Guys, I'm a proper rugby 'pod head,' and your weekly chat is right up there with the best. I love the relaxed and laid-back format, yet it's still incredibly informative and not limited to just one or two topics. I especially enjoy the digressions.
Jean I know that this has nothing to do with rugby but many years ago I was a press photographer and was sent to Wellington to get a pic of your dad at the pastorie, your mom arrived and put your very young sister on his desk and she pulled a face it made a lovely photograph of them both anyway years later your dad caught me at graduation day at Stellenbosch and told the baby I had photographed on the desk had just graduated.
Any chance you guys can ever interview Juan Smith. That man was the real deal and I always feel he is not given his dues. Similar to Mostert but anyway, great show guys.
Watched a few of the boks office episodes and you are by far leading the way in game details, experience and unbiased discussions....shim, jean and SB you 3 have such a good chemistry and jokes that keeps me hooked to this compared to the other podcasts and rugby shows. ABs supporter and listener to the boks office 💪💯
On the topic of Crowds at SA games. Schalk hit the nail on the head. "it has to be more than just rugby, it has to be an event". This came through so strongly on the Eggchasers videos on his recent trip to SA.
Was chatting with a mate last weekend about how great Skalla is to listen to on TV (or UA-cam). And if you remember the first time he covered punditry on SuperSport, he didn't seem comfortable at all. He's come a hell of a long way.
De Villiers is a gentleman and a scholar. Legend of the game. One is the greats. -------------- Burger was one of the best too. An absolute machine that never had a bad game. He would take on the biggest player all day. Running full speed into them. I’m a little worried about his head knocks and what that did to his mind. Hopefully he will have a long life
The opening 2 minutes busting Shimmy’s balls for “being late” sets the tone for this episode and it just keeps going … 16 minutes in and they’re just shooting the shit 🤣, compulsory viewing, nice work lads, love from Perth, Australia 🫡
I might have been not the only one to think that Rassie has planted in the Boks mind getting 18 or more Test wins in a row. I would not put it past him. Its a "side" incentive because its on. Having said that, think about the following: Two RWC's. British and Irish Lions. If we beat Argentina (which we should,) then thats another Rugby Championship. Then it's the end of year tour which IS winnable, given the state of the opposition. Then next year, including warm up Tests. Never mind the upcoming full tour series against the AB's. A hard task. But possible. My point is not that we CAN win 18 straight, but that if Rassie and the Bokke , after all they have achieved, then go on to win a third straight RWC, all if which is a beyond belief tough task, then there could be no doubt that this Bok side would be the greatest ever Rugby side in the history of Rugby, and that Rassie will be bigger than Doc Craven. And thats saying something. We better enjoy this ride while it lasts, because I've never seen anything like it in my 55 years of living and dying Bok Rugby. One game at a time, boys. One.
Great show, but don't you want to put some ND filters on the windows? take the exterior exposure down by a couple of stops and you'd improve the pictures 100%
If the Irish move to a UK type competition, then maybe we should rebuild the Currie Cup again, open it up to all 14 unions, and then the top teams qualify for the Champions Cup. But our lower teams will need a lot of funding.
I think its great tbh, good developmental comp to blood new players while mixing in some experienced veterans to guide them, then URC as the next level to blood new boks. The French have 3 very strong divisions in their club rugby, the fan interest they generate and overall health of French rugby is what has made them so competitive internationally. If SA can continue under the structures we've built over the last 5-10 years, we'll be in a very good space for a very long time.
Do a BO at Camps Bay.... they play kak rugby, but you can't beat the view of the beach over the field (which explains why they excel at surfing but not ball sports... or those ball sports).
That's why SA wins the most world cups of any nation. Our players put their country 1st before any club...they are 100% committed to their nation than to any club. In France it's the other way around...which is why they have zero world cups and have won the 6 nations only once in over a decade.
Schalk het jul by tented kamp gebly? Volgende keer moet jul Draai maak by Cederberg Oasis in die Cederberge. Dis ons familie plek en cater omtrent net vir adventure bikers
Guys, can we please stop talking kak? Siya signed a deal with Racing and told them that he’s done with the Boks after 2023 and that he will give them his 100% attention. Then Rassie called him and said - let’s go for 3 in a row, and suddenly he was missing a bunch of Racing games to play in the international window and understandably the relationship fell apart. Now we hear all this kak about “oh my kids missed home”. Don’t hide behind your kids. Own it and say. I thought I was done. I wasn’t. I fucked up. I’m sorry. Period.
