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The Springboks have started their international Test season with a 42-24 win over Italy. It was a hard-fought and error-ridden performance by the world champions and it has left coach Dr Rassie Erasmus frustrated. In this episode Peter looks back at the good, the bad and the ugly of this Springbok victory in Pretoria. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

The Junior Springboks came into their Under-20 World Championship pool match against England as the underdogs. They left as the top dogs! In a brilliant fightback performance the young South Africans not only defeated the English, but announced themselves as genuine title contenders. In this episode Peter details the stunning result for the Junior Boks. This podcast originates from the Front Row R...

The rugby world champions, South Africa kick off their 2025 Test season on Saturday at Loftus in Pretoria against Italy. Unfortunately it is a weakened Italian side that is visiting and the Springboks will be expected to show no mercy in this first Test. In this episode Peter details how the Azzurri have improved in the last couple of years but with the absence of so many of their top players, the...

We're about to find out if the Junior Springboks are indeed the real deal! The young South Africans face a formidable England at the Under-20 World Championship in Rovigo, Italy on Friday. The English are the favourites. But the Junior Boks were simply magnificent in their opening match against Australia. Could they pull off an upset win here? Peter seems to think so, but even he isn't entirely su...

The Junior Springboks are off to a rolicking start at the Under-20 World Championship in Italy. The young South Africans have annihilated Australia 73-17 in their opening match. And in this episode Peter talks about all that the team did well and talks up the excitement around this magnificent performance. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

The Springboks have kicked off their 2025 campaign with an emphatic win over a poor Barbarians team. As good as the world champion Boks were, there are question marks over not only the BaaBaas' performance, but also the chaotic manner in which their squad was assembled for this match. Was it disrespectful towards the world champions? In this episode Peter delves into that matter while also assessi...

The Junior Springboks kick off their Under-20 World Championship campaign on Sunday against Australia and it's a must-win. Defeat could spell their exit from the tournament already given they face an formidable England in Pool A as well. In this episode Peter analyses the strengths and weaknesses of South Africa and Australia and explains why he thinks the Junior Springboks can pull it off. This p...

The rugby world champion Springboks kick off their 2025 season on Saturday in Cape Town against the Barbarians. The Boks are seasoned campaigners while the BaaBaas are a scratch team put together in the space of just a few days, and hastily so it seems. In this episode Peter looks at both match day squads, examines the strengths and weaknesses and gives his take on why he thinks the Springboks wil...

It has been 30 years since the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. For many South Africans this is a very special day and in this episode Peter takes a sentimental trip down memory lane to recall that famous day. Buckle up, because it could be about to get really emotional in here! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel

The rugby world champion Springboks kick off their 2025 season on Saturday against the Barbarians. Surprisingly the BaaBaas actually have a winning record against the South Africans. So much so that even if the Boks win, they will only restore parity in the overall head-to-head. In this episode Peter looks at the history of the Barbarians, that head-to-head against South Africa and makes his case...

Former All Blacks wing John Kirwan has had a few things to say lately about our world champion Springboks. Some of it actually has merit but we're not going to just take this lying down, are we? In this episode Peter lays out exactly what Kirwan has said, responds to it and highlights the magnificence of the Springboks-All Blacks rivalry. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Ch...

When South Africa joined the URC in 2021 many scoffed. However now with the benefits of four seasons under our belt, and a very strong Springbok side, the fruits are there for all to see. In this episode Peter explores the journey from Super Rugby to the URC, talks about the pros and cons and shares why South African rugby couldn't be in a better space right now. This podcast originates from the F...

Are there too many old Springboks and will Father Time catch up with them before the next Rugby World Cup? In this episode Peter explores the ages of the current Bok squad and tries to determine who can make it to Australia, and who's time is up! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for the first four matches of the 2025 season. There are a few surprises and omissions. Some fans are angry while others are very happy. In this episode Peter breaks down the full squad and plays around with combinations to see just what we can expect from the Springboks in these matches against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia. This podcast orig...

Who in their right mind gets married on the day the Springboks are playing? Quite a few people in fact. In this episode Peter discusses this madness and describes how he has coped with this inconvenience in the past. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

The Springboks are thriving since South Africa left Super Rugby but now former All Blacks are calling for South Africa to return. They say the absence of South African players in their competition is weakening their game, their Super teams and the All Blacks themselves. But, as Peter explains in this episode, South African rugby players are better off in the URC and it is only benefitting the Spri...

On Saturday, while playing in the URC, Springbok scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse caused a stir when he winked at Munster opponent Jack Crowley. Hendrikse was on the ground receiving treatment for an injured calf. But Crowley's space was occupied with him being next up in a kicking competition. Was Hendrikse really injured? Was this gamesmanship? Well according to some, the Sharks man is a villain and a...

We know some of our Springboks in the past have had some serious gas. Even today we have Boks who possess express pace. But if we had to put together an all-time list, who would rank where? In today's episode that is exactly what Peter is putting together for you. Where will your favourite Springbok rank? This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

World Rugby has announced the creation of a Club World Cup starting in 2028, to be held every four years. Some fans are very excited, but the general feeling seems to be more on the negative side. Do we really need this? In this episode Peter examines what is going on and tries to reach a conclusion. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby Podcast Patreon

Are Springbok Test match ticket prices too high? In this episode Peter looks at the prices for 2025 Springbok Tests, compares them to what our UK counterparts are paying and even uses an inflation calculator to see if Springbok fans are being treated fairly in this area. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

In an unbelievable twist, the All Blacks are now considering their own Bomb Squad - the tactic so successfully used by Rugby World Cup champions South Africa. The Springboks have pioneered 6-2 and 7-1 bench splits over the last few seasons to the chagrin of many an international pundit, including many kiwis. But now the New Zealanders appear to be open to emulating what the Springboks have done. I...

The Springboks are one of world sport's most valuable brands but SARU is only just beginning to take advantage. This is exciting news for South African rugby ... and bad news for our rivals, like the All Blacks. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

The Springboks are dominant in world rugby right now and South Africa's schools rugby system is largely credited with creating a pipeline to ensure this success. Yet the Junior Springboks have struggled for some time. What is going on? In this episode Peter attempts to answer that question. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

In this episode Peter reveals what Springbok and South African rugby players earn. Some say they earn too much but in this report you might find that the truth is rather a different story. This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon

Every few years the Springboks change their logo. Is it time for a new emblem for our four-time rugby world champions? In this episode Peter takes a trip down memory lane and showcases every Springbok logo ever going back to 1906 and proposes a plan for a new Bok logo! This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Patreon