Front Row Rugby

Is the Stormers' system failing the Springboks’ future?

Stormers coach John Dobson has made a staggering claim: Springbok flyhalf Manie Libbok was essentially "driven out" of South Africa by incessant online abuse. But as Peter Stemmet investigates, there is a deeper, tactical pattern emerging in Cape Town that involves not just Manie but the Boks’ next "generational talent," Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

In this episode, we go beyond the "social media bilge" to look at the common denominator. Why do elite kickers struggle at the Stormers only to thrive elsewhere? Is it time to look at the coaching staff rather than the players' character?

The podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube channel.

The Springboks have officially been around since 1906. South Africa has been playing international rugby as a team since 1891.

But how is that possible since before 1910 there was not a country called South Africa?

In this episode Peter describes exactly how it worked and why in many ways South Africa is to rugby, what the West Indies are to cricket!

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube channel!

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The world of rugby is littered with highly decorated coaches. But none compare quite to the few men who have led their troops to the Rugby World Cup title! In this episode Peter counts down the greatest coaches in the history of this sport. The only criterion is you have to have won the Rugby World Cup. After that, anyone could slot in anywhere!

It's becoming increasingly popular for former sportsmen to come out and blame their brain injuries on the sport they played in their youth. But in this episode Peter hits back, pointing out that in most cases there are inherent risks which all athletes either accept or reject.

Further to that it is impossible to know at the time what science and technology has not yet uncovered. Peter also brings in quotes from current and former players to further substantiate his point.

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube channel!