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The Springboks are just a few hours before they battle against Australia in their second Rugby Championship match. Coach Rassie Erasmus has defended his decision to make 10 changes to the starting line up. The Boks are looking to build on their comprehensive 33-7 victory in Brisbane last weekend in their rematch against the Wallabies at the Optus Stadium in Perth THIS MORNING. The game kicks off at 11h45. The Boks will be a vastly changed outfit when they take to the field with only Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Pieter-Steph du Toit retaining starting roles. 

Thala, Kooks and Shaun recap the weekends action as England make the All Blacks sweat, Tom Wright does it all himself and Jesse Kriel beats Ireland with Kolisi and du Toit as wingers

Join hosts Hanyani Shimange, Jean de Villiers and Schalk Burger as they welcome double Rugby World Cup winner Jesse Kriel to the Boks Office sofa for the first time. The centre talks about life in Japan, working with Rassie Erasmus and who was the hardest team he had to play at the Rugby World Cup! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thala and Kooks look back at the 6 Nations, the winners and losers from the tournament 

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has been suspended for two matches following his high tackle at the Rugby World Cup. The All Blacks captain was the first to be red-carded in World Cup final history, after his shoulder-led tackle connected with Jesse Kriel's head. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains what the brief ban entails here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phew! We’ve just caught our breath after that amazing Springbok win in Paris and the semifinal is fast approaching. Liam del Carme and Brenden Nel reflect on one of the greatest games in Rugby World Cup history with Jesse Kriel chatting about his 13 stitches and exceptional performance. We look at the semifinal against England and the Boks chances of making back-to-back World Cup finals, listen as Rassie Erasmus trolls England and then Brenden chats to Kiwi shock jock Martin Devlin about the possibility of a dream final against the All Blacks.

Phew! We've just caught our breath after that amazing Springbok win in Paris and the semifinal is fast approaching. Liam del Carme and Brenden Nel reflect on one of the greatest games in Rugby World Cup history with Jesse Kriel chatting about his 13 stitches and exceptional performance. We look at the semifinal against England and the Boks chances of making back-to-back World Cup finals, listen as Rassie Erasmus trolls England and then Brenden chats to Kiwi shock jock Martin Devlin about the possibility of a dream final against the All Blacks.

Phew! We’ve just caught our breath after that amazing Springbok win in Paris and the semifinal is fast approaching. Liam del Carme and Brenden Nel reflect on one of the greatest games in Rugby World Cup history with Jesse Kriel chatting about his 13 stitches and exceptional performance. We look at the semifinal against England and the Boks chances of making back-to-back World Cup finals, listen as Rassie Erasmus trolls England and then Brenden chats to Kiwi shock jock Martin Devlin about the possibility of a dream final against the All Blacks.

We take a look at the scintillating rugby on display this weekend as RWC2023 puts on a show in the best Quarter Final display in the tournaments history.   We go over each game and touch on the Fiji comeback, Argentina cook as Nico Sanchez seals the game. the All Blacks fending off Ireland after what felt like a lifetime and the Springboks beating France as Cheslin Kobe, Eben etzebeth, Bongi Mbonambi, Damian de Allende and Jesse Kriel shine

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On Monday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest on Springbok hopes to have Eben Etzebeth and Jesse Kriel in the clear to play Ireland on Saturday-week. We hear from Jacques Nienaber too on the Boks' traffic light system. There's the latest on plans to play Jonathan Sexton against Tonga. Bad news for France on hooker Julien Marchand. Plus, a change is a-coming on the anthem front at the World Cup.

Jared and Shaun wrap up the weekends action as they review the epic win by the Springboks and why, regardless of the opposition, it was so important.   We look ahead to the All Black clash on Friday discussing the selections and specifically Canan Moodie at 13.   Keith Earls gets props from the team and Shaun still feels he would have been a great 13.   We dive into the further demise of England after their loss to Ireland and the Billy Vunipola red card.

