Podcasts about Boks

THE KOKO SHOW IS BACK and this week we've brought in some serious front-row firepower, with Springboks legend and two-time Rugby World Cup winner STEVEN KITSHOFF joining the show! The big red unit jumps on the couch with the boys to talk all things Springboks, scrums, World Cups and life after footy — plus, with one of rugby's most famous redheads in the building, there was only one thing to do… THE GREAT KOKO REDHEAD QUIZ! Can Kitshoff prove that gingers really do know more about their own kind?On the rugby front, the boys get stuck into another massive weekend of international footy, starting with the ALL BLACKS taking down the SPRINGBOKS in Rugby's Greatest Rivalry. We break down where the Test was won and lost, the standout performances and what it means as these two heavyweight nations continue their epic battle for southern hemisphere supremacy.Across the ditch, the BLACK FERNS got the better of the WALLAROOS, and the lads unpack where Australia fell short and what needs to change as the Wallaroos continue their push to close the gap on their Kiwi rivals.Then we turn our attention to a HUGE challenge for the Wallabies with a FULL ARGENTINA v WALLABIES PREVIEW. We look at the key match-ups, players to watch, where the Wallabies can hurt Los Pumas and exactly what Australia needs to do to get the job done in Argentina.Of course, it wouldn't be KOKO without a little bit of chaos away from the rugby. The boys talk up the upcoming Cape Mentelle Long Lunch, where the wine flows, the stories get longer and the conversation inevitably heads somewhere it probably shouldn't.And finally, with Father's Day just around the corner, Budgy Smuggler presents ‘THE YEAR OF THE TAH' — our very special celebration of dads, Tahs and the magnificent men who proudly pull on a pair of smugglers.So sit back, crack something cold and enjoy another massive episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons — The KOKO Show!GET AROUND IT, KOKO-NUTTERS!CAPE MENTELLE LONG LUNCH TICKETS - https://capementelle1.rezdy.com/774038/2026-bledisloe-cup-lunchTIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Start of the show 00:31 – First thoughts on All Blacks v Boks 02:51 – Introduce Steven Kitshoff 04:25 – Steven's take on Game 1 07:01 – The Springbok bench 08:24 – Steven's take on the All Blacks 09:51 – How would the week look for the Boks? 12:39 – New Zealand are World Number 1 13:24 – What was it like playing with Swoop? 14:33 – Bomb Squad beer 17:17 – Steven after the spine injury 18:00 – The scrum battle in Game 1 19:24 – Go inside a prop's head 21:28 – The Red Head Quiz 27:01 – BENCH, START AND DROP 27:57 – Steven on playing the KOKO guys 28:47 – The atmosphere at Ellis Park 30:10 – Game 2 predictions 32:03 – Black Ferns v Wallaroos 35:55 – Cape Mentelle Long Lunch 41:32 – Argentina v Wallabies preview 48:12 – Predictions 50:40 – Budgy Smuggler Father's Day 55:09 – Close the showBUY YOUR KOKO MERCHANDISE AND STAY TUNED FOR EVENTS - www.kickoffsandkickons.comMake sure you follow us on all socials:INSTA: @kickoffskickons TWITTER/X: @kickoffskickons YOUTUBE: @kickoffsandkickons TIKTOK: @kickoffskickons If you do want to talk about sponsorship or anything business related then please do get in touch with us info@shtn.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Bruce and Christy Doran break down the All Blacks' stunning win in Johannesburg, lauding several individual performances as the wheels came off for the Springboks. They then turn their attention to the Wallabies' two-Test tour of Argentina and why it will be a huge step up for Les Kiss; they then discuss another heavy Wallaroos loss to New Zealand and update the latest news out of Waratahs HQ following Michael Cheika's return as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What. A. Weekend.The All Blacks have drawn first blood in the Greatest Rivalry Series, knocking over the much-vaunted Springboks in a result that has Tony desperately attempting to remain humble and gracious in victory. Unfortunately, humility has never really been his strong suit. Mark is much better at that sort of thing.And somehow, the All Blacks actually fucking did it.For long periods, it felt like the Boks had them under enormous pressure. The scrum was creaking, the high-ball battle was brutal, and physically South Africa seemed to have the upper hand. But instead of folding, the All Blacks did something we haven't seen nearly enough of lately: they played like an All Blacks team.They absorbed the pressure. They stayed in the fight. And when opportunities appeared, they absolutely feasted.Five tries to one tells part of the story, but the bigger story was efficiency. South Africa had pressure, territory and dominance in key areas, but couldn't turn enough of it into points. New Zealand, meanwhile, lived off scraps and somehow made every post a winner. Give them half a sniff and — by God — they took it.We break down all the ins, outs, heroes, concerns and glorious moments from Test One before turning our attention to Cape Town, where a wounded Springbok side will undoubtedly be waiting with violence in their hearts.It is going to be significantly harder.And yet...We're quietly starting to think the All Blacks might be able to fucking do this again.Plus, in considerably less important but equally satisfying news, Tony's North Harbour got one over Mark's Auckland in the Battle of the Bridge.The All Blacks win. Harbour win. Tony wins.It's all coming up Milhouse.Springbok fans: commiserations. We're trying not to be smug.Grab a beer and enjoy.

