Too bad all this manufactured history is just that. Manufactured B S. Same group own and control both countries. Read anything by Stephan Mitford Goodson
This wins the Internet for me today 🤌🏾🇿🇦❤️🇳🇿🙏🏾 If you're interested (haven't got to the end of the video yet so sorry), but there is a book called Umbhoxo (which is Xhosa for Rugby)... Black South Africans (of which I am one) were as obsessed with this sport as our white brothers and sisters, but we weren't allowed to play at this level at the time. This is why this particular Springboks side is so important. Not just because it's "diverse" but because of the work that Rassie has done to make sure that 1) merit wins and 2) there is equal opportunity so ALL potential is realised at a grassroots level! This is great for black players, but it's also meant that we didn't miss out the Ebens and Pieter Stephs of the world. As a black South African, born into apartheid... I couldn't be more fond of that man. ❤ and Mandela, of course. 😊
❤ More people should know how rich and diverse the EC rugby history is, in particular. It was played by people of all races before the formal EPRFU was even founded. Over 100 years ago.
@kellyrobbins8255 hahaha facts!! I was born and raised in East London 😊 (though I've been in the UK for 22 years now lol). But you're right... the EC is hotbed of rugby talent and enthusiasts 👌🏾
From a black South African: massive thanks and respect to all those Kiwis that stood up against apartheid. I was one of those who grew up supporting the ABs over the Boks during apartheid and now as an avid Bok supporter I still support the ABs as my second team against anyone else.
Go ABs . In 1976 we had no decent kicker and several players didn’t go. The 1981 tour was horrific here and it was the first time we had riots here over apartheid.
From a white South Africa: I have to stand by you @Zion66666. Not that I've ever supported the ABs over the Boks (being born a year before the 1995 world cup), but we did need a lot of tough discussions and a way to take advantage of the diversity in our country for the better of all our people. I think we have, and will continue, to do exactly that. May the best team win tomorrow! (note: GO BOKKE! )
I'm a proud South African. This insight has made me support the All Blacks for a once-off occasion this weekend in Cape Town, in appreciation of their role in our democracy. It's a celebration in the same way that it takes a village to raise a child, in this case, it took many countries, such as the NZ public (amongst others, our African family of countries) to bring about our South African democracy. Powerful doccie, great insight, and an important part of history and sport.
A true masterpiece. As a kiwi whose watched every AB test since around 1990 this brought back a lot of memories. My grand dad telling me throughout the 80s that the ABs can't be considered the best because we don't get to test ourselves against the boks anymore. How he use to listen to test matches between the two on the radio. How the SA refs use to always rip us off when we toured SA. His hate for Minto for trying to stop the test matches in 81. Me being a kid getting to watch the 92 comeback test with him and my Nan. Me getting a bit too wasted before the 95 final and waking up hearing my mate swearing that we had lost. Never getting to see Lomu score a try against SA. Being amazed at Joost Van Der Westhauzin, still the best 9 of Gregan Marshall era imo. Watching Lomu crumple Mark Andrews right on the tryline to stop him from scoring. Watching more and more black players coming into the team but only really thinking Habana was worthy and maybe JP pre 2015. Shocked that a boring SA team won the 07 RWC. Being amazed at the Bakkies and Matflied 2nd row. Watching Mils score a 60m solo try straight through the middle of the field. Watching Mauger score a double. Watching SA team crumble under Coetzee. Thinking SA rugby had finally collapsed after losing to Japan then Italy then to us by 57-0. Watching an epic comeback in SA by the McCaw ABs, while being on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean and us being the only ones in the sports bar cheering for the ABs. And then realizing the rest of world roots against the ABs!!!. Seeing the rivilary re emerge and get stronger after Beaudan had a shocking kicking performance in Wellington (but him then scoring 4 tries against Aus the following week to shut the NZ public up!). Watching the black players turn into elite super backs. And now finally, getting ready to watch this 2 test series and for the first time thinking that we can't possibly win. Probably the first time in 33 years that I'm convinced that the ABs aren't the better attacking team.
You arrived on the scene, just in time to watch the rise of the ABs and decline of the Bokke. Prior to 1992 we had a better record versus NZ, although it was almost 50:50. After this, we were lucky to win 1 in 4. The arrival of your Islanders also made a huge difference/impact. I think that we're starting to improve though, and our black and Coloured players have made a huge difference/impact.
Only squidge can make me as a saffa not care who wins after watching this, what a rivalry, bro I nearly cried at the sight of Nelson Mandela, never got to meet him and he was such a gentle but powerful leader. To all my maori brothers and sisters, thank you for years of highlights and for making rugby highlight worthy and long may the rivalry live. Forgot to add, all the kiwis and island brothers and sisters, thanks for your contributions as well, we love the All Blacks.
as we say in SA a Springbok has two debuts the first time they play and the first time they play the All blacks . as a South African we love our Nz brothers and Sisters the story of our rainbow nation cannot be told with out New Zealand and the All blacks they are part of our DNA and Story. two nations for ever intertwined by the love of the game. May the Greats rivalry, love and respect and shit talking continue for another 100 years. absolutely fantastic vedio
Emphasis on the shit talking as a Kiwi we love it you guys have the reigns and bragging rights for now beaten us twice in a WC final still hurts but we will bounce back
The Boks are feared, revered, and respected in NZ. You are our Kryptonite as we are yours. The fight for human rights (in NZ and SA), and the fight to win, knowing that the winner is arguably the best rugby team in the world. May this great rivalry continue, and may the best team win this weekend.
Absolutely!! I hate losing to the boks more than any other team, but I cheer for them against any other team. A kiwi boy living in Aus 🤙 married to an SA girl who supports the ABz 😬
Amazing video Squidge! I'm a black South African born in '87. I was 8 years old in '95 and the '95 world cup final was the first rugby game I ever watched. I remember one late evening after the world cup, the state broadcaster, SABC, repeated the game very late at night...it must have been 11pm and I stayed up by myself and watched it all over again. Even at that age, I think I understood the significance of the moment. I didn't really pay much attention to rugby after that because in many black households, it's all about football. For many years I had been supporting the boks from a distance and it's only now in my 30s that I have fully committed to the sport as I feel that the Boks now look like the South Africa that we all know. Go Bokke!!!
I went to SA in 95 aged 25 to watch the AB's win the RWC. It soon became obvious that this was way more than a rugby game. Seeing a whole country get united behind Mr Mandela and the Boks was a lifelong highlight.
The main reason it's the greatest rivalry in rugby is because.... the players respect each other on and off the field and the supporters are the same. May they win everything we can't 🇳🇿🇿🇦
I'll drink to that!! 🍺🍻 🇿🇦❤️🇳🇿 Don't know about you, but I got goose bumps watching this! What is clear is that New Zealand and South Africa made each other better as people and as countries...through the love of rugby 😊 I'm a full blown Bokke girl now, but if my blood wasn't green and gold, it would be all black. 😊 Good luck at the weekend! (My stomach is already in my throat) 😂😂
It is reassuring and heartwarming as a black South African to see how other countries' citizens wouldn't stand for apartheid. Bravo to New Zealand people, such principles, morality, and humility are what is needed throughout the world. Again, I salute those men and women who took to the streets and risked their bodies for strangers. Can't wait for Saturday e Jozi.
@@gstgst6334 ''Shosholoza Shosholoza Uyeyeeee Kulezontaba Stimela siphum'eSouth Africa." Loosely translated it is a song about an old South African coal train traveling through rough terrain and mountains, a song which was sang by mine workers during apartheid. It must have been special to hear those chants I imagine.
