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For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa

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Springboks
All Blacks
Rugby
Stormers
South Africa
Bulls
URC
Nations Championship
Rugby World Cup 2023
Investec Champions Cup
Rassie Erasmus
Womens Rugby
England Rugby
New Zealand
Malcolm Marx
Sharks
Lions
Paul Roos
World Cup
Argentina

Double Rugby World Cup winning Springboks Trevor Nyakane and Steven Kitshoff love rugby. Their new podcast will tell you what it's like to play for Rassie Erasmus, play with Siya Kolisi and how the Bokke beat every other country in the world. South African fan? You're in the right place. Get stuck into the comments, and get ready for deep dives on Rassie tactics and Bok scrum dominance. Amabhokobh... more

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Latest Episodes

Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane preview the Springboks against France in Paris on Friday night. How many extra gears will the South Africa need? Does their hammering of Italy mean anything? And can Morné van den Berg outplay the great Antoine Dupo... more

The Nations Championship returns this weekend and Steven Kitshoff has called in the podcasting version of the Bomb Squad as England legend Ben Youngs and host of Aotearoa Rugby Pod, Ross Kyle, join For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa.

With each host... more

The Springbok squad are all slowly coming home? With Kwagga Smith confirmed to be joining the Bulls, is Malcolm Marx next up? And will he land at the Sharks, Stormers or Bulls?

Plus Steven Kitshoff and Trevor Nyakane review another great week of URC... more

Cheslin Kolbe is one of the best players in the history of our sport, and as he releases his new book, he speaks to Steven Kitshoff about his life.

He grew up in Kraaifontein, where gunshots and violence were part of everyday life, and saw talented ... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Youngs
England's most-capped player and rugby podcast host
England
Episode: Why Springboks & All Blacks Shouldn't Underestimate Northern Hemisphere | Nations Championship
Ross Kyle
Host of Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Aotearoa Rugby Pod
Episode: Why Springboks & All Blacks Shouldn't Underestimate Northern Hemisphere | Nations Championship
Cheslin Kolbe
South African rugby player and three-time Rugby World Cup winner
Springboks
Episode: Cheslin Kolbe: From Gangland Violence To 3-Time World Cup Winner?
Ruan Ackermann
Stormers rugby player and former Gloucester player
Stormers
Episode: Can A South African Team Win The Champions Cup?
Nizaam Carr
Bulls rugby player and former Wasps player
Bulls
Episode: Can A South African Team Win The Champions Cup?
Francke Horn
Lions rugby player
Lions
Episode: Can A South African Team Win The Champions Cup?
Trevor Nyakane
Stormers prop and famous Springbok contributor
Stormers/Springboks
Episode: Stormers Beat The Sharks in Battle of the Boks & Raging Against More New Rules
Steven Kitshoff
Stormers hooker and Springbok stalwart
Stormers/Springboks
Episode: Stormers Beat The Sharks in Battle of the Boks & Raging Against More New Rules
Ruhan Nel
Stormers captain, guest on the show
Stormers
Episode: What Happens When The Springboks Lose | Australia v South Africa Inquest

Hosts

Trevor Nyakane
Host of the show; Springbok rugby player with leadership insight and frontline perspective
Steven Kitshoff
Co-host; Springbok rugby player known for leadership and pack dynamics analysis
Ross Karl
Guest-turned-host in several episodes; rugby analyst with focus on tactics and match previews

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • Best SA pod out there!

    I love For The Love Of Rugby, so the South African expansion has been a brilliant addition. To now have Dan Carter on is just fantastic.

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    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Strong South African rugby perspective with cross-border insights.
Dynamic banter and approachable hosts keep complex topics engaging.
Guests consistently bring high-level rugby insight and tactical breakdowns.

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Apple Podcasts
#19
United States/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#27
Canada/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#29
United Kingdom/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#11
Germany/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#25
France/Sports/Rugby
Apple Podcasts
#34
Australia/Sports/Rugby

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Why Springboks & All Blacks Shouldn't Underestimate Northern Hemisphere | Nations Championship
Q: What's the biggest shift you've seen in terms of Dave Rennie to Razor?
Ross Kyle says Rennie has brought greater transparency and clarity, communicating a clear plan built around New Zealand's rugby identity, playing fast and wide, and using kicking strategically.
Why Springboks & All Blacks Shouldn't Underestimate Northern Hemisphere | Nations Championship
Q: With Italy, then France, Ireland, and then the final, could Rassie see this as a last 16, quarter-final, semi-final rehearsal 12 months out?
Steven Kitshoff says the sequence can be valuable World Cup preparation. South Africa may test combinations against Italy, then approach each remaining match as a final while giving younger players opportunities.
Can A South African Team Win The Champions Cup?
Q: Has your faith and rugby ever sort of, has it been difficult to manage at all?
Carr says he initially held back from discussing his needs but became more open about prayer, halal food and Ramadan, and found teammates and the club supportive.
Can A South African Team Win The Champions Cup?
Q: When you set out the sort of goals in the preseason, is Europe a big focus, or is it more the URC and that competition?
Ackermann says the Stormers want to go as deep as possible in Europe, and that the squad, new signings and coaching vision are focused on competing for the tournament.
Cheslin Kolbe: From Gangland Violence To 3-Time World Cup Winner?
Q: How is the jaw feeling, and what's the timeline looking like before we can expect Cheslin Kolbe back on the field?
Kolbe describes pain, swelling and the difficulty of eating during recovery from his second broken jaw. He does not give a return date, and says he is focusing on recovery before getting back on the field.

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Two former Springboks host a rugby-focused conversation that blends on-field analysis with personal insight, spotlighting leadership, squad depth, and tactical battles across major Southern Hemisphere rivalries. Episodes frequently explore Rassie Erasmus-era strategies, Bok scrum dominance, and domestic URC storylines, while maintaining lively banter and real-world sponsor integrations. The show stands out for its South African rugby flavor, clear expertise from current pros, and a willingness to connect global media narrative with local fan culture, making it appealing to rugby-minded listeners and industry watchers alike.

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1. Ben Youngs
2. Ross Kyle
3. Cheslin Kolbe
4. Ruan Ackermann
5. Nizaam Carr
6. Francke Horn
7. Trevor Nyakane
8. Steven Kitshoff

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