I hope you’re speaking from experience where you’ve moved to a new country, new language with school aged children. With no family or network to rely on and with 2 parents who work on multiple things. Then have had your boss call you out publicly about a lack of performance and your physique. Also, I hope you’ve never gone to a job received another offer a year later and moved. It’s just ridiculous, this criticism. I’m telling you now, those reasons he’s given will have merit. I have no doubt playing for the Springboks is the major one but he’s been nothing less than diplomatic. Because that’s what you do as a professional. I’ll tell you what else, one day when he looks back he won’t regret playing more for his country. He can’t do both and he’s made a choice. As humans we change our minds some times. We’ve all done it. Players aren’t robots.
Sorry guys I can't agree with the Top 14 and Premiership not having to care about international rugby. Test Rugby is the top level of the game. If players are called up for international duty in a window clubs must release them or face sanctions. We are never going to see Rugby grow if we're walking on Egg shells around the French. Its insane how France is allowed to make a mockery of June tests by always sending a 2nd or 3rd string team around the world
Agree wholeheartedly with this. Other nations should refuse to play France in November tests if they carry on like this. Let’s see how they like it when they lose money from not hosting lucrative homes games vs NZ, SA etc
Why is Shimmi always interrupting these two while they are speaking? Quite rude and irritating, struggle to follow the conversation. Midway through Jean saying something he just starts talking? No man...
Guys, I'm a proper rugby 'pod head,' and your weekly chat is right up there with the best. I love the relaxed and laid-back format, yet it's still incredibly informative and not limited to just one or two topics. I especially enjoy the digressions.
Jean I know that this has nothing to do with rugby but many years ago I was a press photographer and was sent to Wellington to get a pic of your dad at the pastorie, your mom arrived and put your very young sister on his desk and she pulled a face it made a lovely photograph of them both anyway years later your dad caught me at graduation day at Stellenbosch and told the baby I had photographed on the desk had just graduated.
Was Jean's dad a reverend?
Samoan From NZ, Love the show!
You guys are such chilled people love it!
Any chance you guys can ever interview Juan Smith. That man was the real deal and I always feel he is not given his dues. Similar to Mostert but anyway, great show guys.
My fav blindside
In my opinion the most underrated player of all time...he was a beast 💪
@@shakes7501 Now THAT man knew the meaning of "The BUS IS FULL" . He had a hand off better than an Italian pickpocket.
@mikezog1030 yeah and so strange that his never mentioned amongst the greats
@@shakes7501 I think of Juan Smith and Andre Venter as being giants of the game from similar eras.
Watched a few of the boks office episodes and you are by far leading the way in game details, experience and unbiased discussions....shim, jean and SB you 3 have such a good chemistry and jokes that keeps me hooked to this compared to the other podcasts and rugby shows. ABs supporter and listener to the boks office 💪💯
JDV gives me so much life 😂😂😂 "but is he happy Shimmy?" 😅😂
Great show as always guys!
Shoutout to the Gear brothers form 🇿🇦 Legends, both of em💪
On the topic of Crowds at SA games. Schalk hit the nail on the head. "it has to be more than just rugby, it has to be an event". This came through so strongly on the Eggchasers videos on his recent trip to SA.
Great episode, great vibe
Absolute legends, love this show! Proud Saffa watching from London
Fantastic show as always gens. ✌🏾
Boys I love your show… truly South African 🇿🇦
"But is he happy Shimmy?" 🤣🤣🤣
Always Pure Gold love the show should be on Netflix,
Think you guys should keep the cameras Rollin for few minutes in introduction similar to the overlap. Enjoy the banter
You guys still doing great work after playing rugby 👍
Love the dopping stories 🤣🤣🤣. Bloody great show, keep it up men!
Why are dopping stories important? Alcohol is a social drug.
we here the Boks office is open
THank you beast!
Who’s running the catering over there? Dare I ask. It always strikes me as very scarce. Feed the boys!
They get feed proper on the Hirsch's podcast.... there is endless sources of meat, wors, biltong.
Just love this show! Good banter and seriousness mixed in with lighthearted humour. Enjoyable!👍🏉
Ha, great show guys. Ja/Nee is a great segment. Cheers
Guys did you ever known that Schalk did his milestone in cricket on Newlands a game between Stormers vs the Cape Cobras 100 top scorer 🏏
This is a very enjoyable rugby ' chat show' Lekker
So great to watch 👏👏👍
This was a lekker one guys, thanks!