The full squad is here to react to one of the most shocking Springbok Rugby World Cup squad announcements in a while. We react to the panic we all experienced seeing Lukhanyo Am, Handré Pollard and Lood de Jager omitted from the squad. We talk about whether Manie Libbok and Jesse Kriel can step up in their place. Shaun discusses the risks of playing Deon Fourie as our 3rd choice hooker. Jared looks at whether Canan Moodie can deputize at 13. We then break down some of the crazy things happening in the squad announcements - from what do you do with 4 scrumhalves, to making 2m tall giants kneel to be capped, from the reaction to Makazole Mapimpi to the Rassie Erasmus conspiracy theories and John Smit arguing with our boy Kooks. We try to deliver some copium to Bok fans as we discuss reasons why we can still win the World Cup, but mix in some realism about how the task is now tougher.

We take a deep dive into the test rugby from the weekend along with a look at the Springboks and their win in Argentina.   How Bongi Mbonambi did as captain, Manie Libbok and his desire and drive to always get better and fix his wrongs, Lukhanyo Am injury and Jesse Kriel continues to perform despite many being blind to it.  

Shaun and Thala preview week 3 of the Rugby Championship where South Africa host Argentina and Australia play New Zealand in Bledisloe I. We discuss the big opportunity  for Grant Williams and how he has to make an impression. Which locks and loosies get left home if Marco van Staden fights his way in. The never ending Jesse Kriel debate also starts off a rant from Shaun. On the Pumas side, we see the return of Chocobares, an impending milestone for Augustin Creevy and whether Juan Martin Gonzalez will haunt Willie le Roux (and his ankles) again. Attention then shifts to the Bledisloe Cup game and hopes aren't high for Eddie Jones and his Wallabies, even after selecting Carter Gordon for a debut start. We marvel at the surprisingly stable All Blacks, returns for Sam Whitelock and Anton Lienert-Brown and whether the All Blacks can put up a cricket score at the MCG. We round up with some of the news around the rugby world, including upcoming matches involving Fiji, Japan and Uruguay, what Fiji will do with Peceil Yato withdrawing from the squad and even wade into the topic of which Boks will make money from opening an OnlyFans account.

SEATTLE, WA - We're at the point in the Major League Rugby season in which every game is now critical. Whether it be for just making the playoffs, or gaining home-filed advantage, points are what it's about. Also, we now have a robust bundle of stats to sort through. We have done just that and backed up what the eyes told us - Seawolves' star Dan Kriel is having a career campaign. He talks about many things with Matt McCarthy, including his wife's battles with cancer, being the twin brother of Springboks star Jesse Kriel, farming with JP Smith, playing with Ricky, and living in the USA. Also included: -Headlines from Rugby Morning with John Fitzpatrick -Previews and opinions with Bryan Ray of Americas Rugby News Watch... Listen/Download the Podcast version... Please share and join our weekly newsletter: http://rugbywrapup.com/weekly-updates/ Find All Here: -Web: http://www.RugbyWrapUp.com -Twitter: https://twitter.com/RugbyWrapUp @RugbyWrapUp, @Matt_McCarthy00, @JonnyLewisFilms, @LizardRugby, @LanningZach, @ColbyMarshall2, @Junoir Blaber, @JWB_RWU, @MeetTheMatts, @Declan Yeats. -Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RugbyWrapUp -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RugbyWrapUp -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RugbyWrapUp -Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/RugbyWrapUp #USARugby #MajorLeagueRugby #RugbyWrapUp #OldGlory #RugbyATL #MLR2020 #SixNations #WorldRugby #SuperRugby #Top14 #PremiershipRugby #Pro14 #URC #UnitedRugbyChampionship #RugbyOdds #RugbyBetting

We're joined bright and early this Autumnal morning all the way from Japan by world cup winning Springbok Jesse Kriel to help us digest the massive breaking news that both Wayne Pivac and Eddie Jones have been fired merely 9 months before the World Cup in France. We debate whether both of these decisions were the right ones, what the fall outs going to be and also whether Gatland and Borthwick are the right men to succeed in the roles. On top of this we also get an incredible insight into life as a Springbok behind the scenes from Jesse Kriel, from how they celebrated their incredible pumping of England at HQ, to what Rassie Erasmus is really like, all the way back to crazy initiations at school and secret extra gym sessions which led to his success.(THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED IN 2 PARTS - WE FOUND OUT HALF WAY THROUGH AT AROUND 12.30 MINS IN EDDIE HAD BEEN FIRED AND SO REACT TO HIS DISMISSAL FROM THEN ONWARDS ALONGSIDE JESSE KRIEL) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Carl Lewis speaks to Sport24 journalist Khanyiso Tshwaku Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber has made a few tweaks to his team for Saturday's Test against Italy in Genoa. Jasper Wiese returns at No 8 in a starting XV which also features new lock and centre pairings. Wiese was a late withdrawal form last week's Test against France in Marseille due to concussion protocols. He takes over from Kwagga Smith, who drops down to the bench. Stormers duo Salmaan Moerat and Marin Orie will form a starting lock combination, with Lood de Jager having returned home with a shoulder injury and Eben Etzebeth given a breather on the bench. There is also a positional switch in the pack, with Franco Mostert moving from lock to flanker in place of Pieter-Steph du Toit, who is awaiting a disciplinary hearing on Wednesday for a red card received against France. In the backline, Andre Esterhuizen comes in at inside centre in a new-look midfield pairing with Damian de Allende, who switches to outside centre in place of Jesse Kriel. Meanwhile, Stormers No 8 Evan Roos will feature on the bench alongside forwards Etzebeth, Smith, and the front row of Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch (props) and Malcolm Marx (hooker) in a six-two forwards-backs split.  Cobus Reinach (scrumhalf) and Manie Libbok (utility back) are the backline reserves. Saturday's Test kicks off at 15:00 (SA time). Springbok team: 15 Willie le Roux, 14 Cheslin Kolbe, 13 Damian de Allende, 12 Andre Esterhuizen, 11 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Faf de Klerk, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Franco Mostert, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Marvin Orie, 4 Salmaan Moerat, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Ox Nche Substitutes: 16 Malcolm Marx, 17 Steven Kitshoff, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Eben Etzebeth, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Evan Roos, 22 Cobus Reinach, 23 Manie Libbok

Jared, Shaun and Thala have a deep review of the Springboks' 19-16 loss to Ireland in Dublin. We debate the Damian Willemse selection at 10, how he performed, who should play with him and whether we see Manie Libbok in the next test. We look at Willie Le Roux's impact on the Bok attack, the struggles for the rolling maul and marvel at Jesse Kriel's masterful defensive performance. We also look at what Ireland did well, Jimmy O'Brien's excellent debut off the bench, the maul-stopping James Ryan and whether the Irish loose trio (led by Johannesburg's Josh van der Flier) is the best trio in the world. We also debut a new segment called Quick Taps and discuss what changes we will see for the French game and what will the two teams take from this clash into their Rugby World Cup pool game. Our First Phase discussed the worst kicks we've seen, which included a hilarious drop goal attempt at Hamilton Rugby Club.

Preview also available on our YouTube channel IRELAND : 15. Hugo Keenan 14. Robert Baloucoune 13. Garry Ringrose 12.Robbie Henshaw [Stuart McCloskey] 11. Mack Hansen 10. Johnny Sexton > CAPTAIN 9. Conor Murray 1. Andrew Porter 2. Dan Sheehan 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Tadhg Beirne 5. James Ryan 6. Peter O'Mahony 7. Josh van der Flier 8. Caelan Doris Replacements: 16. Rob Herring 17. Cian Healy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Kieran Treadwell 20. Jack Conan 21. Jamison Gibson Park 22. Joey Carbery 23. Stuart McCloskey [Jimmy O'Brien] [recording was done before announcement of Robbie Henshaw's withdrawal from the 23] Springboks : 15 Cheslin Kolbe 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse 13 Jesse Kriel 12 Damian de Allende 11 Makazole Mapimpi 10 Damian Willemse 9 Jaden Hendrikse 1 Steven Kitshoff 2 Malcolm Marx 3 Frans Malherbe 4 Eben Etzebeth 5 Lood de Jager 6 Siya Kolisi (captain) 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit 8 Jasper Wiese Replacements: 16 Bongi Mbonambi 17 Ox Nche 18 Vincent Koch 19 Franco Mostert 20 Deon Fourie 21 Kwagga Smith 22 Faf de Klerk 23 Willie le Roux Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations Series Saturday, November 5, 2022 Aviva Stadium Kickoff 5:15pm Our guest CIAN O'MUILLEOIR https://twitter.com/RugbyKino Where to find Harpin' On Rugby Website > https://harpinonrugby.com/ Twitter > https://twitter.com/HarpinOnRugby Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/HarpinOnRugby Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/harpinonrugby/ TikTok > https://www.tiktok.com/@harpinonrugby YouTube > https://youtube.com/@HarpinPreviewShow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/harpinonrugby/message

