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Front Row Rugby

Step into the world of Front Row Rugby and experience the thrill of Springbok Rugby like never before! Our presenter, Peter Stemmet, is an award-winning sports journalist who’s lived and breathed rugby for years. With his passion for the sport, you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat. Get ready to meet some of your favourite Bok heroes from the past and relive their greatest moments. Peter’s dream is to bring Front Row Rugby to life on a permanent basis, and you can help make that a reality. All it takes is a simple subscribe and share with your friends. Together, let’s bring the excitement of Springbok Rugby to the forefront.
Weekly English South Africa Rugby · Sports
217 Episodes
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Best Springbok Memories With Dan Van Zyl

Fasten your seatbelt for an exciting journey back to the late 1990s with Springbok scrumhalf Dan Van Zyl. Dan was unlucky to be a great Number Nine in the same era as Joost Van Der Westhuizen, Werner Swanepoel and several others. Nevertheless, Dan left his mark on Bok rugby by…
25 Mar 2024 37 min

Special Springbok Stories with Werner Swanepoel

Get ready for a memorable journey to the late 90s with the Smiling Springbok Werner Swanepoel. Werner made his Bok debut in 1997 after serving as an understudy to the legendary Joost Van Der Westhuizen. Even though Swanepoel largely deputised for Joost, he still managed to make an impact every…
18 Mar 2024 34 min

Unforgettable Springbok Moments With FC Smit

Brace yourself for an exciting journey back in time with Springbok flank FC Smit. In 1992 South Africa returned to international rugby. FC was one of the most exciting loose forwards in South African rugby at the time but he unfortunately missed out on selection for the first four Tests…
11 Mar 2024 24 min

The Best Springbok Moments With Warren Brosnihan

Fasten your seatbelt for a whirlwind adventure back in time with former Springbok loose forward Warren Brosnihan. Warren made his Springbok Test debut in a 61-22 annihilation of Australia at Loftus Versveld in Pretoria. He also scored a try in a memorable first outing in the famous green and gold…
4 Mar 2024 39 min

Tough As Nails: The True Springbok Story Of Andre Venter

Brace yourself for a journey back in time with Springbok legendary hardman Andre Venter. In the late 1990s Venter became a firm fan favourite for his toughness in the Bok jersey. Andre was part of a memorable 17 Test wins in a row – a Springbok record to this day…
26 Feb 2024 46 min

The Best and Worst Springbok Times With AJ Venter

Buckle up your seat for a whirlwind journey back in time with Springbok legend AJ Venter. After starring in domestic rugby with the Free State Cheetahs for many years AJ finally made his Test debut for the Springboks in 2000. Venter shares all the highs and lows in his memorable…
19 Feb 2024 31 min

Springbok Trials & Tribulations With Pat Lambie

In this candid discussion Pat Lambie opens up on his memorable Springbok career. In this exciting episode of Front Row Rugby Pat shares his journey from 20-year-old prodigy in 2010 to the tragic concussions that led to his early retirement from the game. Lambie led the Springbok line in memorable…
12 Feb 2024 35 min

Springbok Rugby Adventures With Marius Hurter

In this exhilarating episode of Front Row Rugby 1995 Rugby World Cup champion Marius Hurter takes us back in time to discuss his impactful Springbok career. Marius made his Bok debut at the 1995 Rugby World Cup against Romania. Hurter would also feature against Canada in the infamous Battle of…
5 Feb 2024 23 min

The True Springbok Story of Johan Le Roux

In 1994 front row hardman Johan Le Roux made his debut for the Springboks but after just three Tests in the famous green and gold jersey his career was over. All thanks to a controversial moment of madness in which Johan bit All Blacks captain Sean Fitzpatrick’s ear. Le Roux…
29 Jan 2024 17 min

Behind the Springbok Scenes With Hugh Reece-Edwards

In 1992 Hugh Reece-Edwards thought his time had come and gone but incredibly he was selected to make his Springbok debut against France in what became a famous victory. In this exciting episode of Front Row Rugby, Hugh takes you behind the scenes in a way you can barely imagine…
22 Jan 2024 23 min

A Rollercoaster Back In Time With Johan Roux

Buckle up for an unforgettable journey to a memorable time in Springbok rugby with 1995 Rugby World Cup champion Johan Roux. Johan shares his journey from his debut against England in 1994 to the tough tour to New Zealand that followed to the glorious moment when South Africa won the…
15 Jan 2024 33 min

Toughness Personified: Chris Rossouw Opens Up

Take a trip back in time to a special era in Springbok rugby with 1995 Rugby World Cup champion Chris Rossouw. Chris shares the story of how he went from third at Transvaal to the country’s premier hooker and played an integral part in that glorious 1995 triumph. Rossouw got…
8 Jan 2024 32 min

The Bok Test Career of Toks Van Der Linde

In this highly entertaining interview, Springbok rugby hero Toks Van Der Linde opens up on his memorable Bok Test career. Toks only played seven Tests for South Africa but left an indelible mark. A fan favourite, Van Der Linde takes us behind the scenes and discusses the rawest moments during…
21 Dec 2023 37 min

Unstoppable Springbok: Stefan Terblanche’s Odyssey

In this exciting interview, Springbok rugby hero Stefan Terblanche speaks candidly about his record-breaking Springbok career in which he helped the Boks win the 1998 Tri-Nations. Stefan made his debut for the Boks in sensational fashion scoring a record-equalling four tries against Ireland. A year later he helped himself to…
14 Dec 2023 29 min

Unbreakable Springbok Spirit: Naka Drotske’s Journey

In this candid interview, Springbok rugby icon Naka Drotske opens up on his magnificent Springbok career in which he helped the Boks to victory at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Naka was also an important member of the team at the 1999 Rugby World Cup and played a key role…
11 Dec 2023 27 min

Rugby Domination: Andre Joubert’s Sharks Career

In this incredible discussion about his legendary Natal/Sharks career, The Rolls Royce of Fullbacks, Andre Joubert opens up on his wonderful time at King’s Park and how he helped the Durban union go from perennial underachievers to lifting the Currie Cup and becoming South Africa’s team of the 90s. Andre…
4 Dec 2023 23 min

A Golden Lion: Kobus Wiese's Transvaal Triumphs

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Transvaal/Golden Lions career, legendary lock, Kobus Wiese opens up on his memorable time at Ellis Park and how he helped the Johannesburg behemoth lift two Currie Cups, three Lion Cups and the Super 10, all in a very short space of time. Kobus…
27 Nov 2023 22 min

The Epic Western Province & Stormers Career of Corne Krige

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Western Province & Stormers career, legendary flank and captain, Corne Krige opens up on his memorable time at Newlands and how he helped his beloved Province lift the Currie Cup. Corne recalls starting out as a youngster winning the Currie Cup for the…
20 Nov 2023 20 min

The Unforgettable Sharks & Cheetahs Journey of Ollie Le Roux

In this fascinating discussion about his memorable Sharks & Cheetahs career, legendary prop, and sometimes hooker, Ollie Le Roux opens up on his near-decade at the Shark Tank and his return to Bloemfontein to help his beloved Cheetahs lift the Currie Cup. Ollie recalls starting out as an amateur before…
13 Nov 2023 38 min
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