But we also have to note how the NZ government brutally armed police to beat up these people for fighting against Apartheid. Years later, we have a repeat. Different place, different time, a certain brand of governments doing the same thing.
Thank you! Growing up in apartheid South Africa we supported the All Blacks but today I’m a proud Springbok supporter. Your feature brought me to tears, thanks 🔥🫡
Omg. This is not a UA-cam video. This is a Pulitzer deserving documentary. You told this and educated me on my own country better than anything I’ve ever heard before in NZ. Thank you.
This is the most respect I’ve seen in a comment section may this last forever. It is possible to support your team without disrespecting the other team. This is just beautiful, thanks to everyone…
What can I say? Wow. What an incredible tribute to these two teams, to these two nations and how this fixture allowed them to come to terms with their own personal demons. I was born in 1986 in Cape Town and my only real experience of Apartheid was hearing about some violence on the news. I didn't even know about the referendum in which white people disavowed Apartheid. I had no idea how significant Mandela's release was and even when the first democratic elections were held, I was oblivious to the seismic shift in the political landscape. Today I obviously know different. I am very glad that you brought up that it was Madiba himself who fought for the Springbok, as it highlights something so important that we forget today. If we can some up the political landscape currently, it is with the word "tribalist". we don't reach across the isle anymore; Democrats and Republicans, Tories and Labour, Right vs Left. Here this man was who spent half of his life locked up in prison, who won an election that ousted the minority government. He could have taken revenge, he could have ostracised the whites, he could have gone the way of every other African country. Instead, this man reached across the isle. Instrad, this man told us that we were a part of this nation as well, and that we are needed in its rebuilding. So if there is one thing that I would like anybody reading this to take with them, it is this: a lot more good can be done by reaching out to your opponents than by fighting them. Nex time you want to complain about your polifical opponents, just know that Nelson Mandela would not have done that. And maybe we can all strive to be a little bit more like him in this regard. Fantastic video, Squidge. You've outdone yourself.
So often, Sports coverage is only - in the end worthless, increasingly click-baity - reporting of stats, scores or transfer sums. To see this piece delving into the intersection of Rugby and the wider societies of the two nations, that are arguably most interwoven with the sport, is incredible! Was a bit starved by the two week wait for a new video, but it was definitely worth the wait! Your best one yet!
Videos like this remind me of how your channel is the best rugby content by a country mile on UA-cam. I walked past you at the Stade France last year before a World Cup semi and my lasting memories are a) being embarrassingly star struck, and b) not stopping you to tell you how much I love the content you put out. Much love from a huge fan
Good god this is a great video. Got me tearing up at the progress and the hope sport provides. Go Bokke! Thanks for the awesome content! All the best to the All Blacks this weekend. Let’s hope the legacy of this fixture continues.
You're so gullible. And plain stupidly naive. You'll believe anything you're told. And your standards are very low if you think this is a ''good video''.
As a Kiwi, Squidge thank you. A fantastic documentary, lots of info i never new, and put together with your amazing wit and humour. Can't wait for this weekend.
This is an incredible video, the powerful emotions it invokes as a kiwi (and I’m sure for South Africans as well) is a testament to the immense care and artistry that squidge pours into his art form. This one has me lost for words to describe just how amazingly well done this video is, at times it brought tears to my eyes watching it, it delved into dark feelings of anger and shame that gripped both countries in some of their darkest hours, highlighted the power of sport and its ability to move us from the joy of ultimate triumph to the despair of crushing defeat and perfectly enunciated why we can’t get enough of it, and reminded us the of mutual respect that has now days come to really define this astounding clash of titans, and also what it has taught us as nations about ourselves. A true masterpiece squidge, for someone who isn’t a kiwi or South African to so eloquently, powerfully and perfectly express just what this fixture means to us as both people and as nations is truely amazing
In 81’ I rode on the shoulders of my dad as our whole family and many other folks marched on parliament to protest against the tour. Funny thing is, we were a rugby mad family much like many of the protesters, but human rights are more important than any sporting event, even rugby.
i was a kid in 81 and fell for the 'politics should stay out of sport' and even now i'm ashamed,sport is indeed one of the best places to create positive change thx squidge
Squidge, this was a brave video to make. As fans we don't like to talk about the more difficult bits of our past. I've seen some of the comments here though and it's a bit sad to see how many don't want to face that past. I commend you for this video.
Is it facing the past? Or acknowledging the past and moving forward? Living in the past is a waste of time. And whoms past are we talking about? Am I responsible for my great grandfather? What is it with blaming the present with the past? We are responsible for ourselves and the now. Let us make the best of it without infringing on the lives of others
@@oldblack15 it is acknowledging the past. I don't understand what is so wrong with acknowledging the past? Squidge was telling the history of the rivalry. And it can't be told without certain events. It's what happened. If people come off looking bad then maybe they were bad. No one is not moving on. Clearly most of us have moved on. But the past happened. And we can't deny it. And this video does an amazing job of laying out that history.
@@peterwomersleydefinitely WIP in SA agreed. It’s all still very raw. Bubbles beneath the surface. I’m still very careful watching games at Loftus, for example. But hey, 30 years ago my parents wouldn’t even attempt it, so there’s progress I guess.
Absolutely brilliant. Man how you weave facts, insight and humor into such a tight engaging story is something to behold. Thank you for the wonderful glimpse into this great game and some of the history behind it. So pumped for this weekend it's going to be another battle. Sqidge, top shelf!
Mandela and Pienaar created acceptance of the Springboks amongst people of colour in SA. Siya Kolisi and Rassie have brought people of colour in South Africa to embrace the game, follow it and become fanatical supporters. Today we have a huge number of non-white kids playing for big rugby schools and from U18 upwards they are earning places in professional franchises and national teams. A follow up video on the history of what happened on the field over the last 100 years would be fascinating. I would listen to my grandfather as a child as he dissected every aspect of every test match ever played between NZ and SA.
Mandela was such a class human being. To choose to put aside his pain, his mistreatment, having his very freedom taken from him for daring to ask to be accepted as a human being. To instead look forward, look to unify. The strength to forgive gave others permission to be that strong.
@@_Opal_Miner_ Mandela was good for SA but i don't think you know all that much about him, he was a lawyer who made and planted bombs that killed men women and children in churches, there was a very good reason for his freedom being taken away. he murdered people
A Squidge Masterpiece! My fondest memories are waking up at 3AM in the mid 90's to drive with my dad to one of the few guys in our small town that had MNet to watch the boks mostly get whacked over in NZ, and then the 50th test in Wellington in 98 where Pieter Russouw finally secured a win. Long may the rivalry continue!
As an irishman who started watching rugby a few years ago, i had no clue about any of this history apart from the 95 world cup. Great job man, keep it up
Robbie and Will, …The time and effort it took for you guys to make this video is staggering. Thanks so much for making this really informative and important mark in rugby history. Bravo 👏🏻 bravo….
I don't often comment, but you guys outdid yourself with this one. You have a 40-something white SA male near tears looking back at all those memories. Having lived through some of them, especially the wonderful, almost surreal Mandela years where you could taste the hope in the air. I vividly remember the '95 game and the very moment that drop goal went over. The weeks after that game were unreal in SA (potentially only outdone by the recent giddy post-WC mania). The unity we were all chasing felt tangible then. And now, all these years later, the Boks are the perfect symbol of what we have become as South Africans. They have become a silver bullet to any opposing rhetoric. Thanks for the hard work that went into this video and enjoy the two upcoming games - they'll be belters no doubt. BOKKE!
Thank you so much for this. This should be mandatory viewing in South Africans schools. I don't think the younger generation even know this story in this detail. Thank you. Makes my heart swell to see what our Kiwi brothers and sisters did to bring us into the light and allow the game to overcome Apartheid and allow rugby to be such a uniting force in South Africa. I thank our ancestors - may we make them proud in what we do today.
Thus was really good, Squedge, great use of the English language. In South Africa we are again really suffering due to politicians and again rugby has given hope to a nation fraut with corruption and violence due to economic policies. The Springboks has motivated our Woman football team to win the Africa Cup of Nations and the Mens team to come third in a very difficult continental competitions. We did well at the Olympics and even had a UFC Middleweight Champion. We also have a government of National Unity, where we will work together rather than apart to make things better. As we are all whereing out Springbok jerseys to work on Friday (for the fortunate that has work), the country is buzzing for the game we were waiting for the whole year. Thanks for a great show.🇿🇦🏉
Rugby is a great sport. But it doesn't change anyone's life. It's just 80 minutes and things go back to normal. A rugby game doesn't give anyone a job or change people's political views. The springboks winning was a proud moment for the country. But the success of banyana and bafana, have nothing to do with the springboks. The play a different sport with different levels of competition to rugby. Id argue the avarage south african won't be able to watch this game concidering how over priced the games are.
I do think you needed to talk about the Cavaliers, it showed the NZRU shifting with the banning of players and the Baby Blacks test against France in 86 is a genuinely pivotal moment for NZ rugby, giving a new direction to the whole squad and setting the foundation for the World Cup win
This video had me feeling emotions, As a South African, living in Aus, I have a lot of New Zealand, friends. And we have the utter most respect for each other, still to this day if there is any team that beats the Boks, and I won’t be totally upset with, it’s the Abs! Much love and respect to my NZ, friends. 🇿🇦 🇳🇿
Outstanding as always gentlemen. Also praise be to the brothers Owens for not doing a video on how poor the wallabies are atm. I cant take another hit of emotional damage 😢
This is an outstanding piece of work. Not just as a rugby fan, as a South African and a man who's father actively protested against apartheid in this country, but as a lover of history. Honestly, this should be shown in every school across New Zealand and South Africa. BRAVO!
I didn't think it was possible, but you've outdone yourself with the quality of this video ! Your dedication and passion for the sport is unparalleled.
Great video squidge, we watched this 31:38 min video over two hours , getting side tracks on tangents. it was a great video and very informative. thank for this
So eloquent ... I am 76 years old and have cried for my country from the time I reached the age of understanding, and indeed still do. But this game has always been an inspiration to me. God willing I'll still be around for the next RWC (and everything in between).
Geez Squidge - I am speechless after watching this production of yours - this touched RAW emotions of what rugby means to a South African - I was thrust into this political maelstrom of rugby as a young school kid at Pretoria Boys High School in 1976 when the NZ All Blacks toured SA - for a whole week before the Pretoria Test the AB's practiced and trained on our main Rugby field at Boys High and we were allowed to go and watch them training during school hours - sitting two metres away from massive men practicing rugby was an experience I have never forgotten and inspired me to start playing rugby the next season in 1977 although soccer remained my first choice sport - I, at that age, had no idea of the political aspects of rugby and sport let alone even understanding the implications of Apartheid laws in SA - as you say "it's just a game" - your documentary excels at bringing that across and footage of the demonstrations in NZ during the 1981 Tour hammer home how political the sport actually was - the Captain of the 1976 All Blacks Andy Leslie made a speech at our Friday morning assembly in our school hall about how sport brings countries closer - I think Rugby is the number 1 sport for doing that - appreciate immensely what you and your production team put out for us and this is one to cherish and learn from - SpringBoks to win 33 - 24 tomorrow afternoon.....
As a New Zealander alive at the time, I would like to endorse this documentary as not only a fair description of the facts, but also a well-researched analysis and structure, superior historical footage, with sympathetic and appropriate editing. Excellent job.
As a South African and rugby supporter I have learned so much watching this about the history of these two nations. The rich history between these two nations is well captured and the context of the rivalry has been done it justice. Thanks for this brilliant content Squidge. Should be a humdinger at Ellis Park. Win or lose the mutual respect and admiration will remain intact for many generations to come. 🤝🏼👌🏽👏🏽🇿🇦
This is beautiful sports documentation. This is anthropology. This deserves the credit it's due purely based on the amount of time and effort you would've had to put into this. Especially as a man with no connection to either nation (presumably). We love you Squidge, from SA 🇿🇦
This literally brought me to tears, I had to pause the video. So beautify done 🙌 The love of rugby is in my blood and I will forever be passionate about rugby and grateful to so may other spots because of what they do for individuals and the world at large. Go sports!!! Amazingly edited!
I've been putting off watching this video because I knew what it would entail. The darkness we South Africans perpetrated on our brothers and sisters. Squidge did not shy away from that darkness and the overwhelming sense of guilt it awakened in me was painful. But then Squidge Rugby also guides us to the light at the end of the tunnel where Rugby inspired a type of unity in South Africa that very few other things could. As I go to Ellis Park tomorrow, on the 31st of August 2024, regardless of the outcome, I will carry this history with me, remember the worst, and be inspired by the greatest parts of our history. Come on the Bokke! We Are Stronger Together. Welcome the All Blacks, our friends from New Zealand that's been our greatest rivals in this journey! Let's play, experience, and have ourselves (just) a game! I can't wait!
I've shared this with all my mum friends because I think this should be compulsory viewing for our kids. We're watching the game with family, and our teenage daughter is hosting a viewing party at our house. I've told her she has to watch this video with her mates before the match because when we say 'hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie' I don't think our kids really understand. This explains it well.
yeah i started watching in 85 at age 6, Danie Gerber was my hero and then 86 they played the cavaliers, i havent missed one match ever since, its just always so awesome to watch them play each other, Ma'a Nano was the first time i had a favorite player that was actually the enemy😂😂😂 i would hate him in the game if we lost but then afterwards i would watch his replays, he was just so good and he reminded me of how Danie Gerber could just destroy the opposition backline
Fun fact: my great, great uncle went on that first Springbok tour to the UK as a lock. Wilhelm "Bingo" Burger, all the way from little old Peddie in the Eastern Cape. Definitely claiming Springbok heritage right there.
Just thought id say the movie Invictus does a pretty solid job covering the story of that 1995 world cup. As a kiwi I really cannot be upset we didnt win that one. Seeing those images of Mandela with the world cup gives me goosebumps.
I still remember that night, the long walk home, just totally dejected, I couldn’t believe we had lost, I couldn’t believe that they had stopped Jonah. Somehow it sobered me up. Because I was drunk at the end of regular time (it was 3ish in the morning)… and had complete clarity by the end of extra time.
I’m South African and read the book the movie was based on while on a flight leaving South Africa to go and work in Mexico. I cried for most of the flight while reading the book
Thank you so much for this 🙏 As an avid Springbok supporter, I was so surprised by how little I knew! Really informative and enlightening. I have always had a lot of respect for this rivalry and now I’ll definitely have more 😊
I just shared this video, which is just simply outstanding. I just shared your video on my FB page, to remind my countrymen who still support the All Blacks. I was only 12-13 years old, when I got up at 3am to watch that Flour Bomb Test. So this video brought back great memories. This should be a must watch video as a history lesson to all those South African AB supporters.
46 year old white South African here. Tears rolling down like waterfalls. My father went to the 1995 WC final and I went to the final in 2023. Thanks for taking the time to tell this story.
I was 9 years old in 1981, growing up in the suburb of Tawa (home of Murray Mexted) north of Wellington and Squidge is not exaggerating when he talks about the impact of the tour. My father was anti-tour, so we weren't allowed to watch any of the matches at home. However, my grandfather (mothers father) was pro-tour, so we sneaked out and watched the flour bomb test at his house. I've never seen anything like the protests in 1981 since in New Zealand - we've had the odd protest that has ended in violence - where there was a daily occurrence of civil disobedience. Wherever the Springboks went there were roads blocked and mass protest. New Zealanders generally have peaceful protests, even the largest protests tend to be big crowds marching on Parliament, getting a few speeches in, presenting a petition to an opposition MP to table in Parliament, then a dispersing.
Last 120 years. Look at their statistics against European rugby teams until 1990 in particular. One way traffic. Wales only beat SA for the first time in 1998. NZ only lost to Ireland for the first time about 10 years ago.
@@jeffrey89095 No it’s always been a big sport in Wales, England and France. Absolute numbers here-- England has a significant multiple of SA’s rugby player pool and always has done . Even NZ’s player pool a small fraction of the England player pool.
Holy shit Squidge. You've done it again. I've just spent 30 mins crying my eyes out whilst sitting in Heathrow. It's hard to explain how much of an impact you are making to the game. Just, thank you. Sincerely..... THANK YOU
Greatest respect to the Boks. Growing up in NZ Kevin Skinner 1956 was my favorite story. Bok scrum smashed the AB scrum test 2 to beat us. ABs brought in Skinner a heavyweight boxer for test 3. First scrum Bok prop punched KO out of game. Next set piece line out, the other Bok prop punched KO out of the game. Skinner was there for one reason, to fight and KO as many Bok forwards as possible, and the Kiwi ref asked the Boks, what are you complaining for? ABs won the 1956 series. When the old boys told that story over a beer they were grinning ear to ear.
Bro one of my first jobs growing up in Christchurch was on a farm near town ..also working their was an old bloke called BILL Fright ..the referee in that test ..awesome stories he had about that day
This is incredible Squidge. Possibly your best ever. Learnt so much. Such incredible history - no wonder we all find them so hard to beat! Seeing Joost VDV tackle on Lomu in 1995 brought back so many memories of those two fabulous players. Can’t wait for Saturday’s game.
Brilliant stuff guys. What a video to watch and listen to. Top narration, Top editing and just awesome research. As not only just a South African rugby fan but also a global rugby fan, this is awesome for game. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
Squidges best video ever, well done, sir! As a very young kiwi in ‘81, I recall the tour and the huge split in NZ society. In spite of wanting to badly see the Bokkes play the All Blacks in NZ, I was opposed to the tour, and I became very pleased indeed that the protests in NZ lead in some way to the dismantling of apartheid in SA. For this reason alone I had to be at ‘95 Cup and so I was, following the ABs across the Republic, right to the final at Ellis Park. An awesome 6 weeks in Jo’burg, Pretoria, Durban, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. The SAFFAs were incredibly hospitable and welcoming, inviting us (my very good mate Dago and I) to their brai’s, their pubs, their restaurants and their homes. Yes, the ‘81 tour in NZ and the ‘95 Cup in SA - I’ll never forget either!
Brilliant content. So well done!!! I was in my twenties when I was a student on the field of Ellis Park, playing a Japanese drum for the closing ceremony of that historic final of 95. What a memory for us and our country.
The All Blacks are every South Africans second team. ❤ Our destinies were fated. The rivalry, what it means to our countries, the countless iconic moments... Thank you! 🇿🇦🤝🇳🇿
Squidge you've actually outdone yourself. This video deserves to be played as the opener to the test by supersport on Saturday. Just WOW
Yes, but you'd have to take out some of the funny bits of text that float by like 1:21
You’d put most of the audience to sleep
Imagine! That would be quite bloody awesome.
And added to university History, Anthropology, Political Science and Sport courses!
Absolutely!
This is the most informative video on the rivalry I have ever seen.
An amazing video. Wow. Now I am even more fired up for Saturday
Same here! Thanks so much Squidge team!
Incredible. Must have take a massive amount of time to research and edit.
You must have very low standards or else you're a typical Leftist.
Too bad all this manufactured history is just that. Manufactured B S. Same group own and control both countries. Read anything by Stephan Mitford Goodson
Dude, multi billion corporations don't do content this good.
Knocked it out the park.
All the best to the ABs tomorrow. From a bokke
i come here occasionaly to watch sh1t - not disappointed.
This wins the Internet for me today 🤌🏾🇿🇦❤️🇳🇿🙏🏾
If you're interested (haven't got to the end of the video yet so sorry), but there is a book called Umbhoxo (which is Xhosa for Rugby)... Black South Africans (of which I am one) were as obsessed with this sport as our white brothers and sisters, but we weren't allowed to play at this level at the time. This is why this particular Springboks side is so important. Not just because it's "diverse" but because of the work that Rassie has done to make sure that 1) merit wins and 2) there is equal opportunity so ALL potential is realised at a grassroots level!
This is great for black players, but it's also meant that we didn't miss out the Ebens and Pieter Stephs of the world.
As a black South African, born into apartheid... I couldn't be more fond of that man. ❤ and Mandela, of course. 😊
Great comment
❤ More people should know how rich and diverse the EC rugby history is, in particular. It was played by people of all races before the formal EPRFU was even founded. Over 100 years ago.
Thank you for the rec!
@kellyrobbins8255 hahaha facts!! I was born and raised in East London 😊 (though I've been in the UK for 22 years now lol). But you're right... the EC is hotbed of rugby talent and enthusiasts 👌🏾
From a black South African: massive thanks and respect to all those Kiwis that stood up against apartheid.
I was one of those who grew up supporting the ABs over the Boks during apartheid and now as an avid Bok supporter I still support the ABs as my second team against anyone else.
Go ABs . In 1976 we had no decent kicker and several players didn’t go. The 1981 tour was horrific here and it was the first time we had riots here over apartheid.
From a white South Africa: I have to stand by you @Zion66666. Not that I've ever supported the ABs over the Boks (being born a year before the 1995 world cup), but we did need a lot of tough discussions and a way to take advantage of the diversity in our country for the better of all our people. I think we have, and will continue, to do exactly that.
May the best team win tomorrow! (note: GO BOKKE! )
As a white South African this makes me very happy to see. Now bra Gayton just needs to sort out that SABC deal. Go Bokke!
I'll vote PA if he makes that happen@@Bennusan1
Cool bro 😎
Someone should give you money so that you can make a documentary on this. This is truly incredible.
this is a documentary, made using money
I'm a proud South African. This insight has made me support the All Blacks for a once-off occasion this weekend in Cape Town, in appreciation of their role in our democracy. It's a celebration in the same way that it takes a village to raise a child, in this case, it took many countries, such as the NZ public (amongst others, our African family of countries) to bring about our South African democracy. Powerful doccie, great insight, and an important part of history and sport.
A true masterpiece. As a kiwi whose watched every AB test since around 1990 this brought back a lot of memories. My grand dad telling me throughout the 80s that the ABs can't be considered the best because we don't get to test ourselves against the boks anymore. How he use to listen to test matches between the two on the radio. How the SA refs use to always rip us off when we toured SA. His hate for Minto for trying to stop the test matches in 81. Me being a kid getting to watch the 92 comeback test with him and my Nan. Me getting a bit too wasted before the 95 final and waking up hearing my mate swearing that we had lost. Never getting to see Lomu score a try against SA. Being amazed at Joost Van Der Westhauzin, still the best 9 of Gregan Marshall era imo. Watching Lomu crumple Mark Andrews right on the tryline to stop him from scoring. Watching more and more black players coming into the team but only really thinking Habana was worthy and maybe JP pre 2015. Shocked that a boring SA team won the 07 RWC. Being amazed at the Bakkies and Matflied 2nd row. Watching Mils score a 60m solo try straight through the middle of the field. Watching Mauger score a double. Watching SA team crumble under Coetzee. Thinking SA rugby had finally collapsed after losing to Japan then Italy then to us by 57-0. Watching an epic comeback in SA by the McCaw ABs, while being on a cruise ship in the Mediterranean and us being the only ones in the sports bar cheering for the ABs. And then realizing the rest of world roots against the ABs!!!. Seeing the rivilary re emerge and get stronger after Beaudan had a shocking kicking performance in Wellington (but him then scoring 4 tries against Aus the following week to shut the NZ public up!). Watching the black players turn into elite super backs. And now finally, getting ready to watch this 2 test series and for the first time thinking that we can't possibly win. Probably the first time in 33 years that I'm convinced that the ABs aren't the better attacking team.
Springbokke v All Blacks is al wat saak maak.
Kiwis blaming the refs😂.... nothing changed 😂
@@willemsteyn7808 Same on our side. SA
@@willemsteyn7808 😀
You arrived on the scene, just in time to watch the rise of the ABs and decline of the Bokke. Prior to 1992 we had a better record versus NZ, although it was almost 50:50. After this, we were lucky to win 1 in 4. The arrival of your Islanders also made a huge difference/impact. I think that we're starting to improve though, and our black and Coloured players have made a huge difference/impact.
Only squidge can make me as a saffa not care who wins after watching this, what a rivalry, bro I nearly cried at the sight of Nelson Mandela, never got to meet him and he was such a gentle but powerful leader. To all my maori brothers and sisters, thank you for years of highlights and for making rugby highlight worthy and long may the rivalry live. Forgot to add, all the kiwis and island brothers and sisters, thanks for your contributions as well, we love the All Blacks.
The thing is we know it doesn’t really matter who wins because they are always gonna beat each other.
The game wins! And those who enjoy the game win
absolutely! rugby always wins no matter who walks away on the day, nothing in sport like this royal rivalry
as we say in SA a Springbok has two debuts the first time they play and the first time they play the All blacks .
as a South African we love our Nz brothers and Sisters the story of our rainbow nation cannot be told with out New Zealand and the All blacks they are part of our DNA and Story.
two nations for ever intertwined by the love of the game.
May the Greats rivalry, love and respect and shit talking continue for another 100 years.
absolutely fantastic vedio
Yes, we are intertwined. Been through a lot together.
Emphasis on the shit talking as a Kiwi we love it you guys have the reigns and bragging rights for now beaten us twice in a WC final still hurts but we will bounce back
@taraishot100 Well, maybe you ought to go find a shit hole elsewhere.
The Boks are feared, revered, and respected in NZ. You are our Kryptonite as we are yours. The fight for human rights (in NZ and SA), and the fight to win, knowing that the winner is arguably the best rugby team in the world. May this great rivalry continue, and may the best team win this weekend.
Absolutely!! I hate losing to the boks more than any other team, but I cheer for them against any other team. A kiwi boy living in Aus 🤙 married to an SA girl who supports the ABz 😬
Amazing video Squidge! I'm a black South African born in '87. I was 8 years old in '95 and the '95 world cup final was the first rugby game I ever watched. I remember one late evening after the world cup, the state broadcaster, SABC, repeated the game very late at night...it must have been 11pm and I stayed up by myself and watched it all over again.
Even at that age, I think I understood the significance of the moment. I didn't really pay much attention to rugby after that because in many black households, it's all about football.
For many years I had been supporting the boks from a distance and it's only now in my 30s that I have fully committed to the sport as I feel that the Boks now look like the South Africa that we all know. Go Bokke!!!
I went to SA in 95 aged 25 to watch the AB's win the RWC. It soon became obvious that this was way more than a rugby game. Seeing a whole country get united behind Mr Mandela and the Boks was a lifelong highlight.
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The main reason it's the greatest rivalry in rugby is because.... the players respect each other on and off the field and the supporters are the same. May they win everything we can't 🇳🇿🇿🇦
Bet u wouldn't of said that about both sets of supporters in the apartheid days
Supporters are definitely not the same lmao
I'll drink to that!! 🍺🍻 🇿🇦❤️🇳🇿
Don't know about you, but I got goose bumps watching this!
What is clear is that New Zealand and South Africa made each other better as people and as countries...through the love of rugby 😊 I'm a full blown Bokke girl now, but if my blood wasn't green and gold, it would be all black. 😊
Good luck at the weekend! (My stomach is already in my throat) 😂😂
@michaelrooks4030 that's the whole point... our two nations made each other better so we don't have to live in the past...
@@michaelrooks4030 something I wasnt around for..... but I can speak for what I am.... does it matter?
Thank you, Kiwis, for being such a critical part of our story, on and off the field. Respect and love from SA.
You are an incredibly talented storyteller, Squidge. This is a masterpiece.
It is reassuring and heartwarming as a black South African to see how other countries' citizens wouldn't stand for apartheid. Bravo to New Zealand people, such principles, morality, and humility are what is needed throughout the world. Again, I salute those men and women who took to the streets and risked their bodies for strangers. Can't wait for Saturday e Jozi.
Sho shaloza. I feel like i spelt that wrong but i remember the chant from 95. Push push.
@@gstgst6334 ''Shosholoza Shosholoza Uyeyeeee
Kulezontaba
Stimela siphum'eSouth Africa." Loosely translated it is a song about an old South African coal train traveling through rough terrain and mountains, a song which was sang by mine workers during apartheid. It must have been special to hear those chants I imagine.
But we also have to note how the NZ government brutally armed police to beat up these people for fighting against Apartheid. Years later, we have a repeat. Different place, different time, a certain brand of governments doing the same thing.
Thank you! Growing up in apartheid South Africa we supported the All Blacks but today I’m a proud Springbok supporter. Your feature brought me to tears, thanks 🔥🫡
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This is one of the best youtube videos I've ever seen. Well done guys! 👍
Omg. This is not a UA-cam video. This is a Pulitzer deserving documentary. You told this and educated me on my own country better than anything I’ve ever heard before in NZ. Thank you.
Same here in SA. Thank you.
This is the most respect I’ve seen in a comment section may this last forever. It is possible to support your team without disrespecting the other team. This is just beautiful, thanks to everyone…
Okay this one is excellent, you may have outdone yourself here! 🔥🏉
You're so gullible. And plain stupidly naive. You'll believe anything you're told.
What can I say? Wow. What an incredible tribute to these two teams, to these two nations and how this fixture allowed them to come to terms with their own personal demons.
I was born in 1986 in Cape Town and my only real experience of Apartheid was hearing about some violence on the news. I didn't even know about the referendum in which white people disavowed Apartheid. I had no idea how significant Mandela's release was and even when the first democratic elections were held, I was oblivious to the seismic shift in the political landscape. Today I obviously know different.
I am very glad that you brought up that it was Madiba himself who fought for the Springbok, as it highlights something so important that we forget today. If we can some up the political landscape currently, it is with the word "tribalist". we don't reach across the isle anymore; Democrats and Republicans, Tories and Labour, Right vs Left.