Jean de Villiers what a gret lad
"The bloody bulls", man after my own heart
if you did this show 1 day later you'd have the team selection to talk about.
Love the show!
Was chatting with a mate last weekend about how great Skalla is to listen to on TV (or UA-cam). And if you remember the first time he covered punditry on SuperSport, he didn't seem comfortable at all. He's come a hell of a long way.
In Paarl, not all heroes wear capes, some wear slops and golf shirts.
Love the energy
Hey Breakdown take note this is what a rugga show should be..........BRILLIANT!!!!!
Excellent!!!!
"thank you beast!" 😂😂😂❤
De Villiers is a gentleman and a scholar.
Legend of the game.
One is the greats.
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Burger was one of the best too.
An absolute machine that never had a bad game.
He would take on the biggest player all day. Running full speed into them.
I’m a little worried about his head knocks and what that did to his mind.
Hopefully he will have a long life
Respect 🫡 .. great show.
I love the stories and banter.
The opening 2 minutes busting Shimmy’s balls for “being late” sets the tone for this episode and it just keeps going … 16 minutes in and they’re just shooting the shit 🤣, compulsory viewing, nice work lads, love from Perth, Australia 🫡
love this!
Excellent content as always
Great show boys! Love it. Keep it up.
Good show boys
Hope im wrong but these argies are on fire, they get their energy from a a similar source than we do.
Show needs to change to filmed on Tuesdays so they can talk about the team!
Wow great 🇿🇦🌟⭐☀️ great topics and consideration
love this podcast. shoutout!!!1
I love this podcast show .Do u guys ever go to less fortunate schools and identify promising rugby players.
Charlize Theron and Bono. Two worst celebs to ever run into HAHAHA.
Gotta love shimmy
I might have been not the only one to think that Rassie has planted in the Boks mind getting 18 or more Test wins in a row. I would not put it past him. Its a "side" incentive because its on. Having said that, think about the following: Two RWC's. British and Irish Lions. If we beat Argentina (which we should,) then thats another Rugby Championship. Then it's the end of year tour which IS winnable, given the state of the opposition. Then next year, including warm up Tests. Never mind the upcoming full tour series against the AB's. A hard task. But possible. My point is not that we CAN win 18 straight, but that if Rassie and the Bokke , after all they have achieved, then go on to win a third straight RWC, all if which is a beyond belief tough task, then there could be no doubt that this Bok side would be the greatest ever Rugby side in the history of Rugby, and that Rassie will be bigger than Doc Craven. And thats saying something. We better enjoy this ride while it lasts, because I've never seen anything like it in my 55 years of living and dying Bok Rugby. One game at a time, boys. One.
Skalk ask your father when Moaner got both him and George at BoetE against Transvaal. What a punch that was!
Love your banta and stories guys.
We need an African league .grow the talent in and around Africa 😊
I don’t think the Irish teams will go for this. The URC structure is better for us all.
The Irfu will not agree to this without the Italian and South African teams being involved.
Great show, but don't you want to put some ND filters on the windows? take the exterior exposure down by a couple of stops and you'd improve the pictures 100%
Shimi and wearing his grey jeans in this show🤞🏼
Best 😅 rugby show
Afrikaburn Boks Office special 😄
You must do SACS soon
Nice chat boys. I watch it and the wife’s wondering why. 😂 loved it . 😜 She’s English and I’m a sout piel. That’s why ❤
I remember a guy by the name of Less Kiss that helped out Alan Solomon at the Stormers
Isn't he in Australia?
Could've mentioned the Currie Cup Semi Finals 😢
Interesting from Schalk given Snyman hasn't tried a leg with Munster
When you recording at SACS ?
What about a challenge? Sober October? For you guys.
If the Irish move to a UK type competition, then maybe we should rebuild the Currie Cup again, open it up to all 14 unions, and then the top teams qualify for the Champions Cup. But our lower teams will need a lot of funding.
Good rugby player
Currie Cup is no longer premier rugby in SA. Second division rugby.
I think its great tbh, good developmental comp to blood new players while mixing in some experienced veterans to guide them, then URC as the next level to blood new boks. The French have 3 very strong divisions in their club rugby, the fan interest they generate and overall health of French rugby is what has made them so competitive internationally. If SA can continue under the structures we've built over the last 5-10 years, we'll be in a very good space for a very long time.
Do a BO at Camps Bay.... they play kak rugby, but you can't beat the view of the beach over the field (which explains why they excel at surfing but not ball sports... or those ball sports).
