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Who should be the Springbok flyhalf? Some say Handre Pollard. Others say Manie Libbok. And in this episode Peter is joined by rugby fixer, podcaster (8-9 Combo, The Lekker Rugby Pod and writer (The Roar), Harry Jones to settle the debate once and for all. Let's determine who the right man is to wear the Springbok number 10 jersey! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Pa...

The Springboks' unimpressive performances in 2025 have left some Bok fans unhappy. Some have even called for coach Rassie Erasmus to go! But in this episode Peter explains why there is actually no need to panic. At least not just yet anyway! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

Dr Rassie Erasmus has named his Springbok squad to do battle and defend our honour against the All Blacks in New Zealand. In this episode Peter gives his thoughts on the squad and reveals who he would select in the first Test at Eden Park! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

The Springboks are off the mark in the 2025 Rugby Championship thanks to a 30-22 win over Australia in Cape Town. But South Africa's fans seem to still be unconvinced by the rugby world champions. In this episode Peter looks at how the Springboks performed and identifies the areas that need drastic improvement, if the Boks are to go to New Zealand in a couple of weeks and take down the All Blacks!...

The Springboks have their backs to the wall ahead of their second Rugby Championship Test against Australia. In Cape Town the Springboks will be fighting for redemption and aiming to restore pride. But the Wallabies will be determined. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

World Rugby has seldom held a high opinion of Springbok rugby coach Rassie Erasmus. But now in a stunning reversal, the sport's global governing body has actually admitted that they need the Springbok boss and that Rassie is actually good for the sport! In this episode Peter details exactly what was said and gives his reaction to this incredible news. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rug...

Springbok coach Doctor Rassie Erasmus has announced his match day squad that will do battle against Australia on Saturday in Cape Town. Last week the world champions were shocked by the Wallabies. The fans are angry, the players are hurting and now the Springboks must go out there and avenge their Australian defeat and also restore national pride. In this episode Peter reveals the team that Rassie...

Australia have beaten the Springboks in South Africa for the first time since 2011. And what's more, it's the first time since 1963 the Wallabies have beaten the Boks at Ellis Park! In this episode Peter details what went wrong, credits the intelligence of the Aussies and shares how coach Dr Rassie Erasmus has taken responsibility for this devastating defeat. This podcast originates from the Front...

The prices of Springbok Test match tickets have become a hot button topic. Have they now become too expensive for the average Springbok supporter? In this episode Peter takes a look at the evidence and gives his verdict. He also makes a suggestion, that could go some way towards helping. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

Springbok hater Matt Williams was asked about the 2025 British & Irish Lions series and almost instantly started talking about the 2021 tour in South Africa. This man has a habit of finding a way to talk about the rugby world champions and usually it's in a very negative manner. Hilariously Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus responded to Matt Williams' comments on X and in this episode Peter shares ev...

Zimbabwe have qualified for the Rugby World Cup for the first time since 1991! The Sables have won the Rugby Africa Cup by beating Namibia in the final to secure their place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. And in this episode Peter details the history of Zimbabwean rugby and is joined by Sables head coach Pieter Benade to discuss the miraculous turnaround. This podcast originates from th...

In 2021 Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was banned for a year for criticising a referee. Less than 10 days ago Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt criticised a referee and World Rugby has announced they will take no action. How can this be? In this episode Peter examines the hypocrisy behind this decision and asks bluntly, if Australia is being protected because they're hosting the next Rugby World Cup? Th...

The Springbok Bomb Squad tactic regularly comes under fire from overseas pundits. But this time a fellow South African is questioning this famous strategy employed by Dr Rassie Erasmus. In this episode Peter examines what was written and gives his take on whether or not the time has come to write the Springbok Bomb Squad's obituary. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel...

The Springboks are reportedly set to take on Japan in Brighton in November. That was the scene of one of the greatest upsets in the history of sport. Are the rugby world champion Boks walking into a trap by tempting fate? History does after all have a way of repeating itself and what's more, the Japanese are coached by Eddie Jones, the man who masterminded their famous win over the Springboks back...

The Springboks caused a global stir when they kicked off short against Italy in their second Test against Italy. There was an offside player too who collected the ball. Did the ball fail to go ten metres? Was there an offside player? And was it deliberate? Depending on the referee's interpretation it could have been all three but there are different sanctions for each of these violations. In this...

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The Junior Springboks have won the Under-20 World Championship by defeating the old enemy, New Zealand, in the final in Rovigo, Italy. In a display of dominance, the young Boks led from start to finish against the Baby All Blacks and in this episode Peter looks back at the perfect final performance from the young South Africans and salutes their incredible turnaround from the lows of the Under-20...

The Junior Springboks have won the Under-20 World Championship by defeating the old enemy, New Zealand, in the final in Rovigo, Italy. In a display of dominance, the young Boks led from start to finish against the Baby All Blacks and in this episode Peter looks back at the perfect final performance from the young South Africans and salutes their incredible turnaround from the lows of the Under-20...

The Junior Springboks go in search of gold on Saturday in Rovigo in the Under-20 World Championship final against their oldest enemies - the Baby All Blacks. It's the clash of the teen titans in Italy. Who will come out on top? In this episode Peter examines carefully the two teams and identifies the areas he believes both teams will look to exploit ... and then he reveals who he thinks will take...

The Springboks face Georgia in Nelspruit in their final July Test match before the Rugby Championship. Many feel the world champions did not live up to expectations against Italy and are now demanding a demolition job against the Georgians? But will the Springboks deliver just that? In this episode Peter discusses what we can expect from the Boks against the Lelos on Saturday in Nelspruit. This po...

The Springboks put in an improved performance to see off Italy in the second Test in Gqeberha and wrap up a 2-0 series win. It was better, but it might still not quite be of the standard expected from the world champions. In this episode Peter dives deep into the good, the better and the not so good of this latest Springbok rugby Test match. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube...

The Springboks are out to restore faith and pride this weekend against Italy in the second Test in Gqeberha. The rugby world champions won the first Test against the Azzurri in Pretoria, but there was a feeling that the Springboks underperformed. In this episode Peter delves into why he believes the Boks will bounce back with fury ... and shares exactly why a win on Saturday will be a little extra...

The Junior Springboks sent out a second-string side and subsequently slayed Scotland 73-14 in Calvisano to wrap up their Pool A obligations at the Under-20 World Championship. South Africa's youngsters look the real deal and genuine contenders for the title. In this episode Peter analyses this win and discusses why coach Kevin Foote has a few selection headaches ahead of the Junior Springboks' sem...

Former Ireland, Wales and British & Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland has accused Dr Rassie Erasmus and the Springboks of espionage! Gatland, in a piece written for The Telegraph, claims the Springboks were spying on the Lions during their training sessions on the 2021 tour to South Africa. In this episode Peter looks at the allegations, and whether they're true or not, gives his take on why it's a...

South Africa's Junior Springboks complete their Under-20 World Championship Pool A campaign on Wednesday against Scotland. The Junior Boks are already assured of a semi-final spot and coach Kevin Foote has made 11 changes to his starting XV. Is this too much of a risk? In this episode Peter explains why he believes Foote is mitigating that risk and also shares his prediction for what will happen a...