Host Carl Lewis and coach Dave Wessels and journalist Simnikiwe Xabanisa discuss the biggest talking points in South African and world rugby. In this episode, they preview the huge Test match between Ireland and South Africa in Dublin and touch on selection, and expectations and then provide predictions. South Africa: 15 Cheslin Kolbe, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Makazole Mapimpi, 10 Damian Willemse, 9 Jaden Hendrikse, 8 Jasper Wiese, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Lood de Jager, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Malcolm Marx, 1 Steven Kitshoff. Replacements: 16 Bongi Mbonambi, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 Franco Mostert, 20 Deon Fourie, 21 Kwagga Smith, 22 Faf de Klerk, 23 Willie le Roux. First, they discuss the United Rugby Championship.  

Back in 2019, just a few months before the Rugby World Cup, Jesse Kriel had to undergo ankle surgery and then work tirelessly to recover in time for the competition, only to then injure his hamstring in the opening game, forcing him to the sidelines where watched his South African teammates go on to win the title without him. Since then he's become a symbol of strength and recovery in the face of adversity and joins Jay Cardiello to talk all about his amazing journey and what it means to never give up.You can follow Jessie and learn more about his incredible journey on Instagram and Twitter.Follow UsTwitter @muscletech Instagram @muscletechTwitter @jaycardielloInstagram @jaycardielloPresented by MuscleTechwww.muscletech.com

Shaun drives today as Kooks and Jared take a deeper look into the Springbok backline, Siya Kolisi and the loose trio.   The podcasts takes an unusual turn with the focus being mainly on the backline who played well against Australia and helped the Springboks to a bonus point win.   We start off with some news from around the world before our weekly segment called First Phase. This week we discuss our favorite Springbok wins, outside of the three RWC final triumphs.   We ask the question about Damian Willemse, where does he fit and how does that impact our squad and team selection as well as how things will be addressed for the final two games of the Rugby Championship with the Boks still very much in contention.   We conclude with a quick look into the upcoming tournaments that are getting back underway and a brief look at the World Cup Sevens being played in Cape Town.   Hot Takes, Truth Bombs and some Unpopular Opinions, enjoy!    

