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For the Springboks to be successful at Eden Park this weekend they need to fire shots from the get go against the All Blacks, as relying on their traditional strengths might not be enough to beat the Kiwis at their fortress. Also are fans and media perhaps over-hyping this game, when in fact Rassie Erasmus will see this fixture as another opportunity to test out talent as he plots South Africa's R...

It doesn't get any bigger than the All Blacks versus the Springboks and in this podcast we speak with SA legend Pieter Muller who gives us his perspective ahead of the crunch game at Eden Park. Muller, who was part of the all-conquering 1998 Tri-Nations winning team, believes that the All Blacks still have their aura, and the game will be decided by fine margins. As a former midfielder, Muller als...

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Bafana Bafana head into the next FIFA World Cup Qualifiers chasing home wins over neighbours Lesotho and rivals Nigeria during back-to-back games at the Free State Stadium. In this pod we tell you why they are well set to perform at home, how any docked points against them could hurt the Super Eagles more than them, and we also give you the latest from the PSL. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Lorenz Köhler...

In this episode we preview the Rugby Championships and there is a split over who will win it. Caleb says it's too tight to call between favourites New Zealand, and world champs South Africa, while Zayn says the Boks will win the tournament with a game to spare, starting with a 15 point win over the Wallabies in Jo'burg this weekend. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi Guest: Caleb Mutombwa (Rugby Journalist) #sprin...

In our latest episode of Rugby Africa we hear from two legends about the impact of South Africa's "bomb squad" and get their thoughts on if it's impacted player safety for the worse. All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick raises concerns about player welfare, while Springbok legend Mark Andrews saysbringing fresh players on allows for a safer same. What do you think? Post your views in the comments bel...

In this episode of OTW Rugby Africa we have Springbok women's coach Swys De Bruin outline his vision and blueprint for success for the national team. The SA women's team are ranked 12th in the world, and De Bruin is realistic about their ambitions as he would love to get into the quarters at the upcoming Women's World Cup. If that was achieved Swys says that would make up for all his Sup...

The waiting is almost over as Morocco look to secure their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, while Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to swoop for their 10th. The game has all the ingredients for a classic as we preview the game, and also discuss how the media are being muzzled when trying to ask key questions around pay disputes and the disgraced Jorge Vilda's role as Morocco coach. Hosts: Ali Ho...

And then there were two...we wrap up the WAFCON semis and start to preview the game this Saturday which will see hosts Morocco play Nigeria in the final.  Host: Ali Howorth #morocco #southafrica #nigeria #ghana Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes  00:00 - Intro  00:45 - All action semi between Nigeri...

Roc Nation Sports International are making a bold move into African football as Jay-Z's company looks to unearth future stars on the continent. Nathan Campbell, Roc Nation's Head of Global Recruitment for Football, explained to the pod that the goal is not only to nurture elite football talent, but also to ensure these young athletes thrive in their careers and there's lasting impacts left in...

The WAFCON semis are fast approaching and we tell you what to look out for ahead of the big games coming up this week. The Super Falcons are soaring, Morocco roaring, while Ghana and South Africa just did enough to make the final four. Host: Ali Howorth #morocco #southafrica #nigeria #ghana Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast...

The Springboks have won all their home games ahead of the Rugby Championship, and in this pod we run our rule on their performances and where they are now in terms of their preparations for the tournament. We also look at their rivals and explain why the All Blacks are being "poorly coached" despite a series win over the French. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese Guest: Caleb Mutombwa (Rugby Jo...

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations KO rounds take place this Friday and Saturday, and our team of experts wrap up the ground stages, and tell you what to expect in the knockout rounds. Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Firdose Moonda #wafcon #southafrica #nigeria #morocco Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 00:...

Fire up the braai, let's get the party started, it's time to eat your favourite pasta and get our takeaways on the Springboks series win over the Italians. The Azzuri were well and truly beaten in the second Test, but our panel believe the Italians provided a good test for the Springboks who are primed to peak over their two games in New Zealand during the Rugby Championships. We also ta...

All teams have played their opening games at the WAFCON and our team give you their impressions of the runners and riders, as well as what it's like on the ground and some of the issues the team's are facing. Hosts: Alasdair Howorth and Firdose Moonda #wafcon #nigeria #southafrica #morocco Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast...

In this show we are joined by "Mamma Rugby" herself Dawn Dunn, who helps review the Springboks first Test match of the season against a spirited Italy. Dawn also shares her thoughts on the spying allegations levelled against Rassie Erasums by his old enemy Warren Gatland, host Zayn Nabbi says he's actually seen the Boks spying before in the 2000s, and finally we tell you why Jake White will find a...

The champions of Africa are back! Banyana Banyana are seeking to defend their crown but all is not well in South African football. Can Desiree Ellis work her magic again? Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Busisiwe Mokwena (South African journalist) #banyanabanyana #bafanabafana #psl #wafcon #woso #africanfootball #africa Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook:...

Ghana go into the 2025 edition of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as one of the outsiders at the tournament, but, if the Black Queens can get out of the group then they might have a path to the final if a few results go their way. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Akosua Adjei (Ghanian Sportscaster) #ghana #wafcon Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on F...

Morocco are motivated to go one better at this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after they finished as runners up at the last tournament. The Atlas Lionesses are likely to be semi-finals playing at home, but with the home crowd firmly behind them, the hosts will be eyeing a place in the final. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Kaoutar Alaidi (Moroccan Sports Journalist) #morocco #wafcon F...

Nigerian Super Falcon Ashleigh Plumptre returns to the pod to chat all things WAFCON. She tells us why she moved to Saudi Arabia, how painful it was missing the Olympics and most importantly why the Super Falcons want revenge at the WAFCON. Host: Ali Howorth Guest: Ashleigh Plumptre (Nigeria Super Falcons defender) #superfalcons #supereagles #nigeria #wafcon #afcon #worldcup #woso Follow us on IG:...

In this episode we take a deep dive on Zambia and tell you why the Cooper Queens firepower up front will be hard to stop at the WAFCON as the team's front line is lead by superstars Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Aaron Mubanga (Zambian football journalist) #zambia #wafcon #banda #Kundananji Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like u...

The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) kicks off on July 5, and ahead of tournament we preview Nigeria's chances for success in Morocco. The Super Falcons go in as one of favourites, and will be looking for redemption after falling short in the last edition when they were knocked out in the semis. Host: Alasdair Howorth Guest: Jane Frances Nweze (Nigerian Journalist) #nigeria #superfalcons #wa...

The party continues in the United States at the FIFA Club World Cup, but it does so without an African presence. In this pod we lament, celebrate and look back at how the Africans did at the tournament and what next for each team. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Alasdair Howorth #sundowns #wydad #alahly #esperance #fifacwc #alhilal Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on Twitter: @otw_podcast Like us on...

Welcome along to our first edition of the Bok Banter podcast, which will be focussed on all things rugby related here on On The Whistle as we branch to cover more sport. For our opening episode we preview the Springboks 2025 season, explain why Siya Kolisi should captain the Boks at the next World Cup, and also look back on the 1995 Rugby World Cup success on the team's 30th anniversary. Hosts: Za...

Mamelodi Sundowns have crashed out of the FIFA Club World Cup as they failed to win their do-or-die clash with Fluminense on Wednesday in Miami playing out their final group game to a goalless draw. The Brazilian outfit along with Borussia Dortmund qualified from Group F for the knockout rounds. Sundowns will be hurting after coming so close and blowing a golden opportunity to make...