Big respect for Dan Coles. Not the flashiest of players, but what a rugby brain. Youngsy as well. We probably have him pegged off wrong in SA as someone arrogant, but his a top oke. Lovely podcast. You've gained a new fan.
You can see from this podcast the immense rugby knowledge these pro rugby players have. I feel privileged we live in the age of the podcast as we wouldn't normally get such direct access to the players unpacking the game in such a conversational and organic way. hearing Pollard speak shows why this guy is such a consistent decision maker and magician at controlling a game great podcast gents. Subscribed
THANK YOU for having Pollard on your show, my favourite player, been so down these last few weeks as our supporters have forgotten how Incredible this guy is ❤ subscribed
Pollard is the only Springbok backline player who doesn't have a question mark next to his name. His track record speaks for itself : 1. RWC 2015 - highest points scorer. 2. RWC 2019 Final : scores 20 points. 3. RWC 2023 Final : scores all 12 points. All of the above, achieved by the age of 29. The man is a Legend.
South Africans don't usually want to fight hard - they need a reason to be aggressive. A justification. That's why you never play dirty against the Boks. If they start getting upset they will bring hell and 150% effort.
As a Welshman, I really enjoyed listening to this brilliant podcast this evening. I have to say I have huge respect for Steve Borthwick and England. I thought they were by far the best technical and tactical team in the last World Cup, incredible defence and solid set piece. They peaked perfectly for Argentina playing the warm up games heavy legged. I think Borthwick and England were so clever in the semi final and had the perfect game plan against the boks for 70mins , literally giving them nothing to physically hit and box kick contestables right by the touch line which really frustrated them. I simply couldn’t understand the criticism they were getting because they weren’t winning by playing razzle dazzle rugby, come on now they had six months to prepare!! I actually don’t think there that far off the Boks or Ireland. Brilliant pod ! 👌
So what you are saying is...they were playing old springbok rugby that was heavily criticised in England for years.... Especially by Sir Clive... Every time someone gave him a news article or a 🎤
@@eugeneduplessis140yep and I completely agree with you. In 2019 boks and wales played very similar to how England played in 2023. I enjoy the tactical side of it as well
@@eugeneduplessis140 very close game but I always felt the springboks were in control. I feel the 2015 QF was a better chance for us. Love watching the boks !
and now throw Tony Brown into the mix....Boks are going to be a different beast with their attacking game over the next few years...slow poison and a backline willing and able to to have crack. Scary thought.
Would be awesome if you guys can get a conversation with one the springbok players from the 2016/17 era. Would love to hear some of their stories about the dressing room and feelings during those big losses and if they thought it would get better and now the difference with Rassie being there
Thanks for having “The man who never misses” on your show he’s a legend!! He impressed me during the England match in the World Cup he stepped up as a leader and that scar under his eye is proof of the awesome legacy he is gonna leave behind. Lol also he is totally “South Africas boyfriend” lol but congrats to him and his wife on their baby 💚
I personal have a lot of respect for England they rather lose a good fight than not to fight it at all so I believe they have right to be respected to the extent’ than Ireland labelling themselves the best team in the world with no record of rwc never make it to final of semi so dementia comes all sorts of kind.😂😂😂😂
Great podcast - congrats. Is this a Leicester show? I look forward to seeing you guys challenging for the premiership in a few weeks. Hope Polly comes back from Arg with a championship medal and no injuries 😀
The Springboks only need to focus on playing their best rugby from the kick-off for the full 80 minutes. The Boks have enough to dominate and win comfortably.
It took me way longer than it should’ve to recognize the hosts were like, ONLY some of the worlds best rugby players… played in a wc semi a JUST under a year ago and I’m listening away thinking “I wonder who’s hosting or what’s the show this is on? I look and I’m embarrassed to say, I knew I knew both faces but I couldn’t place where from. I just went to bed immediately after that England semifinal… What lovely guys though. Last year, to me for the time around the semi they were just “big Dan coles and that bloody youngs” sorry not sorry I’m just a fan and that’s how it goes when the final is so close. I was spouting out vitriol aggressively the last time I saw these two, but that game was really not a fun watch, I think I just wiped it from memory….feel a bit shitty now... In fairness to me though, I don’t think too much about the English rugby team outside of test matches. Just btw this content is EXACTLY what’s interesting to fans who wonder what it must be like. I mean, I was captivated. I watch football and the personality around the game has gone. Interviews and podcasts are all the same questions and answers. I loved hearing how strange that congratulations/commiserations moment was. That’s what normal fans are interested in hearing about. Right there, the stuff that we can genuinely only imagine. Polly, you the man. Youngsy. Coles. nice one boys. Oh ok Yeah I also listened to the Martin Johnson pod, also wicked. Also never actually looked a the screen, but I never missed a word. Yeah man this podcast, I’m here for it. Appreciated kindly
There's always one knobhead ...congrats you have won the prize ....leave them to chat ...go watch John kirwan and Jeff wilson they are grumpy bastards much like yourself ..