South Africa Media Personality and SuperSport Presenter Kooks Kuhle Sonkosi joins the show for a Boks perspective on the Greatest Rivalry Tour, takeaways from the first test, preview the Lions match tomorrow, look ahead to the second test & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The All Blacks pulled off the near-impossible at Ellis Park, beating the Springboks 33-16. They next face the Springboks on Sunday, but have to clear the Lions before they head to Cape Town. Newstalk ZB's Rugby Editor Elliott Smith says it'll be a tricky match, but the All Blacks can't be breezy about the game, if they want a second victory over the Springboks this weekend. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby's Greatest Rivalry kicks off in earnest on *TODAY at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when South Africa and New Zealand meet in the first of four test matches. It is the 111th meeting between the two sides, and while the Boks may be considered favorites going into this game, a clash between these two sides will always go down to the wire. Earlier we caught up with our reporter, Simon Burke...

Two Cents Gets Distracted – Greatest Rivalry Series PreviewIn a week where the hype is about as hyped as it can possibly be, the speculation is about as speculative as it can possibly be, and our bullshit talking is about as bullshit as it can possibly be… we are finally here.We sit on the precipice of one of the biggest rugby events in recent memory — more than 30 years in the making — as Test One of the Greatest Rivalry Series: All Blacks vs South Africa is about to kick off.The All Blacks arrive after three relatively straightforward outings against South African opposition. There was a bit of a wobble against the Stormers early doors, but the Sharks and Bulls were dispatched without too much drama.So… should New Zealand be feeling confident?Or has Rassie Erasmus been playing 4D chess again, deliberately lulling the All Blacks into a false sense of security? Were the South African franchises mysteriously instructed not to box kick so the All Blacks wouldn't get any proper preparation?Conspiracy theories? Absolutely.Any chance we actually know what we're talking about? Probably not.Then there are the Boks themselves — back-to-back world champions, as they very much enjoy reminding everybody, over and over and over again.They've been relatively quiet, relatively private, but now it's all starting to come to the fore. Are they slightly undercooked? Could there be some rust after their last showing against Argentina? Or was the evil mastermind Rassie simply keeping his powder dry for the series that really matters?The bullshit is high. The speculation is higher. And the hype is very, very real.And it's about to get even more real.Grab a beer and enjoy.A massive thank you to metal's greatest band, Sorcerot, for sponsoring the podcast. Go check out their album Rotten Magic at the link below, and tell them you were sent by the good fellas at Two Cents Gets Distracted.. Go here to here their awesome Album Rotten Magick - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiWye7-B2es&list=RDLiWye7-B2es&start_radio=1&t=1318s

The All Blacks have won all three warm-up games in South Africa, but one of the Springboks' most effective weapons has barely been faced. Coincidence — or was that always part of South Africa's plan? Bryn Hall, James Parsons and Ross Karl examine the battle that could look very different at Ellis Park.Plus, the major selection calls facing Dave Rennie: the back three, Preston v Ratima, the lock squeeze and whether this is finally the week for a 6-2 bench.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Maytham speaks to John Dobson, Stormers Head Coach, about what the Boks can expect from the All Blacks and what the opening Test could reveal about both sides. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are two games into the RGR Tour (Phil has exhausted our free tokens for the full name) and the All Blacks have as many questions as they do answers. Cape Town was treated to a spectacle on and off the field against a second string side, while Durban was a damp downer against a more formidable lineup. The Boks out-gritted the Argentinians away but at the cost of their captain, while the All Blacks have also been losing men early. How will the two teams cope over the coming weeks? Who will be first choice come the Ellis Park opener on both sides? We try to channel our inner Rassie and we're probably way off, but please have a listen anyway. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

World Cup-winning Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff joins Ross Karl and Bryn Hall for a Aotearoa Rugby Pod x For The Love Of Rugby South Africa collaboration.We break down what happens behind the scenes to make the Boks so good — from brutal scrum preparation and Rassie's winning foundations to the systems keeping their wider squad Test-ready.Plus, what the Stormers and Argentina exposed about the All Blacks and Boks.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boks survived Argentina, but what answers did we get? We unpack the nervy win, the returning stars, Deon Fourie's remarkable recall, and the biggest selection question of them all: who is wearing 10 in test 1? Plus, the Stormers make a statement against New Zealand, Ma'a Nonu turns out for the Sharks, and the Greatest Rivalry Tour gathers serious momentum.

