Front Row Rugby

The Springbok international season kicks off on Saturday in Gqeberha against Scott Robertson’s Barbarians! But while everyone is celebrating the return of the green and gold, I’m asking the uncomfortable question the mainstream media won't touch: Do the Barbarians actually serve a purpose in modern, professional rugby anymore?

I’m predicting a massive blowout in GQ—and it might be time for the BaaBaas to close their doors for good.

Few things compare to the thrill of the Springboks fighting back from a massive deficit to win a Test match. It’s more than just rugby; it’s a demonstration of the South African spirit. From the grit of the Rassie Erasmus era to the legendary escapes of the 90s, we are counting down the Top 10 greatest Springbok comebacks of all time.

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he Springbok season is finally here! Dr Rassie Erasmus has named a massive 53-man initial squad to face the Barbarians in Gqeberha. With the Bulls players tied up in the URC final, find out why Doc won’t be playing any selection games as he builds the ultimate tactical roadmap to crush England at Ellis Park. Here is my predicted match-day 23.

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New Zealand Rugby has dropped an absolute bombshell, announcing that Springbok attack coach Tony Brown will be returning home to join the All Blacks on a two-year contract. The catch? The announcement comes more than 18 months before his contract with SARU even expires, right before the 2026 international season kicks off.

Is this a tactical move by NZR to create chaos and confusion in the Springbok ranks before the Greatest Rivalry series? Or is Doctor Rassie Erasmus OIG already ten steps ahead of the Kiwis? In this episode, Peter Stemmet breaks down the real story behind the press releases, looks at the boardroom instability in New Zealand, and explains why Springbok fans have absolutely no reason to panic.

For decades, mainstream sports media has told us that football holds an unbeatable crown as the nation's favourite game, with rugby relegated to a distant second or third place. But a massive new data shift completely challenges that narrative.

In this episode of Front Row Rugby, host Peter Stemmet pulls back the curtain on a groundbreaking report from BrandMapp that reveals a stunning reality: among South Africa's consumer class, rugby has officially surged ahead of football to claim the number one spot.

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