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 Rugby World Cup defence in 2027?

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Caleb Mutombwa

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

01:30 - Boks don't care about anything other than World Cups

12:30 - "Best chance to see what the kids can do"

18:45 - Caleb predicts a painful defeat for the Boks

24:00 - Is Polly a shoe in at flyhalf?

30:30 - "If you want to die poor bet on Argentina"

36:30 - Springbok woman get their flowers

45:40 - Mailbag: Reaction to Boks victory over the Wallabies

Duration: 51:40

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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 also gives us his views on who he'd pick at flyhalf, and the differences between Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Pieter Muller (1998 Tri-Nations Winner / Springbok Legend)

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - A Bok legend tells us what it takes to win in New Zealand

08:15 - The All Blacks still have their aura

13:50 - Game will be tight, no more than 3-5 points

15:45 - Breaking the Eden Park streak

17:00 - Flyhalf debate: Polly vs. Manie vs. Sacha

24:00 Mailbag: Zayn criticised for being too arrogant

26:00 - Pieter recalls George Gregan and Stephen Larkham's sledging

Duration: 29:15

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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

#sundowns #chiefs #bafanabafana #nigeria #supereagles #southafrica

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Takeaways from Bafana Bafana squad named

13:00 - Predictions - a Bafana sweep over Lesotho and Nigeria?

16:00 - South Africa losing points could impact Nigeria more than Bafana

18:00 - Sekhukhune United star forced to leave field for wearing traditional bracelet

25:00 - Durban teams dominate PSL Top 6

30:00 - A tale of two teams - Chiefs on the rise, Sundowns flat lining...or PR spin

33:30 - Cardoso under pressure from fans and journalists

Duration: 39:00

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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)

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00:00 - Intro / Mailbag - All Blacks fans clap back at assertions that their team is "poorly coached"

04:45 - All Blacks are greatest team of all time but Boks play best tournament rugby

09:30 - Have the Wallabies closed the gap, or were the Lions extremely weak?

14:30 - Sloppy Lions make Wallabies look good

17:45 - Has Rassie picked a "B team" backline to play Wallabies?

21:30 - Some key Boks lack form

29:45 - "Boks don't do well as favourites"

33:00 - ABs need to strike fast against Pumas

36:00 - Tournament prediction time...

Duration: 39:30 

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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 below.

Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese

Guests: Peter Stemmet (Al Jazeera Sports Anchor), Sean Fitzpatrick (All Blacks World Cup winner), Mark Andrews (Springboks World Cup winner)

#springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #rugby

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Show Notes

00:00 - Intro

00:40 - Sean Fitzpatrick says Boks have done well to "bring power off the bench"

01:25 - Fitzpatrick concerned "fatiguing bodies" against fresh players could lead to injury

02:00 - Mark Andrews thinks safety is better now with more reserves

03:00 - South Africa has "two equally strong packs" and Boks playing to their strength

04:30 - What does the science say?

06:45 - "Players are physical but not reckless"

Duration:09:30

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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 Super Rugby heartache that came after three final losses with the Lions. De Bruin, who was one of Rassie Erasmus's assistants, gives insight into how the Boks believe they can beat their most respected rivals the All Blacks anywhere, and how people "don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team."     

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Swys De Bruin (Springbok Women's Coach)

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Show Notes 

00:00 - Intro 

01:45 - Life away from rugby 

04:45 - Back in the hot seat and arguably his biggest test yet 

07:45 - Adapting his coaching style to the team 

12:30 - Changing mindsets around women's rugby 

16:45 - Siya Kolisi is a huge supporter of women's rugby 

20:30 - The women's team love contact and game plan rooted in Bok DNA 

26:00 - If SA women can make a World Cup quarterfinal, that will make up for Super Rugby final losses 

28:30 - Rassie Erasmus is a massive nation builder 

31:30 - Previous Bok teams gave the All Blacks "too much respect" 

34:00 - Swys: "People don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team"     

Duration: 38:15

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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 Howorth and Zayn Nabbi

#morocco #nigeria #wafcon

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Show Notes 

00:00 - Intro and Mailbag - Super Falcons fans lay into Ali

05:00 - Latest from the Nigeria camp

08:30 - The redemption game Ashleigh Plumptre wanted

11:00 - What would success mean for Moroccan football

14:00 - Jorge Vilda's presence raises concerns about Morocco winning at all costs

18:30 - Media muzzled from asking questions about Vilda and pay disputes

21:00 - Players to watch

23:30 - Prediction time...and the hosts are split

Duration: 30:55

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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

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Show Notes 

00:00 - Intro 

00:45 - All action semi between Nigeria and SA 

05:30 - Banyana managed to swing momentum 

08:00 - Gabriela Salgado "horror leg injury" 

12:00 - Something special about Super Falcons 

14:00 - Morocco don't look in good shape 

16:00 - Nigeria will be slight favourites 

Duration: 17:25

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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 their communities. Campbell says that the continent is home to future Ballon d'Or contenders. 

Host: Zayn Nabbi 

Guest: Nathan Campbell (Roc Nation's Head of Global Recruitment for Football)

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Show Notes 

00:00 - Intro 

01:30 - Why does expansion into Africa matter, did Sundowns act as a gateway

03:30 - Biggest football names currently at Roc Nation

08:00 - Goal to unearth elite talent

12:30 - Future Ballon d’Or contenders in Africa

14:30 - First batch of signings

21:00 - What is going to be the measurement of success

24:00 - Jay-Z fully invested in football

Duration: 26:45

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