Champagne & Boerewors Rugby: The Greatest RivalryINTROHOST:Welcome back to the Rugby Scoop Podcast — Champagne & Boerewors Rugby, where we talk South African rugby, the Springboks, the All Blacks, the Wallabies, and everything in between.And there is no shortage to talk about this week.The Springboks have come away from Buenos Aires with a 17–10 win over Argentina, but this certainly wasn't the comfortable victory many South Africans might have expected.Siya Kolisi has another hamstring concern, questions are being asked about the No. 8 jersey, the kicking game, the scrum-half situation — and, of course, Rassie Erasmus is already talking about the World Cup.Meanwhile, the All Blacks have arrived in South Africa, they've already taken down the Stormers, and suddenly the temperature around the biggest rivalry in rugby is rising.So let's get into it.1. SPRINGBOKS 17–10 ARGENTINALet's start in Buenos Aires.The Springboks got the result — 17–10 — but this was far from the dominant performance we've come to expect from South Africa.Argentina pushed the Boks right to the final whistle, and for long periods South Africa struggled to impose themselves on the game.It was a remarkably low-scoring affair for a Springbok side that has become accustomed to controlling matches through physicality, territory and pressure.The big question:Should we be concerned about that performance, or is this simply a case of getting the job done in difficult conditions?Because ultimately, the Boks won.But there were certainly areas that weren't convincing.Talking points:South Africa's defence.Their kicking accuracy.Set-piece execution.Discipline.Their ability to control territory.Why Argentina were able to stay in the contest for so long.The focus for the Boks has to be defending and kicking.If South Africa want to dominate the big Test matches, they can't afford to give opponents easy territory or repeatedly miss opportunities with the boot.2. SIYA KOLISI — BIG CONCERN?The biggest concern coming out of Buenos Aires is undoubtedly Siya Kolisi.The Springbok captain left the field with what appears to be another hamstring problem.And immediately the questions start:How serious is it?How much rugby does Siya actually need before the World Cup?And, perhaps most importantly, how carefully do the Springboks need to manage their captain over the next year?Because there is a much bigger picture here.Rassie Erasmus has made no secret of the fact that virtually everything South Africa are doing is being viewed through the lens of the 2027 World Cup.Almost every press conference seems to contain some variation of:“We're preparing for the World Cup.”“We're looking towards the World Cup.”“This player is being selected because of the World Cup.”And that's understandable.But it also means every injury, every selection and every tactical decision gets viewed through that same lens.3. HANNEKOM VS WIESE — THE NO. 8 DEBATEOne of the more interesting discussions is Cameron Hanekom.He has been playing well.There's no question about that.But here's the controversial question:Why does there seem to be a reluctance from some people — and particularly some journalists — to acknowledge that Jasper Wiese remains the No. 8 for the Springboks?Hanekom has plenty of qualities.He's energetic, physical, athletic and offers a different dimension.But does playing well automatically mean you've displaced Wiese?Or are we getting carried away with the latest performance?This is where selection becomes fascinating.Is Hanekom genuinely challenging Wiese for the starting jersey, or is Wiese still clearly No. 1 when everyone is fit?And what does Rassie actually value most from that position?4. LOOD DE JAGER & EBEN ETZEBETH RETURNThere was some very good news for Rassie as well.Lood de Jager and Eben Etzebeth returned from injury and got valuable game time.That's massive for South Africa.You don't simply replace players of that experience and quality.The Boks need their depth in the second row to be tested before the big games arrive, and getting those players back onto the field is a major positive.5. MANIE LIBBOK, POLLY & THE NO. 10 DEBATEAnother fascinating discussion is the Springbok fly-half situation.There's a difference between being a talented No. 10 and actually controlling a Test match.And that distinction matters.For all his talent, the question is whether the current options consistently command the ball and drive the game in the way Handré Pollard and Manie Libbok can.When Manie Libbok plays at 10, he wants the ball.He wants to dictate.He wants to get the attack moving.That's the difference.The question isn't simply:“Who is the most talented fly-half?”It's:“Who controls the game when South Africa need someone to take charge?”And against the very best teams in the world, that distinction becomes absolutely critical.6. MORNE VAN DEN BERG — THE ANSWER?Now to scrum-half.Is Morne van den Berg the real answer over Embrose Papier?This is another position where the Boks need clarity.Papier has experience in the system, but Van den Berg brings a different energy and tempo.Does he offer enough control?Can he manage the big moments?And most importantly, can he perform when the pressure goes through the roof?Because being a good scrum-half against ordinary opposition is one thing.Running the Springbok attack against the All Blacks, France, Ireland or New Zealand in a World Cup knockout match is another.7. THE ALL BLACKS HAVE ARRIVEDAnd now we get to the really exciting part.The All Blacks are in South Africa.New Zealand have already played the Stormers in Cape Town and won 38–21.But does that scoreline tell the whole story?Probably not.The Stormers competed well for long periods before New Zealand pulled away late.So the question is:Should we read too much into the Stormers result when assessing the four Tests against South Africa?Personally, probably not.The All Blacks aren't playing the Springboks.The Stormers aren't the Springboks.And a Test series against South Africa is a completely different proposition.But there are still things to take from the match.8. ALL BLACKS — DISCIPLINE & SET PIECEOne of the big talking points was New Zealand's discipline.They conceded a significant number of penalties and received three yellow cards.Against South Africa, that is dangerous.You cannot give the Springboks repeated opportunities in the opposition half and expect to survive.And then there's the set piece.The Springboks will absolutely test New Zealand there.So the All Blacks' discipline and scrum performance are going to be fascinating to watch.And then there's the penalty try.Was it the correct decision?Was it harsh?Or did the Stormers genuinely have enough pressure to justify it?That's one we'll definitely debate.9. EVAN ROOS — OUT OF CONTENTION?Another major South African selection discussion:Is Evan Roos now completely out of contention?If Hanekom is pushing forward, Wiese remains established, and other loose forwards are ahead of him in the pecking order, where exactly does Roos fit?Has the door closed?Or is there still a route back into the Springbok squad?And if you're Rassie, what would Roos have to do to force his way back in?10. ALL BLACKS — THE CAPTAINCY QUESTIONNew Zealand have named their team for the Sharks match, with Luke Jacobson named captain.And that raises another interesting question.Many might have expected Barrett to be the next man in line.But Renz appears to favour Luke at the moment.So what does that tell us about the All Blacks' leadership hierarchy?And are we seeing the beginnings of a genuine succession plan heading towards the World Cup?11. BILLY PROCTOR RETURNS HOMEIt's also been confirmed that Billy Proctor will return home to New Zealand.Which raises the obvious question:Who should Rennie call back up?Is there an obvious replacement?Do you go for experience?Do you bring in youth?Or is there someone currently outside the squad who deserves another opportunity?This is where squad depth becomes really important.12. WALLABIES VS JAPANThen we turn our attention to the Wallabies.Australia against Japan.What did we learn?What is the identity of this Australian side?And, perhaps more importantly:Where are the Wallabies actually heading?There was also the Miles Amaseturo red card.Was the decision correct?What does it say about Australia's discipline?And how much responsibility should be placed on the player versus the coaching staff?13. LES KISS — IS THE PLAN WORKING?And then there's Les Kiss.What are we making of him?Are we seeing a genuine identit