Here this man was who spent half of his life locked up in prison, who won an election that ousted the minority government. He could have taken revenge, he could have ostracised the whites, he could have gone the way of every other African country. Instead, this man reached across the isle. Instrad, this man told us that we were a part of this nation as well, and that we are needed in its rebuilding.
So if there is one thing that I would like anybody reading this to take with them, it is this: a lot more good can be done by reaching out to your opponents than by fighting them. Nex time you want to complain about your polifical opponents, just know that Nelson Mandela would not have done that.
And maybe we can all strive to be a little bit more like him in this regard.
Fantastic video, Squidge. You've outdone yourself.
You're so gullible. And plain stupidly naive. You'll believe anything you're told.
So often, Sports coverage is only - in the end worthless, increasingly click-baity - reporting of stats, scores or transfer sums. To see this piece delving into the intersection of Rugby and the wider societies of the two nations, that are arguably most interwoven with the sport, is incredible! Was a bit starved by the two week wait for a new video, but it was definitely worth the wait! Your best one yet!
You're so gullible. And plain stupidly naive. You'll believe anything you're told.
An absolute masterpiece!!! Thank you, Squidge!! Zero tactical analysis yet this will always be in your top 3 videos, ever!! 🤝👏👏👏
Videos like this remind me of how your channel is the best rugby content by a country mile on UA-cam. I walked past you at the Stade France last year before a World Cup semi and my lasting memories are a) being embarrassingly star struck, and b) not stopping you to tell you how much I love the content you put out. Much love from a huge fan
Good god this is a great video. Got me tearing up at the progress and the hope sport provides. Go Bokke! Thanks for the awesome content! All the best to the All Blacks this weekend. Let’s hope the legacy of this fixture continues.
Yes let's 😊
You're so gullible. And plain stupidly naive. You'll believe anything you're told. And your standards are very low if you think this is a ''good video''.
As a Kiwi, Squidge thank you. A fantastic documentary, lots of info i never new, and put together with your amazing wit and humour.
Can't wait for this weekend.
This is an incredible video, the powerful emotions it invokes as a kiwi (and I’m sure for South Africans as well) is a testament to the immense care and artistry that squidge pours into his art form. This one has me lost for words to describe just how amazingly well done this video is, at times it brought tears to my eyes watching it, it delved into dark feelings of anger and shame that gripped both countries in some of their darkest hours, highlighted the power of sport and its ability to move us from the joy of ultimate triumph to the despair of crushing defeat and perfectly enunciated why we can’t get enough of it, and reminded us the of mutual respect that has now days come to really define this astounding clash of titans, and also what it has taught us as nations about ourselves. A true masterpiece squidge, for someone who isn’t a kiwi or South African to so eloquently, powerfully and perfectly express just what this fixture means to us as both people and as nations is truely amazing
Your comment is a masterpiece. 👍
In 81’ I rode on the shoulders of my dad as our whole family and many other folks marched on parliament to protest against the tour. Funny thing is, we were a rugby mad family much like many of the protesters, but human rights are more important than any sporting event, even rugby.
Thank you 💔
Thank you for what you did
Thank you to you and your family ❣️
Thank you.
Only Squidge can make me tear up at a UA-cam video about sport.
i was a kid in 81 and fell for the 'politics should stay out of sport' and even now i'm ashamed,sport is indeed one of the best places to create positive change thx squidge
Beautiful. Tears in the eyes. So proud to be a part of this rivalry. Proud and lucky.
Thank you for taking the time to research and edit this epic rivalry. I had goosebumps all the way through.
Squidge, this was a brave video to make. As fans we don't like to talk about the more difficult bits of our past. I've seen some of the comments here though and it's a bit sad to see how many don't want to face that past. I commend you for this video.
Is it facing the past? Or acknowledging the past and moving forward? Living in the past is a waste of time. And whoms past are we talking about? Am I responsible for my great grandfather? What is it with blaming the present with the past? We are responsible for ourselves and the now. Let us make the best of it without infringing on the lives of others
@@oldblack15 it is acknowledging the past. I don't understand what is so wrong with acknowledging the past? Squidge was telling the history of the rivalry. And it can't be told without certain events. It's what happened. If people come off looking bad then maybe they were bad. No one is not moving on. Clearly most of us have moved on. But the past happened. And we can't deny it. And this video does an amazing job of laying out that history.
dont agree As South Africvans we were forced to face the past and i think its an ongoing conversation
This just reminded me that I hate to love the springboks. PTSD all over while I looked forward to the game and beating the All Blacks
@@peterwomersleydefinitely WIP in SA agreed. It’s all still very raw. Bubbles beneath the surface. I’m still very careful watching games at Loftus, for example. But hey, 30 years ago my parents wouldn’t even attempt it, so there’s progress I guess.
Absolutely brilliant. Man how you weave facts, insight and humor into such a tight engaging story is something to behold. Thank you for the wonderful glimpse into this great game and some of the history behind it. So pumped for this weekend it's going to be another battle. Sqidge, top shelf!
Take a bow gentlemen...this is outstanding! Congratulations and well done.
You've outdone yourself - kudos for tackling the vast social and historical context around this clash very thoughtfully! As a Kiwi I think you nail it
Mandela and Pienaar created acceptance of the Springboks amongst people of colour in SA. Siya Kolisi and Rassie have brought people of colour in South Africa to embrace the game, follow it and become fanatical supporters. Today we have a huge number of non-white kids playing for big rugby schools and from U18 upwards they are earning places in professional franchises and national teams.
A follow up video on the history of what happened on the field over the last 100 years would be fascinating. I would listen to my grandfather as a child as he dissected every aspect of every test match ever played between NZ and SA.
Mandela was such a class human being. To choose to put aside his pain, his mistreatment, having his very freedom taken from him for daring to ask to be accepted as a human being. To instead look forward, look to unify. The strength to forgive gave others permission to be that strong.
@@_Opal_Miner_ Mandela was good for SA but i don't think you know all that much about him, he was a lawyer who made and planted bombs that killed men women and children in churches, there was a very good reason for his freedom being taken away. he murdered people
@@Ghoulza that's untrue....he is however guilty of association
You're so gullible. And plain stupidly naive. You'll believe anything you're told.
@@_Opal_Miner_ He was a literal terrorist
A Squidge Masterpiece! My fondest memories are waking up at 3AM in the mid 90's to drive with my dad to one of the few guys in our small town that had MNet to watch the boks mostly get whacked over in NZ, and then the 50th test in Wellington in 98 where Pieter Russouw finally secured a win. Long may the rivalry continue!
As an irishman who started watching rugby a few years ago, i had no clue about any of this history apart from the 95 world cup. Great job man, keep it up
Not feeling hyped enough about this weekend?
Squidge can help.
2,282 minutes until kickoff!!
This was so beautifully done. I learned so much. Thank you!
Robbie and Will, …The time and effort it took for you guys to make this video is staggering. Thanks so much for making this really informative and important mark in rugby history. Bravo 👏🏻 bravo….
BRO. Why am I crying. Well done, Squidge. Wow.
Bro I'm a Kiwi and such a huge amount of pride came over me watching this video it almost brought me to tears even
Respect to you and your people for your stance against racism.
Same happened to me when Siya lifted the Cup in 2019, as a Kiwi I didn't expect to care about the Boks that much
Beautifully written Squidge! Goosebumps stuff. Long live this game we love so much and its power to bring people together. 🇿🇦❤🇳🇿
Who else is getting up at 3am in NZ to watch this weekend? 😬
3am all the way!