Host Carl Lewis is joined by Dave Wessels and Simnikiwe Xabanisa for another episode of the School of Hard Konock-Ons. The trio dissect Australia's big win against the Springboks in Adelaide over the weekend. They cover Nienanber's selection, tactics and plan for the World Cup. Argentina beat the All Blacks in empathetic fashion and Michael Cheika deserves his credit for masterminding the victory. They also preview this week's action of the Rugby Championship and make their predictions for the action between the Wallabies v Springboks and All Blacks v Argentina. South Africa rang the changes on Tuesday in their search for a desperately needed win against Australia, with eight new players named in the starting team, partly due to injuries. The Springboks head into the clash on Saturday in Sydney after back-to-back defeats, a 35-23 loss to the All Blacks at home before crashing 25-17 against the Wallabies in Adelaide. It left the world champions bottom of the four-team Rugby Championship with three games to play and in dire need of a victory to keep their hopes alive. "We selected a team we thought would be best for this match given that we have several players out with injuries and with an eye on how we want to play," said coach Jacques Nienaber, whose team have failed to win on Australian soil since 2013. "We let ourselves down in the last two games and we are determined to rectify that this week and change our fortunes in Australia. We'll prepare as well as possible this week to stay in the hunt for the title." Four of the changes are injury-enforced with Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Pieter-Steph du Toit all out with knee problems, while Elton Jantjies has hurt his hand. It means Damian Willemse will move from fullback to flyhalf, Jesse Kriel slots in at centre and Franco Mostert was included in the loose trio. Talented young back Canan Moodie will make his Springbok debut on the right wing in a positional switch with Warrick Gelant, who moves to the bench. The experienced Willie le Roux takes Willemse's place at fullback in his 77th Test, with the other backline change at scrumhalf, where Jaden Hendrikse replaces Faf de Klerk who was axed from the 23. Prop Steven Kitshoff and hooker Malcolm Marx earn starts in a new-look front row with Frans Malherbe while Jasper Wiese takes over at No.8 from veteran Duane Vermeulen, who is among the replacements. The changes forced a reshuffle of the front row on the bench, with Deon Fourie the replacement hooker, and Ox Nche and Trevor Nyakane providing cover at prop. Cobus Reinach is the replacement scrumhalf while the experienced Frans Steyn offers options at flyhalf and centre.

Canan Moodie maak Saterdag sy Springbok-buiging teen die Wallabies in Sydney. Die Bok-afrigter, Jacques Nienaber, het agt veranderings en 'n posisionele skuif aan die beginspan gemaak vir hulle toets in die Rugbykampioenskap. Hy het Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Malcolm Marx en Steven Kitshoff in die opdrafspan ingesluit, saam met Willie le Roux, Jesse Kriel, Jaden Hendrikse en die 19-jarige Moodie:

Kooks, Shaun and Thala break down the second round of the Rugby Championship, focusing on the Springboks defeat to the All Blacks at Ellis Park. We debate whether the Bomb Squad and the 6-2 split has run its course, the backline reshuffle after Jesse Kriel's injury and the fantastic performance of Lukhanyo Am on the wing. Kooks also reveals the true reason the Springboks lost. On the All Blacks side, Shaun was forced to say nice things about Rieko Ioane at 13 and we discuss what New Zealand changed from last week to now. We also react to the Nienaber's 34-man squad for the Australian tour, the omission of Evan Roos, Deon Fourie entrusted as the 3rd choice hooker and whether there is space for both Frans Steyn and Andre Esterhuizen. Join as we also look forward to which team is in the driving seat to win the Rugby Championship and Kooks has another epic rant about the early morning Adelaide Springbok test and the first Bledisloe Cup game on a Thursday!

Kooks and Thala get together to look at the teams and preview the 2nd round of the Rugby Championships, with a particular focus on South Africa and New Zealand. They look at the changes made for the second test by both sides, Kooks asks for people to respect Jesse Kriel and looks forward to a more attacking approach from the Springboks. Kooks and Thala then try to work out what New Zealand is trying to do, why Kooks wants to fight Ian Foster and Thala predicts that the writing is on the wall for the New Zealand head coach. After a brief look at the Argentina and Australia game, with Kooks offering to play if he can get Australian citizenship, predictions are made for the weekend's games.