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We are officially sitting on the precipice of the Greatest Rivalry Tour — South Africa versus New Zealand — and, quite frankly, everybody is starting to lose their minds.The All Blacks are in South Africa. The tour is happening. The hype machine is fully operational. And with the first Test still a good few weeks away, we have reached that wonderful stage where there is almost no actual rugby to analyse, so naturally everybody is just speculating about absolutely everything.The South Africans, in particular, are talking an extraordinary amount of shit about how dominant they're going to be. In some quarters, the All Blacks have already been written off completely.And then you've got people like Tony, who for reasons that may or may not be grounded in reality, are starting to feel... quietly confident.Is that confidence justified?Is it delusion?We'll find out soon enough.Until then, this podcast is basically speculation about speculation, followed by some more speculation, as everybody gets increasingly worked up about a series that hasn't even bloody started yet.There is, however, some actual rugby to talk about.The All Blacks take on the Stormers this weekend in the first little taste of the Greatest Rivalry Tour. What sort of team do the All Blacks put out? What do the Stormers look like without their Springboks? And why, despite all of that, are we still weirdly nervous about it?Meanwhile, the Boks are just popping over to Argentina for a casual one-off Test against a slightly depleted Los Pumas side — which, let's be honest, they will probably absolutely rinse.But all of that is merely the entrée.The real thing is coming.The All Blacks are in South Africa. The Springboks are waiting. The shit-talking has begun. The nerves are building. The optimism is getting dangerously high.It's stressful. It's exciting.And it is officially on like Donkey Kong.

The wait is over. this is the Greatest Rivalry Tour.We unpack Rassie's split-squad strategy as the Boks head to Argentina with the rest of the squad prepping at home with Tony De Bruin & Duane. Then we turn our attention to Cape Town, where the All Blacks have arrived with the Raeburn Shield in tow, The hype is building, could this one selection could shape the entire series?

Die Namibiese bokser Tryagain Morning Ndevelo het 'n plek in die mans se 60 kg-eindstryd van die Statebondspele bespreek nadat hy Noord-Ierland se Jude Gallagher in 'n opwindende halfeindstryd in Glasgow, Skotland met 'n verdeelde beslissing geklop het. Ndevelo het 'n vasberade vertoning gelewer om sy teenstander uit te skakel en Namibië se hoop op boksgoud lewendig te hou. Hy kom vanaand om kwart oor sewe teen Indië se Sachin Sachin in die goudmedaljegeveg te staan.

In this week's Boks Watch, Ross and Jip take a look at the Boks squad.We focus on the tough calls Rassie will have to make, considering their outrageous depth that has grown. Will some massive stars miss the 23 for the first Greatest Rivalry test?They also deep dive into the success of the flyhallf options, digging into their success against the major nations - New Zealand, France and Ireland.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's more than just bragging rights on the line when the Boks and All Blacks clash at Ellis Park in August - the winner takes the lineal world title, aka the Raeburn Shield. To discuss, we are joined this week by fellow rugby nerd and promoter of the Raeburn and Utrecht Shields, Dave Algie. Treat your ears to a fascinating deep dive into rugby history and a native Kiwi's take on the upcoming Greatest Rivalry Tour - it's a good one. Raeburn Shield Link: https://www.raeburnandutrechtshields.com/ Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

The team are joined in studio by 3 great All Blacks (and Chiefs) ahead of their tour of South Africa!! The chat covers all bases including how tough the Boks are, who are the serial nudists in the team, who would go best on an African Safari, and they even surprise a lucky listener with a phone call!! Shout out to All Blacks Travel and Hospitality for bringing the boys in!!

