For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa
Double Rugby World Cup winning Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff share their love for rugby. They discuss what it's like to play for Rassie Erasmus, play with Siya Kolisi, and how the Bokke beat every other country. This podcast offers deep dives on Rassie tactics and Bok scrum dominance for South African fans.
Episodes
Steve Hansen: On Rassie & Why Elite Coaches Need An Ego
How does Rassie do it? Steven Kitshoff is joined by Steve Hansen and Ewen McKenzie to ask elite coaches about Rassie Erasmus and what he’s trying to achieve with the Springboks. How hard will a third World Cup in a row be?
Plus, the Boks play Australia this weekend and the Wallabies could be our toughest test.
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Picking Our Team Of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane are back, to pick their Team Of The Series after Rugby's Greatest Rivalry.
The Springboks ran out 3-1 winners over the four-match test series, but will that be reflected in the chosen XV?
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Springboks Win Greatest Rivalry Against All Blacks
South Africa beat New Zealand for the third weekend in a row. This time in Baltimore to claim Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry.
Double World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane break down the game, and tell you how coach Rassie Erasmus gets the best out of his players. He knows how to push their buttons, and has those buttons on speed dial.
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Dan Carter: What It Takes To Be An All Blacks Great
"Talent only gets you so far". Steven Kitshoff and Dan Carter discuss the importance of work ethic when it comes to becoming the greatest All Blacks and Springboks players in history.
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How Moose & Ox Helped Springboks Bully All Blacks
Malcolm “The Moose” Marx put on a masterclass as South Africa beat New Zealand to take a 2-1 lead in Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. Former Springboks Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane break down how the All Blacks were dismantled on Saturday, and how Ox Nché and the Springbok scrum was central to everything that happened in Soweto.
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Dan Carter's Top 5 All Blacks v Springboks Moments
Rugby’s greatest player of all time picks his greatest moments from rugby’s greatest rivalry. Dan Carter is back alongside Steven Kitshoff for this special episode where the two list the top 5 games they've played in between South Africa and New Zealand.
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How Springboks Bounced Back Against The All Blacks
Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane break down the second Test match in the Greatest Rivalry series as South Africa level things up at 1-1 against New Zealand. They’ll tell you how Rassie Erasmus’s late changing of the team keeps everyone on their toes, how Eben Etzebeth is back to his best and why Malcolm Marx and Siya Kolisi made such an impact in Cape Town. Plus the flyover before kick-off that
Kolisi & Pollard Change Everything For The Springboks v All Blacks
Rassie Erasmus has brought back totemic captain Siya Kolisi and clutch king Handre Pollard for a huge second Test of Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium in Cape Town.
Francke Horn joins double World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff & Trevor Nyakane to analyse where the game could be won for South Africa.
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The Dan Carter Interview: On Sacha, Pollard and what makes the perfect 10
The GOAT Dan Carter has joined For The Love Of Rugby for The Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and New Zealand. He sits down with fellow World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff to analyse the best fly-halves in the world right now. In this special episode, he talks Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Handre Pollard, Ruben Love, Richie Mo’unga, Beauden Barrett and more. Plus his best insights on what it
How The All Blacks Humbled The Springboks | South Africa v New Zealand 1st Test Review
Steven Kitshoff was inside Ellis Park to watch South Africa lose 33-16 to New Zealand in the first Test of Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry. In this episode he debriefs the whole game with Ross Karl from Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Were the Springboks undercooked? Why was the attack so sloppy? And can they play that badly next weekend?
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Why South Africa v New Zealand is Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Steven Kitshoff is joined once again by Jordan Buhrs to discuss how the greatest rivalry came about. The 2 top teams in the world have been battling it out for the longest time, but is this series going to be bigger than the World Cup?
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Who Rassie Should Pick For The Greatest Rivalry | Springboks v All Blacks PREVIEW
South Africa and New Zealand are preparing for The Greatest Rivalry. In this episode, we discuss who coach Rassie should pick for the Springboks.
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All Blacks Dominate Bulls & We Predict Springboks Test Team
New Zealand have disposed of another South African side, as they beat the Vodacom Bulls 50-19 in Pretoria. The All Blacks scored eight tries and look to be in fine form heading to Ellis Park. The first Test against the Springboks is on Saturday, but who will Rassie Erasmus pick?
Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff speaks to 2019 loser Ben Youngs and our new favourite Kiwi - Ross Karl from Aot
Trevor’s 5 Point-Plan On How To Beat The All Blacks
After New Zealand beat the Sharks 54-0 in Durban, Trevor Nyakane has been busy working on his five-point plan to hand over to coach Rassie and give the Springboks the best chance of winning The Greatest Rivalry. Steven Kitshoff heaps praise on 39-year old Deon Fourie who is back in the Boks squad. What a legend.And Ma’a Nonu gives us the feeling of YES for his solo haka on Tuesday night. Trevor te
Springboks Hold On Against Argentina, All Blacks Pushed By Stormers | Greatest Rivalry Review
South Africa cling on to win 17-10 in Argentina, but captain Siya Kolisi came off injured after only 24 minutes in Buenos Aires. Double World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane give their thoughts the morning after.
New Zealand started their tour of South Africa with a 38-21 win against the Stormers in Cape Town. There were 3 yellow cards, a returning (again) Deon Fourie and an
Bring On Argentina & The Greatest Rivalry Begins
The All Blacks have landed in South Africa, ready to start The Greatest Rivalry series. Meanwhile, the Springboks are preparing by facing Argentina in Argentina. Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane cannot wait to get started.
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Breaking Down Rassie’s Best Ever Springboks Squad
Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane go through the entirety of Rassie Erasmus's 44-man Springbok squad as they discuss who could be playing in each position and who could be moved around. With big-name players coming back and new caps making an impression, who will start in the upcoming Greatest Rivalry series?
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All Blacks Name Squad To Face Springboks
Steven Kitshoff is joined by Ross Karl from The Aotearoa Rugby Pod to break down the All Blacks squad announcement for the Greatest Rivalry. Rieko Ioane is back in, Ardie Savea is not involved until the test matches and there are three uncapped players.
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How The Springboks Are Building The Best Squad Rugby Has Ever Seen
After a clean sweep for South Africa in the Nations Championship, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff give you incredible insight into how Coach Rassie is preparing his Springbok squad for The Greatest Rivalry series, and next year’s World Cup. The Boks beat Wales 43-0 on Saturday, and we’ll tell you why they take so much pride in defence. Plus our team of the week is dominated by All Blacks, and s
Rassie Rassie picks 4 new debutants | Steven Kitshoff and Kuhle Sonkosi Preview Sprinboks
The team is out and Rassie has chosen 4 new debutants for this weekend's game against Wales at the Hollywoodbets Kings Park Durban. Jaco Williams, Vusi Moyo, Ruben van Heerden and Carlü Sadie
Steven Kitshoff and Kuhle Sonkosi aka Coach Kooks breakdown the strategy behind the picks and what the Springboks have to do in order to come out victorious.
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That Was A Real Test Match | Pollard Helps Springboks Get Past Scotland
Handre Pollard was man of the match on Saturday at Loftus Versfeld and Rudy Paige and Steven Kitshoff both loved to see it. Scotland were much better than England the previous week, but this was a less experienced South Africa side who got valuable experience at the highest level.
Rudy and Steven pick their team of round 2, throw praise at Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu and tell you what Jesse
How The Springboks Bullied England & Picking Our Team Of The Weekend | Nations Championship Review
After an epic performance from South Africa against England, Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane are celebrating the strength in depth of the Springboks squad.
The Boks lost Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth before the game, but still completely outclassed England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg to win 45-21. How good was Damian Willemse? Really good. But, why wasn’t he man of the match? We’ll tell you
Pollock Is Coming! What To Expect From England Against Springboks?
Henry Pollock is in the form of his life, but can he help England win a Test match against South Africa in Ellis Park? Steven Kitshoff, Trevor Nyakane, Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have nearly 400 international caps between them and now they get together to preview the huge clash between the Springboks and England. How much pressure is coach Steve Borthwick under? Why has Maro Itoje been rested? Will F
Picking The All-Time Springbok & England XV
Rugby legends Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take on the unenviable task of picking their combined Springbok-England squad.
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Faf De Klerk is Back! The Greatest Hair In Rugby Has Returned Home
Who's the best box kicker of all time? This conversation between three double World Cup winners is one of our best yet.
Faf de Klerk has returned home to South Africa, and opens up to Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane about all the reasons why. How does playing in Japan and for the Springboks actually work, and what are his goals going forward? Could he make the Boks squad and win a third World
Boks Score 80 Against Barbarians & Bulls Lose Another Final
Steven Kitshoff is put on the spot by Trevor Nyakane as he picks the best Springbok side to take on England in the first game of the Nations Championship. They review the 80-point win against Barbarians and discuss whether Riley Norton is ready to start in the second row. Plus what happened to the Bulls in Dublin? They lost a fourth final in five years, but congratulations to Leinster.
