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Toby Shapshak
Springboks
Rassie Erasmus
URC
Rugby Championship
South Africa
Siya Kolisi
Six Nations
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
Springbok Rugby
All Blacks
World Rugby
Naas Botha
Rassi Erasmus
Cheslin Colby
Ireland
Siyaya
France
South African Rugby Union
Rugby
Eden Park

Andy Capostagno has been talking and writing about South African rugby for more than three decades. He's been my emotional support person for rugby since I was lucky enough to meet him when I was unexpectedly made the sports editor of the Mail & Guardian newspaper many moons ago. Welcome to Stuff Rugby.

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Rassie Erasmus has named his strongest team for the opening England game of the new Nations Championship, Andy Capostagno tells Toby Shapshak. With an eye to the future, there is plenty of youth in the Bomb Squad. Read more on Stuff.

The Barbarians, coached by Scott Robertson in his first game since being fired as All Blacks coach, gave the Springboks a good run for their money, while u20 stars Riley Norton and Vusi Moyo have been elevated directly into the Boks squad, Andy Capos... more

Lions fullback Quan Horn has been picked at flyhalf in the first Springbok team of the year – against the Barbarians. It’s classic Rassie Erasmus Andy Capostagno tells Toby Shapshak. Meanwhile, the South Africa A against Zimbabwe blends a mix of yout... more

With two matches to play on June 20th (Springboks against the Barbarians and SA A against Zimbabwe), Rassie Erasmus has named a 51-player squad for both games, Andy Capostagno tells Toby Shapshak. Read more on Stuff.

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Naas Botha
Legendary South African rugby player and coach; described in the episode as joining the US coaching scene
Various (USA rugby clubs)
Episode: Kolbe’s back home and Naas is coaching in America
Toby Shapshak
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Tech journalist, editor
Episode: Is Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu the next best thing since sliced-bread? #StuffRugby

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Andy Capostagno
Host of Stuff Rugby; rugby commentator and writer with three decades of SA rugby coverage.
Toby Shapshak
Co-host; introduces and guides conversations, with a tech journalism perspective that adds analytical and narrative depth.

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#31
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#45
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A rugby-focused show featuring seasoned hosts who bring warmth, humor, and deep familiarity with South African and international rugby. Episodes consistently center on team form, player careers, coaching decisions, and the evolving rugby ecosystem across domestic and global contexts. The conversation blends tactical analysis with storytelling and personal anecdotes, often anchored by long-running rugby culture and national pride. Notable strengths include strong host chemistry, insightful comparisons across eras, and timely commentary on selections, calendars, and the sport's commercial dynamics. The program appears especially valuable for listeners who want nuanced, opinionated takes on rugby politics, player development, and the sport's b... more

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