Ant, Phil and Andy mark the Nations Championship midterms as they recap the first three rounds. France and South Africa have emerged as clear favourites, but there are some interesting performance arcs and player selection discussions to unpack. Are France in France a bigger threat to Boks ascendancy than three home games against NZ? Is Japan managing to break their reliance on foreign players? Is Scotland really the third best team in the world as Rassie reckons? And what of the flailing Fijians and irate Italians? Find out on this week's pod. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

The Greatest Rivalry is almost here—but are the All Blacks genuinely ready to beat the Springboks in South Africa?Ross Karl, James Parsons and Bryn Hall compare the two sides after the July internationals and ask whether the contest is now as close as 50–50. They examine South Africa's remarkable depth, the return of New Zealand's attacking DNA and the tactical areas that could decide the series.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Junior Boks team doctor Clement Plaatjies saved a woman's life while travelling with the team on a flight.

The first block of the Nations Championship is done, and the All Blacks—much to our delight—finally played like bloody All Blacks.For 40 glorious minutes at Eden Park, they were all over a slightly flailing Irish side. Ireland fought their way back into it after halftime, but putting 41 points on them and winning by 19 is a bloody good result. More importantly, it gives us a little bit of—keyword—optimism heading into the Greatest Rivalry Series.Speaking of which, the Boks—or the B-Boks, C-Boks, or whatever version of the Boks was rolled out this week—put Wales away without too much trouble. South African fans weren't exactly thrilled by the dropped ball and generally ordinary-looking performance, but they still won 43–0, and that scrum somehow looks even more terrifying than ever.So, naturally, we dive into the All Blacks–Springboks rivalry and start looking ahead to the series we've all been waiting for. Tony throws a little chum into the water, so try not to bite too hard. It's all banter at the end of the day. Probably. Rassie is definitely in our heads.Elsewhere, Australia gave Joe Schmidt a fitting send-off by dominating Italy, Fiji scored some absolutely ridiculous tries despite losing to Scotland, and England and Argentina appeared to cram an entire year's worth of yellow cards into one fiery, chaotic match.Coming on the back of the spicy England–Argentina Football World Cup semifinal, the whole thing felt suitably hostile, slightly unhinged and, eventually, pretty entertaining.We cover all of that, talk plenty of rugby and sprinkle in the usual amount of bullshit.There's no episode next week, but after the break, we're going deep into South African content as the Greatest Rivalry Series finally arrives.Grab a beer and enjoy.

Welcome back to another week of the Pick & Go. It's a full house on today's episode with Steve Devine, Jeff Wilson, Piri Weepu, and Searley all joining Paul to discuss the impressive start to this new All Black era. Rennie may have a perfect record, but have the performances been perfect?  Are players and fans falling back in love with the ABs after a few rough years? Of course, the team has a break before heading off to South Africa, and does the panel think the way the ABs have started this year will be enough to beat the Boks in their own backyard?

Scotland push the Springboks to the limit and may have revealed a blueprint for troubling the world champions, but a second-half surge by the Boks leaves them wondering what might have been. England stop the rot with an 11-try demolition of Fiji, although questions remain over how much the result really tells us ahead of Argentina. Bigs breaks down Wales' reality check against Los Pumas and the daunting trip to Durban, while the lads look ahead to Ireland's shot at ending the All Blacks' 52-match unbeaten run at Eden Park. Plus, Australia collapse again, France unleash Jalibert and Ntamack together, Rassie's incredible squad depth, Henry Pollock's hat-trick and all the latest news from across the rugby world. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: ⁠⁠https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod⁠⁠ Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠⁠⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Week two of the Nations Championship delivered some incredible rugby, some average rugby, a few near-upsets, several glorious “could-have-beens,” and more than a handful of “why now?” and “why on earth are they playing there?” moments.The All Blacks kicked things off against Italy in a match we were desperately hoping would be the moment Dave Rennie's new team finally clicked. That may be a little demanding in only week two, but they certainly didn't click during a fairly shambolic opening 40 minutes.Things improved dramatically for about 15 minutes in the second half, when New Zealand suddenly piled on the points and eventually cruised to a 30-point victory. Will Jordan scored his 50th Test try, reaching the mark faster than any All Black before him, while Anton Segner made his long-awaited debut and Moby provided a tidy little cameo off the bench in his first Test as well.Australia then produced a genuinely excellent first half against France, followed by an absolute dog-shit second half against France. What began as a hugely encouraging performance became another deeply deflating evening for Wallabies supporters around the world.Ireland faced Japan in that famous fortress of Japanese rugby: Newcastle, Australia.Why Newcastle, Australia, you may ask? Excellent question. Apparently Ireland didn't fancy travelling to Japan, pushed their weight around and got their way. Japan made the match considerably tighter than expected, but Ireland eventually showed their class and pulled away.England absolutely pumped Fiji, while the game of the round may have come in South Africa, where Scotland the Brave were once again incredibly brave.The Springboks may not have fielded their absolute strongest side, but they were still expected to dominate. Instead, Scotland pushed them far closer than the final score suggests. With a little more clinical finishing, a bit more composure near the line and perhaps slightly more defence, this genuinely could have been the day Scotland finally won in the Republic.Sadly, it wasn't to be.This week's beers were kindly supplied by the great Andrew Stark from Tempo Rehab. Check out his work at temporehab.com and have a look at the Tempo Rehab YouTube channel as well. https://www.youtube.com/@tempo_rehabGrab a beer and enjoy.

