For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa

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  Who Rassie Should Pick For The Greatest Rivalry | Springboks v All Blacks PREVIEW 19.08.2026 34мин

  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
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  All Blacks Dominate Bulls & We Predict Springboks Test Team 16.08.2026 56мин

  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 Aotearoa Rugby Pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Trevor’s 5 Point-Plan On How To Beat The All Blacks 13.08.2026 57мин

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Springboks Hold On Against Argentina, All Blacks Pushed By Stormers | Greatest Rivalry Review 10.08.2026 45мин

  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?  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #Rugby #Springboks #Stormers #AllBlacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bring On Argentina & The Greatest Rivalry Begins 05.08.2026 1ч 5мин

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Breaking Down Rassie’s Best Ever Springboks Squad 29.07.2026 58мин

  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? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- #Rugby #springboksnews  Big thanks to East Coast Radio for kitting out Trevor with his new podcast home in Durban. Looking good Trev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  All Blacks Name Squad To Face Springboks 27.07.2026 28мин

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How The Springboks Are Building The Best Squad Rugby Has Ever Seen 20.07.2026 1ч 26мин

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Rassie Rassie picks 4 new debutants | Steven Kitshoff and Kuhle Sonkosi Preview Sprinboks 16.07.2026 43мин

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  That Was A Real Test Match | Pollard Helps Springboks Get Past Scotland 13.07.2026 1ч 12мин

  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How The Springboks Bullied England & Picking Our Team Of The Weekend | Nations Championship Review 06.07.2026 45мин

  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 the inside story. Plus we’ll pick our team of the weekend from all six opening round matches. Plus we’ll pick our team of the weekend from all six opening round matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Pollock Is Coming! What To Expect From England Against Springboks? 30.06.2026 1ч

  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 Fin Smith start at 10? And why does Ben keep picking on Trev? 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 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/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Picking The All-Time Springbok & England XV 27.06.2026 41мин

  Rugby legends Ben Youngs, Dan Cole, Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff take on the unenviable task of picking their combined Springbok-England squad. 🚙 Get 20% off your first carVertical report - or 50% off a full bundle - using the code FORTHELOVEOFRUGBY: https://www.carvertical.com/fortheloveofrugby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Faf De Klerk is Back! The Greatest Hair In Rugby Has Returned Home 24.06.2026 44мин

  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 Cup nexr year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Boks Score 80 Against Barbarians & Bulls Lose Another Final 22.06.2026 34мин

  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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Springbok Season Starts Here! | How The Bulls Beat Leinster 16.06.2026 1ч 6мин

  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 building with the Boks, and how Handre Pollard can guide the Bulls to win the URC. Plus new tracksuits and Tony Brown’s big news. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Bokke Factory: How High Schools Dominate SA Rugby 09.06.2026 29мин

  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 is key to the global domination of the South African national team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  World Cup Winners? Why Success For Springbok Women Is Matching The Men 02.06.2026 45мин

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How To Survive Your First Springbok Camp 26.05.2026 40мин

  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Ultimate Springboks Quiz: Stadiums, Referees & Instagram Followers 19.05.2026 47мин

  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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices