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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
216 Episodes
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Springboks End of Year Tour Minimum Expectations

The Springboks are getting ready to face Scotland, England and Wales on their end of year tour. The last time the Boks got through their Autumn Internationals unbeaten was way back in 2013. In this episode, Peter looks at whether or not South Africa can achieve that feat again for…
4 Nov 2024 15 min

Reliving the Springboks’ Greatest Triumph: One Year Later

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel On 28 October 2023, exactly one year ago today, the Springboks defeated the All Blacks to become Rugby World Cup champions for the fourth time. No country has managed to win the Webb Ellis Cup as many times as South…
29 Oct 2024 12 min

Why Springbok Fans Are Divided on Rassie’s Latest Squad

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his squad for the end of year Tests against Scotland, England and Wales. Rassie has decided to stick with his tried and tested combinations and opted not to give any uncapped players an opportunity. This has divided the opinion of Springboks supporters. In this…
28 Oct 2024 8 min

Who Will the Springboks Face First In 2025?

It looks like Italy will be the Springboks’ first opponents in 2025. The Boks have faced the Azzurri 16 times before in Test matches, winning 15 of those encounters. South Africa cannot host one of the British or Irish nations as the Lions will be touring Australia. So why not…
21 Oct 2024 9 min

All The Details On SA Rugby's Special Meeting & Big Vote

South African and Springbok rugby is set to change and it might never be the same again. In this episode you will get a front row seat as we dive deep into a major development. SARU has a Special General Council meeting coming up and the stakes have never been…
14 Oct 2024 5 min

Ultimate Deep Dive: Springboks Win The Rugby Championship

The Springboks have won the Rugby Championship and done so in fine style too. South Africa defeated Australia twice, New Zealand both times and Argentina once to win five of their six matches in this year's competition. In this episode Peter looks at how the Boks slayed the Wallabies, All…
7 Oct 2024 20 min

Ultimate Review and Analysis: Springboks Thrash Argentina

The Springboks wrapped up the Rugby Championship by hammering Argentina 48-7 in Nelspruit. South Africa now have the Rugby World Cup, Rugby Championship, Mandela Plate, Freedom Cup, British and Irish Lions Series and Qatar Airways Cup in the trophy cabinet! In this episode, Peter assesses how the Springboks dismantled Los…
30 Sep 2024 19 min

Ultimate Preview & Analysis: Springboks v Argentina

The Rugby Championship will be won ... or lost ... on Saturday when the Springboks host Los Pumas. In this in-depth preview Peter looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the two lineups. Both sides have made changes as Peter also comments on Eben Etzebeth, Pablo Matera and Manie Libbok…
27 Sep 2024 23 min

Ultimate Analysis & Review: Springboks Lose To Argentina! - Front Row Rugby

On Saturday in Santiago Del Estero Argentina defeated world champions South Africa in the Rugby Championship. The Springboks could have wrapped up the competition but this victory by Los Pumas means they can still win it too. In this episode Peter breaks down what went wrong for the Springboks at…
23 Sep 2024 22 min

The Ultimate Preview: Springboks v Argentina

On Saturday South Africa take on Argentina in Santiago Del Estero in the Rugby Championship. If the world champion Springboks can beat Los Pumas they will win the competition for the first time since 2019. But the Argentines are formidable opponents, having already beaten the All Blacks and Wallabies in…
20 Sep 2024 20 min

Springbok Team For Argentina Test Named!

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made 10 changes to his starting team for the Rugby Championship Test against Argentina on Saturday. Regular captain Siya Kolisi is out altogether while Eben Etzebeth will start on the bench as Salmaan Moerat skippers…
18 Sep 2024 9 min

History Beckons For The Springboks! Early Argentina Preview

The podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel The Springboks can make history by winning a full edition of the Rugby Championship for the first time. They have won it previously in 2019 and of course the old Tri-Nations three times. Rassie Erasmus has chosen to leave seven…
16 Sep 2024 10 min

Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi Joins The Sharks!

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has left French Top 14 club Racing 92 and is back in Durban to play for the Sharks. In this episode I examine whether or not this is a good move, and speculate on how the…
11 Sep 2024 9 min

Ultimate Analysis & Review: Springboks Beat The All Blacks Again!

South Africa have beaten New Zealand 18-12 in Cape Town to edge a step closer towards winning the Rugby Championship. What's more, the Springboks have reclaimed the Freedom Cup after the All Blacks held it since 2010. In this episode, Peter breaks down the contest including the tries by Malcolm…
9 Sep 2024 32 min

Springbok Team Announced for All Blacks Test in Cape Town!

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has made seven changes for the Rugby Championship Test against New Zealand in Cape Town. If South Africa can beat the All Blacks they will win the Freedom Cup and move closer towards securing the Rugby Championship for the first time since 2019. This podcast originates…
6 Sep 2024 7 min

Ultimate Analysis & Review: Springboks Defeating the All Blacks

On Saturday 31 August 2024 the Springboks defeated the All Blacks 31-27 at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in the Rugby Championship. New Zealand led 27-17 with 12 minutes to go before South Africa pulled off a fightback for the ages and secure their third win in a row over the…
2 Sep 2024 31 min

Springboks v All Blacks: The Ultimate Preview

On Saturday at Ellis Park the Springboks and All Blacks face off in the Rugby Championship. It is rugby's greatest rivalry: South Africa versus New Zealand at one of the sport's great cathedrals, Ellis Park. In this video I preview the match analysing the starting line-ups, the replacements, strengths, weaknesses…
30 Aug 2024 25 min

Springbok Icon: The Making of the Legendary Frans Steyn

Frans Steyn made his Springbok Test debut at the age of just 19. Within a year he had established a reputation as an accurate long distance kicker and owing to an injury, he was thrust into the starting XV and played his role in helping the Springboks win the 2007…
26 Aug 2024 37 min

Pocket Rocket: Brent Russell’s Colourful Springbok Career

Brent Russell made his Springbok debut in 2002 and in just his third appearance announced himself on the world stage with a magnificent solo try against Australia in Brisbane. Unfortunately opportunities would be few and far between for the man who would become known as the Pocket Rocket. He did…
19 Aug 2024 36 min

Springbok Truth: Andre Snyman Reveals Everything!

Andre Snyman dazzled Springbok rugby fans in the mid-late 1990s with his speed, flair and incredible skills. Snyman quickly became a fan favourite helping the Boks to a record-equalling 17 Test wins in a row, which including winning the 1998 Tri-Nations, famously defeating the All Blacks home and away that…
12 Aug 2024 1 hr 07 min
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