In our weekly Boks Watch segment, as we gear up for the Greatest Rivalry Tour:The Springboks were scratchy but the depth of talent coming through should worry the rest of world rugby..Did Scotland also uncover genuine flaws in the Boks' defensive system or were they able to exploit a few moments of poor execution?Plus, we break down Boan Venter's ridiculous strong-man carry and ask how anyone was supposed to stop it.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Danny, Ashy and Chris look back at round two of the Nation's Championship with the north and south both on six wins each. Scotland scored four tries and pushed the Boks all the way in Pretoria. Did they show the England coaching team the best way to attack the double world champions? Danny reacts to Marcus Smith's cameo at scrum-half against Fiji and we look ahead to England's trip to Argentina as the injured Alex Mitchell is replaced by Raffi Quirke. We also look at the logistics issues hampering the tournament and discuss whether some teams are getting an unfair advantage. Will Jordan broke the All Blacks try record at the weekend, but does he make our all-time Nee Zealand back three? The game of the weekend sees Ireland head to Eden Park. Can Andy Farrell's side finally end the All Blacks' 32 year, 52 Test, unbeaten home record?

Lauren Salter and Gareth Rhys Owen are joined by Scott Baldwin and James Hook to dissect Wales' loss in San Juan before looking ahead to playing the Springboks in Durban.

Alex Payne is joined by Mike Brown and former Scotland Captain John Barclay to break down Round 2 of the Nations Championship. The trio unpack South Africa's incredible depth, ask whether anyone can stop the Boks on the road to 2027, and debate whether Scotland's performance was a step forward despite the defeat. Plus, England finally get back to winning ways against Fiji where Henry Pollock continues his remarkable rise. Will Steve Borthwick start him v Argentina? The guys give their verdict. Refund Club is a trading style of Sandsford Law Limited, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA no. 8008114). Checking is free. A fee is payable only if your claim is successful. Eligibility: car finance taken out in the UK between 2007 and 2021. The average claim is around £829 per agreement; this is an average and not a guarantee of the amount you will receive. You can also claim yourself for free by contacting your lender or the Financial Ombudsman Service. https://refundclub.co.uk/gbr 00:00 Season 6 is Sponsored by Continental Tyres 03:16 Scotland vs Springboks 13:55 South Africa Depth Debate 21:37 Ad Break Refund Club 22:35 Fiji Worries and Board Drama 25:56 England Attack Identity 33:56 Let Pollock Loose 34:28 Backline Picks Argentina 35:22 Backing Van Rensburg 37:01 Caluori & Why Fullback Is Hard 41:30 Harvey Norman Break 43:02 Will Jordan Record Breaker 47:02 France Depth And Wallabies Woes 52:22 Japan Home Game Farce 56:48 All Blacks vs Ireland - Round 3 59:07 Argentina vs England - Round 3 01:02:33 Tables Fixtures And Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ashy and Chris go inside the England camp ahead of the must-win Test against Fiji. After the defeat at Ellis Park, Ashy quizzes skipper Jamie George on the England gameplan against the Boks and why they keep repeating the same mistakes. Centre Henry Slade is also on the pod to discuss his return to the starting XV and England's state of flux in midfield. Can Slade replicate the influence he's had at Exeter for his country? Finn Russell is back for Scotland. Ashy and Chris look ahead to their clash in Pretoria and react to Louis Rees-Zammit dropping to the Wales bench. Why hasn't the Welsh winger managed to replicate the form eh showed before his NFL stint?