J dV was “too shy” lol 😜
That's why SA wins the most world cups of any nation. Our players put their country 1st before any club...they are 100% committed to their nation than to any club. In France it's the other way around...which is why they have zero world cups and have won the 6 nations only once in over a decade.
With the talent coming through from Currie Cup why don't we send the top 3 or4 teams to the Super Rugby
I remember that game. Not sure why Jean pushed him.
Super cool episode! Let us know what you make of the RugbyHubs latest Preview? 🏉
Jeepers, you guys went on drinking and we the fools wondered why u lost so often! Wile we were shouting our lungs out
Is anybody going to have those beers?
is there a clip of when JD "saved the guys life"
Also borges what a player... key for the 2007 world cup puma run for 3rd place.
Didn't the premiership want the URC teams except SA and Italy (that will include Scotland and Wales)?
They did. A case of wait and see for us.
I feel like I'm going out of my mind. Were they talking about at 8:49??
Drew Brees
@@JoburgJoller-e9o Thank you.
Yacht down at the waterfront 😂😂😂😂😂
This is the most un south African thing ever - the beers are completely untouched, but the water bottles get a work out LOL. Seriously, love the show
"I don't have any data" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Has Shimmie put on weight? He's looking well fed😋
This was after the man walked 200km hey 😅
Schalk het jul by tented kamp gebly? Volgende keer moet jul Draai maak by Cederberg Oasis in die Cederberge. Dis ons familie plek en cater omtrent net vir adventure bikers
steaady now guys, too much credit for SA. they need to deliver for a consistent period before we can say they are ahead of the pack
Ps click bait isn't cool
Guys, can we please stop talking kak? Siya signed a deal with Racing and told them that he’s done with the Boks after 2023 and that he will give them his 100% attention. Then Rassie called him and said - let’s go for 3 in a row, and suddenly he was missing a bunch of Racing games to play in the international window and understandably the relationship fell apart. Now we hear all this kak about “oh my kids missed home”. Don’t hide behind your kids. Own it and say. I thought I was done. I wasn’t. I fucked up. I’m sorry. Period.
I hope you’re speaking from experience where you’ve moved to a new country, new language with school aged children. With no family or network to rely on and with 2 parents who work on multiple things. Then have had your boss call you out publicly about a lack of performance and your physique. Also, I hope you’ve never gone to a job received another offer a year later and moved. It’s just ridiculous, this criticism. I’m telling you now, those reasons he’s given will have merit. I have no doubt playing for the Springboks is the major one but he’s been nothing less than diplomatic. Because that’s what you do as a professional. I’ll tell you what else, one day when he looks back he won’t regret playing more for his country. He can’t do both and he’s made a choice. As humans we change our minds some times. We’ve all done it. Players aren’t robots.
@@lf4416 immigrated to the United States alone at the age of 16. Get fuckin rekt.
@@sniperdps so not with children to worry about then?
Looking forward to see you at AfrikaBurn 2025
If that Argentinian player had died, would that yellow card have been upgraded to a red? Maybe we should ask Nigel Owens.
Sorry guys I can't agree with the Top 14 and Premiership not having to care about international rugby. Test Rugby is the top level of the game. If players are called up for international duty in a window clubs must release them or face sanctions. We are never going to see Rugby grow if we're walking on Egg shells around the French.
Its insane how France is allowed to make a mockery of June tests by always sending a 2nd or 3rd string team around the world
Great comment.
Agree wholeheartedly with this. Other nations should refuse to play France in November tests if they carry on like this. Let’s see how they like it when they lose money from not hosting lucrative homes games vs NZ, SA etc
Hi Guys. Why, can't I watch chasing the sun 2 op rugbypass in SA?
Most likely because Super Sport has the rights to it. VPN to the UK or similar
Only episode one of season 2 is available.
It was only available free for one day unfortunately, Friday the 13th last week. It's now back behind the RugbyPass paywall.
@@Mad_Intellect I live in the UK and it’s 100% all available and free on the RugbyPass app
@@Mad_IntellectI live in the UK and it’s 100% all available and free on RugbyPass TV
Siya can start on his political role aswell
Sorry Jean
Why are you nor touching the beers at all???? They are going flat!
Schalk Burger was tripping on shrooms
Why is Shimmi always interrupting these two while they are speaking? Quite rude and irritating, struggle to follow the conversation.
Midway through Jean saying something he just starts talking?
No man...