Handre is such a fantastic ambassador for South Africa! I really enjoyed this show! Thank you 🙏
Big respect for Dan Coles. Not the flashiest of players, but what a rugby brain. Youngsy as well. We probably have him pegged off wrong in SA as someone arrogant, but his a top oke. Lovely podcast. You've gained a new fan.
Hes a solid Norfolk lad
@@SupermezzmanSo much respect for Dan. He is a great reflection of Norfolk people... And I don't even know where that is. 😂
@@khayakoko2331 Ben is from Norfolk
@@Supermezzman Either way, this podcast is testament to the people of that place. Brilliant.
Pollard you legend 🇿🇦
You can see from this podcast the immense rugby knowledge these pro rugby players have. I feel privileged we live in the age of the podcast as we wouldn't normally get such direct access to the players unpacking the game in such a conversational and organic way.
hearing Pollard speak shows why this guy is such a consistent decision maker and magician at controlling a game
great podcast gents. Subscribed
Pollard such a humble guy... 🎉🎉Great player + kicker ☑️💯🇿🇦❤️🏈
Damn, just discovered this podcast. Instant sub. Love the banter and passion for rugby here
Me too, really enjoyed the quality …
Great chat Guys, thanks!
I don’t think Handre gets enough credit for how pivotal he’s been in both the Boks World Cup wins.
Dan Cole is such a lovely bloke.
This Boeta has Ice in his veins ❄
Pieppie ys blokke
Handre sounds so mature. The man is a general
Fok I love you, Polly!!!! Dankie!! 🤝🇿🇦
THANK YOU for having Pollard on your show, my favourite player, been so down these last few weeks as our supporters have forgotten how Incredible this guy is ❤ subscribed
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Wow! Great podcast & amazing insight into the highest level of rugby from the best. Respect to Ben & Dan, and our general Pollard.
End of year against England will be epic
Can't wait!
Boks by 10
South Africa love you Pollard ❤❤❤🎉🎉🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
Pollard is the only Springbok backline player who doesn't have a question mark next to his name. His track record speaks for itself : 1. RWC 2015 - highest points scorer. 2. RWC 2019 Final : scores 20 points. 3. RWC 2023 Final : scores all 12 points. All of the above, achieved by the age of 29. The man is a Legend.
South Africans don't usually want to fight hard - they need a reason to be aggressive. A justification. That's why you never play dirty against the Boks. If they start getting upset they will bring hell and 150% effort.
Saffa here. Brilliant show! Subscribed. Please keep the format of in-depth, honest, but casual conversation. Nice gents!
As a Welshman, I really enjoyed listening to this brilliant podcast this evening. I have to say I have huge respect for Steve Borthwick and England. I thought they were by far the best technical and tactical team in the last World Cup, incredible defence and solid set piece. They peaked perfectly for Argentina playing the warm up games heavy legged. I think Borthwick and England were so clever in the semi final and had the perfect game plan against the boks for 70mins , literally giving them nothing to physically hit and box kick contestables right by the touch line which really frustrated them. I simply couldn’t understand the criticism they were getting because they weren’t winning by playing razzle dazzle rugby, come on now they had six months to prepare!! I actually don’t think there that far off the Boks or Ireland. Brilliant pod ! 👌
So what you are saying is...they were playing old springbok rugby that was heavily criticised in England for years.... Especially by Sir Clive... Every time someone gave him a news article or a 🎤
@@eugeneduplessis140yep and I completely agree with you. In 2019 boks and wales played very similar to how England played in 2023. I enjoy the tactical side of it as well
@@danieSt yup... You almost best us in 2019 rwc
@@eugeneduplessis140 very close game but I always felt the springboks were in control. I feel the 2015 QF was a better chance for us. Love watching the boks !
With him in your team no doubts he is winning material ❤❤❤
Just glad he's now our teammate 😅
What a classy human being. Polly. Respect from a regular Saffa in the UK. You make me so proud of the Boks,
and now throw Tony Brown into the mix....Boks are going to be a different beast with their attacking game over the next few years...slow poison and a backline willing and able to to have crack. Scary thought.
Wow this is gold!!! Thanks !
This is fantastic! Instant subscribe🇿🇦
Would be awesome if you guys can get a conversation with one the springbok players from the 2016/17 era. Would love to hear some of their stories about the dressing room and feelings during those big losses and if they thought it would get better and now the difference with Rassie being there
Great guy thanks for being so humble you won the world cup for us twice ❤❤
Excellent interview! Couldn't watch the game but remember getting home just in time to see THAT kick sailing over between the posts.