The opening weekend of the Nations Championship is in the books, and one thing became abundantly clear: when the Springboks hit top gear, nobody else is quite operating at the same level. Phil and Ant unpack South Africa's convincing victory over England, from the blistering opening quarter to another dominant second-half display. Damian Willemse reminded everyone why he's one of the world's premier fullbacks, Jasper Wiese continued to make life miserable for opposition forwards, and the Springbok bench once again proved why it's the envy of international rugby. There's also discussion around Paul de Villiers' impressive opportunity, Kurt-Lee Arendse's growing collection of yellow cards, and whether the Boks have finally found the perfect balance between experimenting and winning. Elsewhere, Australia push Ireland all the way but come up just short, raising as many positives as questions. Is the Wallabies' rebuilding job further along than the results suggest? And are Ireland still searching for the side that dominated world rugby just a few seasons ago? The boys also look at Dave Rennie's All Blacks after an entertaining victory over France. Has New Zealand already started to rediscover its identity? Just how influential is Cam Roigard becoming? And does Will Jordan's remarkable try-scoring record tell the full story of just how good he really is? Plus, England's puzzling selections, why development cycles matter more than many fans realise, and whether the gap between South Africa and the chasing pack is currently bigger than the scoreboards suggest. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

We break down a blockbuster opening round of the Nations Championship, with Ireland edging a thriller against Australia, Scotland lighting it up in Argentina, Wales finally finding back-to-back wins, and South Africa overpowering England at Ellis Park. The lads dig into the big tactical talking points, from Ireland's grit and Scotland's attacking threat to England's lack of direction and Borthwick's pressure, before being joined by Springbok legend and World Cup-winning captain John Smit to talk Boks dominance, Rassie's machine and whether anyone can stop South Africa. Check for FREE if you are due a refund in 60 seconds at: https://refundclub.co.uk/rugbypod Get £10 off Huel with the Code: RUGBYPOD or by visiting ⁠http://my.huel.com/RUGBYPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Greatest Rivalry Tour coming in August, ARP brings you Boks watch, a regular segment dedicating to understanding the All Blacks' greatest foe!This week we talk where England went wrong, whether anyone is better than Damian Willemse, Rassie Erasmus' effect on the maul laws and how halfbacks are running the game worldwide.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The All Blacks have their attacking identity back.Dave Rennie's first Test in charge delivered a clear shift in philosophy against France. New Zealand played with more tempo, kept the ball alive and attacked with an optimism that supporters have been craving.Is this the blueprint to beat the Springboks?We also wrap up all the biggest talking points from the opening weekend of the All Nations Championship, including:•

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Chris and Grays are at Ellis Park to react to England's comprehensive defeat by world champions South Africa. After an early Boks blitz, England fought back to make it close at half-time, so what was behind the Springboks' dominant second-half display? Why were England bossed in key areas? And after five defeats in a row, how important is a win next weekend against Fiji? We hear from 50-cap man Cheslin Kolbe as well as England captain Jamie George and coach Steve Borthwick.

Chris and Paul Grayson take you through the opening round of the Nations Championship as the north v south battles begin. Chris heads to Ellis Park and catches up with England's vice-captain Ollie Chessum ahead of England's big test against the Boks. We speak to a confident Jo'burg local before catching up with George Furbank, who reflects on a hectic couple of weeks as he prepares for his first England start since 2024. We also discuss the other home nations fixtures this weekend. Can Scotland win in Argentina without Finn Russell? Is Australia v Ireland too close to call? And are Wales deservedly big underdogs against Fiji?

Joining Africa Melane is Jan de Koning, rugby analyst and editor of Rugby365, to preview what promises to be a fiercely contested encounter. We'll assess where the match is likely to be won and lost, the key tactical battles, and whether England has the firepower to challenge a Springbok side packed with experience, physicality and confidence. We'll also discuss the significance of milestone appearances for Cheslin Kolbe, Damian Willemse and head coach Rassie Erasmus as the Boks begin another important international campaign. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Paul Grayson react to the England team to face South Africa. George Furbank gets a first start for nearly two years while Henry Pollock is on the bench. We head inside the England team hotel to catch up with Jamie George. He gives us a great insight into their preparations and reprising his role as captain. Springbok fly-half Manie Libbok is also on the pod, and we are joined by the voice of South African rugby commentator Matt Pearce to discuss whether this is the greatest Boks side of all time.

In this week's show we hear from two men who have done what few England players ever have: beaten the Springboks in South Africa. Mike Tindall and Jonny May take us inside England's historic victories in 2000 and 2018, sharing untold tour stories and revealing the physical and mental blueprint required to "Beat the Boks". 2000: SA 22 – ENG 27 at Bloemfontein: (1-8) Jason Leonard, Phil Greening, Julian White, Martin Johnson, Danny Grewcock, Richard Hill, Neil Back, Lawrence Dallaglio (9-15) Kyran Bracken, Jonny Wilkinson, Ben Cohen, Mike Catt, Mike Tindall, Austin Healey, Matt Perry Bench – Mark Regan, Dave Flatman, Simon Shaw, Joe Worsley, Will Greenwood, Tim Stimpson, Leon Lloyd South Africa: Montgomery, Paulse, Fleck, Barry, P. Rossouw, van Straaten, van der Westhuizen, Kempson, Marais, Visagie, Boome, Otto, Krige, Venter, Vos. 2018 SA 10 – ENG 25 at Newlands (1-8) Joe Marler, Jamie George, Kyle Sinckler, Joe Launchbury, Maro Itoje, Chris Robshaw, Tom Curry, Nathan Hughes (9-15) Ben Youngs, Danny Cipriani, Mike Brown, Owen Farrell, Henry Slade, Jonny May, Elliot Daly Bench – Luke Cowan-Dickie, Alec Hepburn, Harry Williams, Jonny Hill, Mark Wilson, Sam Simmonds, Ben Spencer, Denny Solomona 00:00

