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Weekly English South Africa Rugby · Sports
265 Episodes
40 – 60

Springbok Enemy Ben Smith Has Gone Too Far This Time

New Zealand rugby journalist Ben Smith specialises in antagonising Springbok supporters. Smith routinely baits South African rugby fans with his provocative posts on social media. In this episode Peter addresses the latest nonsense posted by Smith and how it in fact does not relate at all to the Springboks. This…
5 May 13 min

Junior Springboks Shine In Epic Comeback Win!

The Junior Springboks kicked off their Under-20 Rugby Championship campaign with a good win over Argentina. The young South Africans looked good in most areas but also faced adversity against Los Pumitas. In this episode Peter gives the best breakdown on how the boys performed and why there is reason…
3 May 10 min

Springboks 2025 Test Match Ticket Details Revealed

Details of Springbok Test match tickets for 2025 have been revealed! In this episode Peter breaks down where to get them and when they'll be available. There is also an important detail we do not yet know regarding the ticket. Find out what it is in this exciting Front Row…
1 May 11 min

The Future Of Springbok Rugby Starts Now!

On Thursday 1 May the Junior Springboks step up their preparations for the Under-20 World Championship, when they begin their Under-20 Rugby Championship campaign against Argentina in Gqeberha. In this episode Peter looks at the Junior Boks, how they're working hard to improve on their recent mediocre showings at the…
1 May 12 min

Hybrid Players: Rugby's Terrifying New Experiment

In a twist of revolutionary proportions, rugby appears to be at the start of an exciting, but potentially terrifying new era. Enter the hybrid player. There was traditionally a line between forwards and backs. Fans would marvel at players who could play multiple positions and enjoy the odd bit of…
28 Apr 12 min

Top Contenders To Replace Springbok Coach Rassie Erasmus

Springbok rugby fans love Doctor Rassie Erasmus. Doc has led the Boks to unprecedented success, including back-to-back Rugby World Cup titles. But the day will eventually come when Rassie leaves his post. Who will replace him? In this episode Peter delves into who the contenders will be to take over…
23 Apr 15 min

Springbok vs Ireland: Bizarre Case of ‘Who Are You?'

Recently on Dr Rassie Erasmus' podcast, he and Felix Jones both revealed that they didn't actually know who the other was before they began working together. It seems quite unbelievable that two such famous figures in world rugby - one, a former Springbok captain and the other an Irish international,…
22 Apr 10 min

Rassie Erasmus: The Genius Who Rewrote Springbok History

Former South Africa cricketer Paul Harris believes the international rugby coaches fear Springbok boss Rassie Erasmus. In his time in charge, Rassie has led the Springboks to Rugby World Cup success, the Rugby Championship, Freedom Cup, Mandela Plate and Qatar Airways on multiple occasions. Erasmus is also known for his…
22 Apr 13 min

Are England Really Better Than The Springboks?

Former England and British & Irish Lions international turned rugby writer and broadcaster Stuart Barnes has lavished praise on his fellow countrymen. Nothing wrong with that, right? Except that in some quarters it has been suggested he said the English are now better than the Rugby World Cup champion Springboks!…
14 Apr 10 min

Science Debunks Springboks Bomb Squad Hater Matt Williams

Former Scotland coach turned television rugby pundit Matt Williams has upset Springbok rugby fans before. The Australian has criticised South Africa's Bomb Squad strategy. But has Williams gone too far this time? In this episode Peter examines what Matt Williams has said now and tries to analyse it fairly. You…
9 Apr 18 min

Could The Springboks Play A Rugby World Cup In The Desert?

Could the Springboks be headed to a Rugby World Cup in the Middle East in 2035? According to reports Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are planning a bid for that year's tournament, or the 2039 edition. And in this episode Peter breaks down why these non-traditional rugby…
7 Apr 20 min

Springbok Coach Jacques Nienaber Blamed For Ireland's Woes

In an extraordinary rant, Irish rugby pundits have blamed Springbok Rugby World Cup-winning coach Jacques Nienaber for their national team's problems. Ireland finished a disappointing third in the recent Six Nations. Nienaber recently took up a job at Irish province Leinster and the pundits have accused Nienaber of confusing their…
2 Apr 15 min

Springboks’ Game Changing Jersey Deal with FNB

The Springboks have a new front-of-jersey sponsor - FNB. The bank has come on board and will soon appear across the chest area of all South African national rugby team jerseys, including the Rugby World Cup champion Springboks. In this episode Peter details how it came about and discusses everything…
27 Mar 10 min

Springboks in Crisis: MTN Abandons the Champs!

After a highly successful eight-year partnership MTN have decided to quit as the main jersey sponsor of the Springboks. What will happen now to the Rugby World Cup champions? In this episode Peter explains why even though it might look like a crisis at first, there is probably no need…
26 Mar 10 min

Springboks Ignored: Northern Hemisphere Arrogance Strikes Again!

A British rugby writer has pronounced France the favourites for a hypothetical Rugby World Cup to take place this year in October. He has snubbed the world champion Springboks. In this episode Peter tries to make sense of what has been said and considers the arrogance and disrespect of it…
24 Mar 10 min

Are The Springboks Walking Into A Trap?

Could the Rugby World Cup champions South Africa enter the Six Nations? Not before 2030 but never say never! In this episode Peter delves into what it will take to get the Springboks into the Six Nations, or expanded Seven Nations and he also shares the opinions of Dr Rassie…
19 Mar 11 min

The Hidden Truth Behind Springbok and French Fan Tensions

Springbok rugby supporters have become irritated by the Antoine Dupont-GOAT discussion. French rugby fans, understandably, feel annoyed by the way they feel their star player is attacked by Bok fans. Turns out we have been talking past each other and we have a common enemy! In this episode, peter explains…
13 Mar 10 min

What The Springboks Noticed In Six Nations Week Four

The Springboks were watching the latest round of Six Nations matches very closely. In July the Boks face Italy but will also come up against France, Ireland and Wales later in the year. In this episode, Peter assesses each match, with a special emphasis on the England v Italy match…
11 Mar 19 min

Inside The Rugby Schedule That Is Destroying The Springboks

Springbok coach Dr Rassie Erasmus says the easiest solution to a rugby global calendar is for the Rugby Championship to move from its current August/September/October window to an earlier time in the year where it can sit alongside the Six Nations in January/February/March instead. In this episode Peter examines what…
10 Mar 11 min
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