All Blacks coach Ian Foster has made what could be the final big call of his tenure, handing the No 10 jersey to Richie Mo'unga for the second test against South Africa at Ellis Park in Johannesburg this weekend. Foster is also gambling on two of his less-experienced props, Ethan de Groot and Tyrel Lomax, to match the Springboks' monstrous men. The All Blacks props have 20 test caps between them. It is the first test start of the year for Mo'unga, who guided the Crusaders to victory in Super Rugby Pacific, and has watched on ever since as the All Blacks have made faltering starts in all their matches this year. Incumbent first five-eighths Beauden Barrett, a two-time World Player of the Year, is relegated to the substitutes bench, from where he could enter the fray as a replacement for Mo'unga or in the outside backs. Other than the change at 10, the beleaguered coach largely played it safe in his backline selections, sticking with the same players who ran on to the field in last week's 26-10 humbling in the Rugby Championship opener in Mbombela. That result from a directionless performance was the fifth defeat in six starts for Foster's men. Jordie Barrett has overcome ankle injury concerns to hold on to the No 15 jersey, with another Springbok barrage of high balls likely. Caleb Clarke and Will Jordan start on the wings, while the coach persists with Rieko Ioane in the No 13 jersey. David Havili is at second five-eighths and Aaron Smith continues at halfback. Under-pressure captain Sam Cane has retained his place as openside flanker, and takes the field alongside No 8 Ardie Savea and Shannon Frizell, who has been called up to fill the No 6 jersey after Akira Ioane, who moves to the bench, had little impact last week. Locks Scott Barrett and Sam Whitelock return to duty, as does hooker Samisoni Taukei'aho — one of the few bright performers last week. Uncapped tighthead Fletcher Newell is set to make his All Blacks debut from the bench, with Angus Ta'avao missing out after struggling in the front row last week. Codie Taylor returns to the bench after being dropped in the first test, while George Bower, Tupou Vaa'i, Finlay Christie and Quinn Tupaea make up the rest of the substitutes. "Belief and confidence remain high in our group, which is working incredibly hard this week," said Foster. "Playing at Ellis Park is always a special occasion for any All Black team, and this weekend will be no different. "Adding to that, the Freedom Cup is on the line which makes this a challenge that everyone is looking forward to." Meanwhile, Duane Vermeulen is back for the Springboks at No 8 for his first test this year as South Africa made five changes to its starting lineup, the team announced earlier this week. Two of those changes were forced, with Jaden Hendrikse at halfback in place of Faf de Klerk, who was ruled out with concussion, while Jesse Kriel replaces Kurt-Lee Arendse, who was sent off, injured and subsequently suspended for four games after a dangerous tackle on Beauden Barrett in the first test. South Africa coach Jacques Nienaber also made two tactical switches in the front row by bringing in Ox Nché for Trevor Nyakane at loosehead prop and restoring Bongi Mbonambi as starting hooker in place of Malcolm Marx. Tighthead prop Frans Malherbe is set for his 50th test. The Springboks are seeking back-to-back wins over the All Blacks for the first time since 2009 and another defeat for New Zealand is expected to see Foster lose his job. The All Blacks have slipped to an all-time low of No 5 on the world rankings. All Blacks: Jordie Barrett, Will Jordan, Rieko Ioane, David Havili, Caleb Clarke, Richie Mo'unga, Aaron Smith, Ardie Savea, Sam Cane (captain), Shannon Frizell, Scott Barrett, Sam Whitelock, Tyrell Lomax, Samisoni Taukei'aho, Ethan de Groot. Reserves: Codie Taylor, George Bower, Fletcher Newell*, Tupou Vaa'i, Akira Ioane, Finlay Christie, Beauden Barrett, Quinn Tupaea. South Africa: Damian Willemse, Jesse Kriel, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi, Handré Pollard, Jaden Hendrikse, Duane Vermeulen, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (captain), Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Frans Malherbe, Bongi Mbonambi, Ox Nché. Reserves: Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Jasper Wiese, Kwagga Smith, Herschel Jantjies, Willie le Roux.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruben Delmage & Arnold Geerdts het met Jimmy Stonehouse gesels oor sy baie suksesvolle seisoen in die Curriebeker reeks. Arnold Geerdts het vinning met Jesse Kriel gesels voor hulle wedstryd die naweek teen Wallis. Verder het hulle gekyk na wat by Wimbledon gebeur, Golf en veel meer. Luister gerus weer hier as jy dit gemis het

Ruben Delmage & Arnold Geerdts het met Jimmy Stonehouse gesels oor sy baie suksesvolle seisoen in die Curriebeker reeks. Arnold Geerdts het vinning met Jesse Kriel gesels voor hulle wedstryd die naweek teen Wallis. Verder het hulle gekyk na wat by Wimbledon gebeur, Golf en veel meer. Luister gerus weer hier as jy dit gemis het

