but someone the Boks won and qualified…
23 Oct 2023 11 min

Springboks v England: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup Preview

Defending champions South Africa face old foes England at the Stade de France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals. In this episode Peter provides unique insight into what promises to be titanic tussle between two of rugby's giants.
23 Oct 2023 12 min

Springbok Dream Team From The Rugby World Cups

The Springboks have won the Rugby World Cup three times. Over the years we have seen some magnificent players don the famous green and gold and lead South Africa to glory. But which players are the very best of the best? In this episode Peter will attempt to answer this…
19 Oct 2023 17 min

How The Springboks Won The 2019 Rugby World Cup

Two years out from the 2019 Rugby World Cup the Springboks were in tatters. They had suffered two 50-point hidings to New Zealand, including a record 57-0 annihilation as well as a 38-3 demolition job from Ireland, not to mention a first ever loss to Italy. Enter Rassie Erasmus. The…
18 Oct 2023 14 min

Springboks v France: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup review

Defending champions South Africa overcame host nation France 29-28 in an all-time classic Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Stade De France. In this episode Peter is joined by fellow rugby YouTuber Kenneth Todd. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into how the Springboks went about combatting and ultimately…
16 Oct 2023 23 min

Springboks v France: The Ultimate Rugby World Cup Preview

Defending champions South Africa face host nation France at the Stade de France in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals. In this video Peter is joined by veteran sports journalist Echbert Boezak (eNuus, SuperSport & SABC) to provide unique insight into what promises to be titanic tussle between two of…
14 Oct 2023 25 min

The Ultimate 2023 Rugby World Cup Quarter-Final Preview

The 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final stage is upon us. In this episode Peter is joined by sports author and analyst Sibusiso Mjikeliso. Sbu dissects the upcoming matches and makes predictions for each of the quarter-finals.
13 Oct 2023 31 min
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