1 am in Melbourne cheehoo!
1am in Sydney. Bokke
11pm perth
Midnight in Japan!
My god Squidge, this for me is your finest ever video. Its brouight me to tears more than once. Thank you for creating this. Love from the Republic.
I don't often comment, but you guys outdid yourself with this one. You have a 40-something white SA male near tears looking back at all those memories.
Having lived through some of them, especially the wonderful, almost surreal Mandela years where you could taste the hope in the air. I vividly remember the '95 game and the very moment that drop goal went over. The weeks after that game were unreal in SA (potentially only outdone by the recent giddy post-WC mania). The unity we were all chasing felt tangible then.
And now, all these years later, the Boks are the perfect symbol of what we have become as South Africans. They have become a silver bullet to any opposing rhetoric.
Thanks for the hard work that went into this video and enjoy the two upcoming games - they'll be belters no doubt.
BOKKE!
Goosebumps. Thats all i have to say.
Yup, me too
Ja, me 3!!!
Thank you so much for this. This should be mandatory viewing in South Africans schools. I don't think the younger generation even know this story in this detail. Thank you. Makes my heart swell to see what our Kiwi brothers and sisters did to bring us into the light and allow the game to overcome Apartheid and allow rugby to be such a uniting force in South Africa. I thank our ancestors - may we make them proud in what we do today.
Thus was really good, Squedge, great use of the English language. In South Africa we are again really suffering due to politicians and again rugby has given hope to a nation fraut with corruption and violence due to economic policies. The Springboks has motivated our Woman football team to win the Africa Cup of Nations and the Mens team to come third in a very difficult continental competitions. We did well at the Olympics and even had a UFC Middleweight Champion. We also have a government of National Unity, where we will work together rather than apart to make things better. As we are all whereing out Springbok jerseys to work on Friday (for the fortunate that has work), the country is buzzing for the game we were waiting for the whole year. Thanks for a great show.🇿🇦🏉
Rugby is a great sport. But it doesn't change anyone's life. It's just 80 minutes and things go back to normal. A rugby game doesn't give anyone a job or change people's political views.
The springboks winning was a proud moment for the country. But the success of banyana and bafana, have nothing to do with the springboks. The play a different sport with different levels of competition to rugby.
Id argue the avarage south african won't be able to watch this game concidering how over priced the games are.
I do think you needed to talk about the Cavaliers, it showed the NZRU shifting with the banning of players and the Baby Blacks test against France in 86 is a genuinely pivotal moment for NZ rugby, giving a new direction to the whole squad and setting the foundation for the World Cup win
This video had me feeling emotions, As a South African, living in Aus, I have a lot of New Zealand, friends. And we have the utter most respect for each other, still to this day if there is any team that beats the Boks, and I won’t be totally upset with, it’s the Abs! Much love and respect to my NZ, friends. 🇿🇦 🇳🇿
Why did i cry three times watching this, absolutely moving video squidge❤
Outstanding as always gentlemen. Also praise be to the brothers Owens for not doing a video on how poor the wallabies are atm. I cant take another hit of emotional damage 😢
He will probably not make a video on the Wallabies for a long time, there are no views and therefore no money in it
It could be worse, you could be a Canadian rugby supporter 😢😂
Could be worse, could be the NZ warriors 🤣🤣 I loved league but they literally pushed me towards Union 3 years ago
Up the whas @@Jay685toa
Emotional damage!
This vid and the Roy vid are genuinely two of the most moving peices of sporting content ive ever had the pleasure of veiwing. Bravo
I didn’t expect to cry today, but here I am, tears my bro, beautiful work. Even more hyped for the game this weekend now!
Same
This is an outstanding piece of work. Not just as a rugby fan, as a South African and a man who's father actively protested against apartheid in this country, but as a lover of history. Honestly, this should be shown in every school across New Zealand and South Africa. BRAVO!
I didn't think it was possible, but you've outdone yourself with the quality of this video ! Your dedication and passion for the sport is unparalleled.
Great video squidge, we watched this 31:38 min video over two hours , getting side tracks on tangents. it was a great video and very informative. thank for this
Awesome video. Didn’t think I could get more hyped for the match but here we are
So eloquent ... I am 76 years old and have cried for my country from the time I reached the age of understanding, and indeed still do. But this game has always been an inspiration to me. God willing I'll still be around for the next RWC (and everything in between).
May our Jesus bless you to see the next one.
Geez Squidge - I am speechless after watching this production of yours - this touched RAW emotions of what rugby means to a South African - I was thrust into this political maelstrom of rugby as a young school kid at Pretoria Boys High School in 1976 when the NZ All Blacks toured SA - for a whole week before the Pretoria Test the AB's practiced and trained on our main Rugby field at Boys High and we were allowed to go and watch them training during school hours - sitting two metres away from massive men practicing rugby was an experience I have never forgotten and inspired me to start playing rugby the next season in 1977 although soccer remained my first choice sport - I, at that age, had no idea of the political aspects of rugby and sport let alone even understanding the implications of Apartheid laws in SA - as you say "it's just a game" - your documentary excels at bringing that across and footage of the demonstrations in NZ during the 1981 Tour hammer home how political the sport actually was - the Captain of the 1976 All Blacks Andy Leslie made a speech at our Friday morning assembly in our school hall about how sport brings countries closer - I think Rugby is the number 1 sport for doing that - appreciate immensely what you and your production team put out for us and this is one to cherish and learn from - SpringBoks to win 33 - 24 tomorrow afternoon.....
"This is the story of 106 blocks of 80 minutes that shaped every hour in between..." is a great turn of phrase.
Extremely well done guys.
That was the best explanation of the rivalry I have ever seen. Thank you
As a New Zealander alive at the time, I would like to endorse this documentary as not only a fair description of the facts, but also a well-researched analysis and structure, superior historical footage, with sympathetic and appropriate editing. Excellent job.
As a South African and rugby supporter I have learned so much watching this about the history of these two nations.
The rich history between these two nations is well captured and the context of the rivalry has been done it justice.
Thanks for this brilliant content Squidge. Should be a humdinger at Ellis Park.
Win or lose the mutual respect and admiration will remain intact for many generations to come.
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Amazing video... Full appreciation from here down here in the South!
This is beautiful sports documentation. This is anthropology. This deserves the credit it's due purely based on the amount of time and effort you would've had to put into this. Especially as a man with no connection to either nation (presumably). We love you Squidge, from SA 🇿🇦
As a South African nothing more special ti play the long term rival the All blacks. Always tough and nail biting.💪💪💪
Ear biting more like
This literally brought me to tears, I had to pause the video. So beautify done 🙌 The love of rugby is in my blood and I will forever be passionate about rugby and grateful to so may other spots because of what they do for individuals and the world at large. Go sports!!! Amazingly edited!
Im south african and as a little boy i watched that final in 95. This video was very well done sir thank you for your passion.
Brilliant video. I Learned loads from it.
This nearly made me tear up! I wasn't ready to cry at work today!
🙄 you soft plushy go for a smoke break and biltong
Save your tears when the ABs win ❤
You are the greatest story teller of your generation. Absolutely captivating!
I've been putting off watching this video because I knew what it would entail. The darkness we South Africans perpetrated on our brothers and sisters. Squidge did not shy away from that darkness and the overwhelming sense of guilt it awakened in me was painful. But then Squidge Rugby also guides us to the light at the end of the tunnel where Rugby inspired a type of unity in South Africa that very few other things could.