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Springbok Season Starts Here! | How The Bulls Beat Leinster
Springbok season starts this Saturday against the Barbarians. South Africa will be without their Bulls stars, so it's a good chance to build even more strength in depth. The Bulls against Leinster is basically a test match in Dublin, and we’re hoping our soccer team can get a result at the FIFA World Cup.Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff give you the best insight into what Rassie Erasmus is build
Bokke Factory: How High Schools Dominate SA Rugby
High School Rugby in South Africa is like nowhere else in the world. Crowds of 25,000, live TV coverage and a scramble for tickets. It’s also the schools that produce the Boks and 56 have come from Paul Roos Gimnasium in Stellenbosch - more than any other in the country. Steven Kitshoff is one of their many famous old boys. He went back to his old school to find out exactly why the school system i
World Cup Winners? Why Success For Springbok Women Is Matching The Men
This week we welcome a South African legend, an inspiration and a trailblazer for the women’s game. She’s the most capped female Springbok after only taking up the sport at University and now helps the next generation of future stars. Cindy Booi talks leadership, pressure and why winning a World Cup is the aim for South Africa’s women.
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How To Survive Your First Springbok Camp
Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane give their tips on how to survive your first Springbox training camp as they give the lowdown on the latest players to be called up to the senior squad.
This week, we’ll get to know more about coping with those first day nerves and life back in the classroom.
We’ll also hear why Steven thinks Trevor’s sock superstition needs a refresh.
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The Ultimate Springboks Quiz: Stadiums, Referees & Instagram Followers
Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane go head to head in the Ultimate Sprinboks Quiz. Answering questions on history, legends and themselves. Ft special guest Bongi Mbonambi: Who will prevail as the ultimate Sprinboks champion?
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Bomb Squad, Rassie's Mindset & All Black Revenge: How The Springboks Won The 2019 Rugby World Cup
This is the story of one of the most iconic Rugby World Cup wins of all time. South Africa were not favourites going into the 2019 tournament, but turned everything around on their way to a famous win over England in the final.
In this episode, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff recall the opening game against New Zealand, the origins of the Bomb Squad and Trevor's injury that allowed him to go
Do Stormers Win The URC? Who Leads Springboks After Kolisi? | Q&A
Trevor Nyakane is back with Steven Kitshoff to answer your questions. Our double World Cup winners discuss if the Stormers will win the URC, and how Jacques Nienaber will be preparing Leinster for the Investec Champions Cup final. Plus the special bond between forwards that backs just won't understand, and they begin to consider who might lead the Boks at the 2031 World Cup.
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The Incredible Deon Fourie Story: Springboks Hooker, Flanker and Oldest Debutant Ever
Deon Fourie played 77 minutes in a World Cup final, when nobody gave him a chance of being there. His story is remarkable, so it's time for him to sit down with Steven Kitshoff in Cape Town to go through it.
Trevor Nyakane is sick, but he's a warrior, so he's dialling in from Durban where he's spent the week in bed. Stormers fans - you'll love this one as well.
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For The Love Of Bongi: Rugby’s Ultimate Hard Man
This is our best episode. Springboks hooker Bongi Mbonambi joins Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff for a deep dive on how he sets the standard within the South African pack, leading from the front and proving the doubters wrong every step of the way.
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The Dark Arts Of The Scrum | Ox Nché Is Our First Guest
This is your guide to one of the most dominant weapons in the history of sport - the Springbok scrum.
Ox Nché, Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane are together in Durban to break down how the South African pack works, how much they study their opposition, and what it feels like to be in the middle of an international scrum.
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The Best Speeches We've Ever Heard | We Answer Your Questions
Double-World Cup winning Springboks tell you the best speeches they've ever heard in a South African rugby team room.
Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff are answering your questions.
Do they remember the first time they met Rassie? What happened to Trevor when he missed a flight to Argentina? And would you rather fight one RG Snyman or five Handre Pollards? Plus the top 5 stadiums in the world,
Rassie Wizardry, Nuke Squad & Ice Man: How The Springboks Won The 2023 Rugby World Cup
In the first episode of For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take you inside South Africa's 2023 Rugby World Cup Triumph.
From Siya Kolisi's miracle injury return, to a devastating dressing down from Rassie Erasmus, the Springboks certainly won their record fourth World Cup the hard way.
With tales that have never been aired before, this is the story of one of
The Initiation: Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane sign up For The Love Of Rugby
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole dial up their new friends in Cape Town to launch a new South African version of For The Love Of Rugby,
Double Rugby World Cup winners Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane are now part of the team, and this channel is just for them.
If you're a Springbok fan, you can expect new episodes every Tuesday. There'll be deep dives into working with Rassie, winning World Cups, play
Coming Soon: For The Love Of Springbok Rugby
Double Rugby World Cup winning Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff love rugby.
Their new podcast will tell you what it's like to play for Rassie Erasmus, play with Siya Kolisi and how the Bokke beat every other country in the world.
South African fan? You're in the right place. Get stuck into the comments, and get ready for deep dives on Rassie tactics and Bok scrum dominance.
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