That was a great talk. Good to see the deeper delve into the emotions of club teammates who take on each other in a World Cup semi final.
Excellent discussion...very balanced and it speaks of your deep knowledge of the game at that stratosphere level....
Thank you
Wow, you really never see Pollard on podcasts. Great chat
This is a good chat.
It was so relaxed and informative
Amazing interview.
The best thing about rugby is the friendly rivalry you don’t see this on any other sport
Thanks for having “The man who never misses” on your show he’s a legend!! He impressed me during the England match in the World Cup he stepped up as a leader and that scar under his eye is proof of the awesome legacy he is gonna leave behind.
Lol also he is totally “South Africas boyfriend” lol but congrats to him and his wife on their baby 💚
51:40 Lenny, I do remember you slotting a penalty kick from halfway against South Africa at WR in 2009. I think you've still got it. 😂
I personal have a lot of respect for England they rather lose a good fight than not to fight it at all so I believe they have right to be respected to the extent’ than Ireland labelling themselves the best team in the world with no record of rwc never make it to final of semi so dementia comes all sorts of kind.😂😂😂😂
Bokke!! 🇿🇦 Great show, thank you!
If “it” was left to Libbok to win the WC with kicking - Springboks would not be holding the WC right now! Thank you Handre -
Great podcast - congrats. Is this a Leicester show? I look forward to seeing you guys challenging for the premiership in a few weeks. Hope Polly comes back from Arg with a championship medal and no injuries 😀
Excellent interview 👌
My liver won't survive another Worldcup with Rassie!
Great podcast!
Ben Youngs just looks like such a laugh 👌🏾😂 great podcast lads!
The ice man
🥶
Great pod cast , the mutual respect is take away , those are the building blocks that need to be laid in all walks of life
The Springboks only need to focus on playing their best rugby from the kick-off for the full 80 minutes. The Boks have enough to dominate and win comfortably.
I loved this interview @ Ben Youngs 51:51 - 53:10
Which is better?
Almost hit or miss?
very nice chat, it was certainly close 🇿🇦
Great chat.
Get some new chairs, Ben is struggling to hold on to that one
Great rugby conversation guys. Enjoy the emotionsl level setting chat. Thanks.
Entertaining show guys, well done 🇿🇦...next Owen Farrell please.
A popper prop protecting a 9. Classic. Shot at goal. Enjoy boys.
3 X WC Winner
U20 too
It took me way longer than it should’ve to recognize the hosts were like, ONLY some of the worlds best rugby players… played in a wc semi a JUST under a year ago and I’m listening away thinking “I wonder who’s hosting or what’s the show this is on? I look and I’m embarrassed to say, I knew I knew both faces but I couldn’t place where from.
I just went to bed immediately after that England semifinal…
What lovely guys though. Last year, to me for the time around the semi they were just “big Dan coles and that bloody youngs” sorry not sorry I’m just a fan and that’s how it goes when the final is so close. I was spouting out vitriol aggressively the last time I saw these two, but that game was really not a fun watch, I think I just wiped it from
memory….feel a bit shitty now... In fairness to me though, I don’t think too much about the English rugby team outside of test matches.
Just btw this content is EXACTLY what’s interesting to fans who wonder what it must be like. I mean, I was captivated.
I watch football and the personality around the game has gone. Interviews and podcasts are all the same questions and answers.
I loved hearing how strange that congratulations/commiserations moment was. That’s what normal fans are interested in hearing about. Right there, the stuff that we can genuinely only imagine.
Polly, you the man.
Youngsy. Coles. nice one boys.
Oh ok Yeah I also listened to the Martin Johnson pod, also wicked. Also never actually looked a the screen, but I never missed a word.
Yeah man this podcast, I’m here for it. Appreciated kindly
💯
We were lucky.
You don't beat France, England and NZ consecutively by luck
YSTER
I must say England presenters and supporters sound so very humble. SA surport can learn from this!
Agree, but difficult if your team keeps winning difficult to keep presenters and us supporters grounded - WC champs !!!
Dan "as I say" Cole
By being jammy 😂.
These presenters need to relax. Everything is soooo scripted, the bald guy is definitly not made for podcasts
I do think you talk nonsense, the bald guy is very knowledgeable and play his part very well. Have a great day.
OK then, he's Dan.We know him well🇿🇦he' a cool guy. Dan's been around a while. It's weird you don't know who Dan is.
There's always one knobhead ...congrats you have won the prize ....leave them to chat ...go watch John kirwan and Jeff wilson they are grumpy bastards much like yourself ..
Marler: is that you?