Ron and Adam catch up with Jesse Kriel, South African born rugby player who is currently playing for the Canons Eagles Rugby Club in Tokyo, Japan. Ron and Adam were privileged to watch one of Jesse's rugby matches in Tokyo where they were able to leave their fully loaded touring bicycles outside the stadium and watch the game. Jesse fills them in on his life in Japan and how rugby has influenced his life, specifically with regards to the values & morals that the sport has instilled in him. Ron, Adam and Jesse share their views on school level rugby in South Africa and the inspirational coaches/mentors that they have had along the way.

Two superstars of world rugby join Lee and Goodie from Japan this week. Former Wallaby scrum half Will Genia tells us why rugby in Australia is struggling, who his half-back pairing for the Lions would be and his thoughts on former teammate Israel Folau. And Springbok centre Jesse Kriel looks ahead to the Lions Tour in South Africa, who he’s looking forward to playing against and whether the Springboks are coming into the series a little undercooked. Join the House of Rugby Facebook GroupWant to hear more great podcasts from JOE?All To Play For, Joe Cole and Tom Davis bring huge guests and hilarious stories from football’s front linesTKO with Carl Frampton, bringing you unprecedented access and brutal honesty from inside the world of boxingSportspages - Dig into the stories behind some of the greatest sports books ever writtenBoys Don't Cry with Russell Kane, the show that gets men talking about the things men never talk aboutUnfiltered with James O'Brien, our critically-acclaimed and award-nominated interview seriesPioneers with John Amaechi - Meet the trailblazers behind Britain’s most exciting businesses

Sbu Mjikeliso hosts former Bulls lock Mthunzi "Fudge" Mabeta and sports analyst Lunga Kupiso in an unmatched Springbok 2019 Rugby World Cup squad announcement special where they took a deep into Rassie Erasmus's 31-man squad that's headed for Japan. Fudge clarified the technicalities that go into the lineout, which he reckons not a lot of teams pay enough close attention to. "The philosophies of the lineout," as he put it. He rates the four lock options that Erasmus eventually took to Japan – Eben Etzebeth, Lood de Jager, Franco Mostert and RG Snyman – some of whom he played with during his career. And he chimed in on some omitted names who had stellar seasons, such as Lions lock Marvin Orie. With Sunday Times sports journalist Khanyiso Tshwaku also chiming in, there was also a microscopic look at the midfielders that form part of the squad and the big debate surrounding Damian de Allende, Andre Esterhuizen, Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel. It was all out Rugby World Cup squad announcement extravaganza and, of course, we heard directly from the coach as well as skipper Siya Kolisi.

In the second episode of the SportsLIVE Podcast Sbu Mjikeliso is again joined by sports journalist Daniel Gallan via Skype from the UK, who lifts the lid on the soapie kind of week that's unfolded since news leaked that AB de Villiers made a minibus taxi-style late U-Turn after asking to join the Proteas World Cup team. Daniel reveals that as far back the Mzansi Super League in December, coach Ottis Gibson asked AB if he was "done with this retirement rubbish", to which AB responded by confirming his retirement from all forms of South African cricket. We also chat to rugby skills guru Sino Ganto about the hotly contested Springbok No 13 position. Two players are favourites to don the jersey in Japan at the World Cup – Lukhanyo Am and Jesse Kriel. But, a new perspective has come to light, which suggests the two should play together in midfield. We also hear what Jesse Kriel himself thinks of this potential move.

The lads are back to discuss Gameweek 6 of Super Rugby.  Plenty of talking points: Fekitoa, Banks, Kerevi, SP Marais, Jordie Barrett, Van Wyk, Jesse Kriel and the name of Bruce's first born, Jeronimo De La Fuente. They also discuss players from which teams to target for the now, the interim and for the playoffs. @fantasyrugdraft support@fantasyrugbydraft.com Facebook FRD Hall of Fame group Fantasy Rugby Draft Facebook Page