The inaugural Nation's Championship is here, but are fans actually excited about it? Do they even understand the format? Chris, Danny and Ashy dig into the new competition, the logistical nightmare facing travelling supporters and the huge challenge for players playing back-to-back matches in different continents. Rassie Erasmus has already named his team to face England this weekend, does this help with Steve Borthwick's selection dilemmas? Will Henry Pollock be unleashed in Johannesburg? Is it Ben Spencer or Alex Mitchell at nine? Plus, we discuss the three things England need to do if they are to beat the Boks. Ashy shares his memories of playing South Africa at Ellis Park and Danny explains what it's like to play at altitude and how it effects players. And after Jack Willis captained Toulouse to a record-extending 25th Top 14 title, we debate whether he could ever be lured back to England and what the RFU could do to make it happen.

The lads unpack a massive weekend of finals rugby as the Northampton Saints are crowned champions of England and Leinster go back to back! We get stuck into how Saints proved they're more than just razzle dazzle, grinding out a proper final win over a very good Exeter side, with George Hendy coming up clutch yet again and Henry Pollock continuing his takeover as the main character. Hendy joins the pod from a beer garden fresh from the celebrations to talk through the win, the party, and George Furbank's fairytale Saints send-off . We also head to Croke Park, where Leinster absolutely blew the Bulls away to go back-to-back in the URC, with Sam Prendergast putting in a statement performance, Handre Pollard having a night to forget and some big Ireland injury worries coming out of it. Plus, there's chat on Leo Cullen's future, England XV's strange outing against France, the Boks battering the Barbarians, Super Rugby chaos and loads more. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What advice would Danes give to internationals trying to build a life here?In this special compilation episode, we're revisiting some of our favorite conversations with Danish guests and pulling together the best advice they've shared over the years.From comedian Sofie Hagen's thoughts on standing out in a culture that values fitting in, to Cecilia Bau's practical tips for surviving Danish bureaucracy, to Mathias Bach's advice on learning Danish before your free language classes disappear, and Steven Feraru's help in understanding why Danes might misunderstand you - this episode is packed with insights for anyone trying to make Denmark feel a little more like home.Along the way we talk about:Finding your people in DenmarkWhy having Danish friends mattersLearning Danish (and why it's worth the effort)Navigating apps, MitID, e-Boks, and bureaucracyJanteloven and the fear of standing outWhy your weird interests might be your greatest assetFeatured guests:Sofie HagenCecilia BauMathias BachSteven FeraruLinks to the full episodes are included below:Reverse Culture Shock (Sofie Hagen): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjhhYzc3MjYzNTJiNTY1ZGViYWJmYTA0Dating, Coming Out, and No Such Thing as Oversharing (Ceceila Bau): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjgxMjhkZDBjZWE2NjgyOTg2NzRkZmRiGoing Viral in Denmark (Mathias Bach): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjdmZDA4MjdkNWVkMGQ1YjlkOWFiNDliAre Danes Making it Harder for You to Learn Danish (Steven Feraru): https://pod.link/1704607322/episode/NjdkOGI4NzZhZjFkMDQzMDU1Mjg0NTgx

Springbok season is finally here, and Rassie has wasted no time giving us something to argue about. Phil and Ant unpack the first Bok and SA A squads of the year, from a backline full of baby Boks to the surprise selection of Quan Horn at flyhalf. Is SA A becoming rugby's version of passport control? Which youngsters are most likely to force their way into the conversation? And just how excited should we be about Siyaya, Pead, and the rest of the next generation? Elsewhere, the Bulls prepare for another trip to Dublin and another crack at Leinster, while Super Rugby reaches its climax with the Hurricanes and Chiefs set to battle it out for the title. The boys also take a brief detour into the Barbarians squad, questionable football red cards, and the terrifying possibility of American-style ad breaks making their way into rugby. Springbok season is back, the rugby calendar is packed, and Ant somehow still finds time to complain about scheduling and soccer. Nature is healing. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

Payno and Tins are joined by Professor Pieter Kruger - clinical psychologist, performance consultant, and one of sport's most sought-after minds. Having worked with the Springboks, Team GB, Formula 1 teams, he now works with Bath as they chase back-to-back Premiership titles, Pieter offers a rare and fascinating window into what really separates good from the great. 00:00

Why didn't New Zealand win the Under 20 Rugby Championship — and why did the Baby Boks look so dominant throughout the tournament?The Aotearoa Rugby Pod breaks down how South Africa built such a powerful U20 side and discusses NZ prioritising different goals at age-grade level.Catch all our content across @aotearoarugbypodofficial channels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.