For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa
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About the podcast
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. Amabhokobhoko!
Episodes 49
Springboks Beaten By France In Nations Championship Thriller | Steven Kitshoff and Ben Youngs React
South Africa and France served up another classic test match in Paris, with the Springboks ultimately losing 21-19. Antoine Dupont put on a Friday night masterclass, Jasper Wiese was sent off and the Boks …
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South Africa and France served up another classic test match in Paris, with the Springboks ultimately losing 21-19. Antoine Dupont put on a Friday night masterclass, Jasper Wiese was sent off and the Boks missed a crucial conversion. Double World Cup winner Steven Kitshoff and former England scrum-half Ben Youngs have a lot to discuss.
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Should France Be Afraid Of The Springboks?
Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane preview the Springboks against France in Paris on Friday night. How many extra gears will the South Africa need? Does their hammering of Italy mean anything? And can Morné van …
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Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane preview the Springboks against France in Paris on Friday night. How many extra gears will the South Africa need? Does their hammering of Italy mean anything? And can Morné van den Berg outplay the great Antoine Dupont?
Plus we celebrate Wilco Louw’s footwork and debate the AutoTrader Team Of The Week.Follow For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loveofrugbysa/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loveofrugbysa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loveofrugbysa/ Whatsapp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDqpIiGufItqAvj2m2Y
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Why Springboks & All Blacks Shouldn't Underestimate Northern Hemisphere | Nations Championship
The Nations Championship returns this weekend and Steven Kitshoff has called in the podcasting version of the Bomb Squad as England legend Ben Youngs and host of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Kyle, join For The Love …
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The Nations Championship returns this weekend and Steven Kitshoff has called in the podcasting version of the Bomb Squad as England legend Ben Youngs and host of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Kyle, join For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa.
With each host flying the flag for their side, Kitsie makes the case for the Springboks, Ross backs the All Blacks, and Ben takes on the challenge of defending the Northern Hemisphere.
We break down the strengths and weaknesses of the leading contenders, asking whether the Springboks can build on their recent success, whether the All Blacks are finding their feet under Dave Rennie, and which Northern Hemisphere nation poses the biggest threat.
Can England rediscover the form that made them one of the most exciting teams in world rugby?
Can France overcome their injury crisis and finally get the better of South Africa?
And could Ireland once again prove to be the Springboks' biggest nemesis?
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Why Malcolm Marx Is About To Become The Signing Of The Season
The Springbok squad are all slowly coming home? With Kwagga Smith confirmed to be joining the Bulls, is Malcolm Marx next up? And will he land at the Sharks, Stormers or Bulls? Plus Steven Kitshoff and Trevor …
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The Springbok squad are all slowly coming home? With Kwagga Smith confirmed to be joining the Bulls, is Malcolm Marx next up? And will he land at the Sharks, Stormers or Bulls?
Plus Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane review another great week of URC action, with three of the South African sides inside the top five of the table. There are strong views on the realities of 4G pitches and we have our say on the Tadhg Furlong incident.
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Cheslin Kolbe: From Gangland Violence To 3-Time World Cup Winner?
Cheslin Kolbe is one of the best players in the history of our sport, and as he releases his new book, he speaks to Steven Kitshoff about his life. He grew up in Kraaifontein, where gunshots and violence were …
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Cheslin Kolbe is one of the best players in the history of our sport, and as he releases his new book, he speaks to Steven Kitshoff about his life.
He grew up in Kraaifontein, where gunshots and violence were part of everyday life, and saw talented kids not reach their potential.
He speaks about that, his relationship with his father, his recently broken and surgically repaired jaw and his decision to move back to Cape Town after years playing in France and Japan.
Disclaimer: References to domestic and gang-related violence
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Can A South African Team Win The Champions Cup?
Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have taken over the reigns this week from Trevor and Steven, to bring you a Champions Cup SPECIAL Episode! With three South Africans lined up on the pod, hear from the Stormers’ Ruan …
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Ben Youngs and Dan Cole have taken over the reigns this week from Trevor and Steven, to bring you a Champions Cup SPECIAL Episode!
With three South Africans lined up on the pod, hear from the Stormers’ Ruan Ackermann, the Bulls’ Nizaam Carr and the Lions’ Francke Horn.Is this year the YEAR for the South African club sides to finally go the distance in Europe? This and much more on the latest episode of For The Love Of Rugby South Africa!
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Stormers Beat The Sharks in Battle of the Boks & Raging Against More New Rules
Don’t be shocked! Trevor’s not moved clubs - he just lost his bet with Kitsie! Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane discuss where the URC’s biggest game of the weekend was won and lost and we find out how a rule …
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Don’t be shocked! Trevor’s not moved clubs - he just lost his bet with Kitsie! Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane discuss where the URC’s biggest game of the weekend was won and lost and we find out how a rule change could spell trouble for tough tacklers.
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How To Cope With Leaving Boks Squad, URC review and Top 50 Controversy
How do Springbok players fit back into their club teams after months away? How do their team-mates react? What if they’ve been winning while you’re away? Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane talk about their …
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How do Springbok players fit back into their club teams after months away? How do their team-mates react? What if they’ve been winning while you’re away? Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane talk about their challenges when it’s time to go home. Plus mixed fortunes in the URC and Trevor is not happy with Ben’s Top 50 list.
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What Happens When The Springboks Lose | Australia v South Africa Inquest
Does South Africa's defeat to Australia actually matter? And does it mean the Wallabies can win the World Cup? Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take you inside the Springbok camp when the world champions …
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Does South Africa's defeat to Australia actually matter? And does it mean the Wallabies can win the World Cup? Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take you inside the Springbok camp when the world champions lose, and they read the best of your comments. Plus the URC is back and the South African sides have started well. We speak to Ruhan Nel of the Stormers and Francke Horn of the Lions.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. Learn more about your ad …
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"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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 everyone is talking about.
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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 …
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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 …
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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 takes to be the best playmaker in the world.
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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 …
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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 …
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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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 …
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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?
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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 …
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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 tells us what he’s like on the training ground, and how he’s inspiring the next generation of Sharks.
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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 …
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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 incredible try by Stormers wing Seabelo Senatla. The game was close until the final stages when the All Blacks finally ran away and ended up with six tries. What do you think, Springbok fans?
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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 …
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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 …
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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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00:00 Full Squad Named
01:57 Props
06:47 Hookers
09:54 Locks
12:00 Loose Forwards
15:00 Utility forwards
20:40 Scrum Halves
23:16 Fly Halves
27:28 Centres
31:12 Outside and utility backs
38:30 The Greatest Rivalry
52:08 Springboks in Argentina
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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 …
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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 …
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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 some great stories about competitive props and trying to catch a ball in Durban humidity. Listen to every episode of For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-love-of-rugby-south-africa/id1888296557 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pGqZKr38xsWk9IXlzjWZ1?si=8251ead164fa4560
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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 …
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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. Listen to every episode of For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-love-of-rugby-south-africa/id1888296557 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pGqZKr38xsWk9IXlzjWZ1?si=8251ead164fa4560
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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 …
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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 Kriel is like off the field. Listen to every episode of For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-the-love-of-rugby-south-africa/id1888296557 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7pGqZKr38xsWk9IXlzjWZ1?si=8251ead164fa4560
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