As I go to Ellis Park tomorrow, on the 31st of August 2024, regardless of the outcome, I will carry this history with me, remember the worst, and be inspired by the greatest parts of our history.
Come on the Bokke! We Are Stronger Together. Welcome the All Blacks, our friends from New Zealand that's been our greatest rivals in this journey!
Let's play, experience, and have ourselves (just) a game!
I can't wait!
I've shared this with all my mum friends because I think this should be compulsory viewing for our kids. We're watching the game with family, and our teenage daughter is hosting a viewing party at our house. I've told her she has to watch this video with her mates before the match because when we say 'hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie' I don't think our kids really understand. This explains it well.
Squidge Rugby, nice work, keep the videos coming
yeah i started watching in 85 at age 6, Danie Gerber was my hero and then 86 they played the cavaliers, i havent missed one match ever since, its just always so awesome to watch them play each other, Ma'a Nano was the first time i had a favorite player that was actually the enemy😂😂😂 i would hate him in the game if we lost but then afterwards i would watch his replays, he was just so good and he reminded me of how Danie Gerber could just destroy the opposition backline
Fun fact: my great, great uncle went on that first Springbok tour to the UK as a lock. Wilhelm "Bingo" Burger, all the way from little old Peddie in the Eastern Cape. Definitely claiming Springbok heritage right there.
That was OUTSTANDING content. Thank you so much for making this!
Just thought id say the movie Invictus does a pretty solid job covering the story of that 1995 world cup. As a kiwi I really cannot be upset we didnt win that one. Seeing those images of Mandela with the world cup gives me goosebumps.
I still remember that night, the long walk home, just totally dejected, I couldn’t believe we had lost, I couldn’t believe that they had stopped Jonah. Somehow it sobered me up. Because I was drunk at the end of regular time (it was 3ish in the morning)… and had complete clarity by the end of extra time.
I’m South African and read the book the movie was based on while on a flight leaving South Africa to go and work in Mexico. I cried for most of the flight while reading the book
Thank you so much for this 🙏 As an avid Springbok supporter, I was so surprised by how little I knew! Really informative and enlightening. I have always had a lot of respect for this rivalry and now I’ll definitely have more 😊
Wonderfully and touchingly told.
I just shared this video, which is just simply outstanding. I just shared your video on my FB page, to remind my countrymen who still support the All Blacks. I was only 12-13 years old, when I got up at 3am to watch that Flour Bomb Test. So this video brought back great memories. This should be a must watch video as a history lesson to all those South African AB supporters.
46 year old white South African here. Tears rolling down like waterfalls. My father went to the 1995 WC final and I went to the final in 2023. Thanks for taking the time to tell this story.
Considering the quality of your videos, this is if not the best, it's one of. The "Because it's just a game" section was phenomenal
I was 9 years old in 1981, growing up in the suburb of Tawa (home of Murray Mexted) north of Wellington and Squidge is not exaggerating when he talks about the impact of the tour. My father was anti-tour, so we weren't allowed to watch any of the matches at home. However, my grandfather (mothers father) was pro-tour, so we sneaked out and watched the flour bomb test at his house.
I've never seen anything like the protests in 1981 since in New Zealand - we've had the odd protest that has ended in violence - where there was a daily occurrence of civil disobedience. Wherever the Springboks went there were roads blocked and mass protest. New Zealanders generally have peaceful protests, even the largest protests tend to be big crowds marching on Parliament, getting a few speeches in, presenting a petition to an opposition MP to table in Parliament, then a dispersing.
great experience mate - did your anti tour parents find out that you had "disobeyed" them by going over to your grandparents?
As a South African, thanks Squidge for making such an important video for me, us, the world and the game!
Two of the best teams in the world over 20 years.
Try a hundred
Last 120 years. Look at their statistics against European rugby teams until 1990 in particular. One way traffic. Wales only beat SA for the first time in 1998. NZ only lost to Ireland for the first time about 10 years ago.
@@Wolf-hh4rv In fairness, post 95-00s is far fairer. Outside of SA and NZ most countries it's either/or a tiny sport and was pro standard far later.
Two of the best? lol THEE two best teams EVER, no dispute.
@@jeffrey89095 No it’s always been a big sport in Wales, England and France. Absolute numbers here-- England has a significant multiple of SA’s rugby player pool and always has done . Even NZ’s player pool a small fraction of the England player pool.
Holy shit Squidge. You've done it again. I've just spent 30 mins crying my eyes out whilst sitting in Heathrow.
It's hard to explain how much of an impact you are making to the game. Just, thank you. Sincerely..... THANK YOU
It's important to point out that South Africa didn't exist until 1910, so the Springboks are actually older than the country itself.
As a South African, this video gave me goosebumps. Thank you Squidge.
Greatest respect to the Boks. Growing up in NZ Kevin Skinner 1956 was my favorite story. Bok scrum smashed the AB scrum test 2 to beat us. ABs brought in Skinner a heavyweight boxer for test 3. First scrum Bok prop punched KO out of game. Next set piece line out, the other Bok prop punched KO out of the game. Skinner was there for one reason, to fight and KO as many Bok forwards as possible, and the Kiwi ref asked the Boks, what are you complaining for? ABs won the 1956 series. When the old boys told that story over a beer they were grinning ear to ear.
Bro one of my first jobs growing up in Christchurch was on a farm near town ..also working their was an old bloke called BILL Fright ..the referee in that test ..awesome stories he had about that day
Great story!! 🇿🇦
That was the good old days of rugby, unfortunately, the professional era has taken away that aspect of the game.
@@glenfichardt3930You need a reality check other than NZ & SA where else is rugby truly relevant
@@michaelrooks4030 re bill fright. Stories are lost if not repeated to others. If you would like to share?
This is incredible Squidge. Possibly your best ever. Learnt so much. Such incredible history - no wonder we all find them so hard to beat! Seeing Joost VDV tackle on Lomu in 1995 brought back so many memories of those two fabulous players. Can’t wait for Saturday’s game.
Squidge is the Dan Carter of rugby UA-camrs. This video should be nominated for a documentary film award somewhere.
You mean he's the Antoine Dupont of You Tube haha
Brilliant stuff guys. What a video to watch and listen to. Top narration, Top editing and just awesome research. As not only just a South African rugby fan but also a global rugby fan, this is awesome for game. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!
Squidges best video ever, well done, sir!
As a very young kiwi in ‘81, I recall the tour and the huge split in NZ society. In spite of wanting to badly see the Bokkes play the All Blacks in NZ, I was opposed to the tour, and I became very pleased indeed that the protests in NZ lead in some way to the dismantling of apartheid in SA. For this reason alone I had to be at ‘95 Cup and so I was, following the ABs across the Republic, right to the final at Ellis Park. An awesome 6 weeks in Jo’burg, Pretoria, Durban, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town. The SAFFAs were incredibly hospitable and welcoming, inviting us (my very good mate Dago and I) to their brai’s, their pubs, their restaurants and their homes.
Yes, the ‘81 tour in NZ and the ‘95 Cup in SA - I’ll never forget either!
Brilliant content. So well done!!! I was in my twenties when I was a student on the field of Ellis Park, playing a Japanese drum for the closing ceremony of that historic final of 95. What a memory for us and our country.
The All Blacks are every South Africans second team. ❤ Our destinies were fated. The rivalry, what it means to our countries, the countless iconic moments... Thank you! 🇿🇦🤝🇳🇿
Probably the best ever summary of the mighty clashes between Boks and AB’s. This is a video for the (rugby) ages. Congratulations and Thank you.