Boks Unpacked is your all-access pass into the heart of Springbok rugby. Hosted by passionate insiders and former pros, this dynamic show takes fans beyond the highlights and scoreboards, unpacking every scrum, tackle, and strategic play with insight you won’t hear anywhere else. From pre-match analysis to behind-the-scenes stories, Boks Unpacked celebrates the green-and-gold legacy while keeping you up to date on every high-stakes moment of the season. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or new to the Bok family, this is the show that puts you in the front row.The Verdict is where rugby’s biggest talking points meet uncompromising debate. Each episode cuts through the noise, delivering sharp opinions, fearless analysis, and a final say on the most controversial calls in the game. With expert hosts who aren’t afraid to challenge the narrative, The Verdict keeps fans engaged, informed, and ready to weigh in themselves. If you want the inside track on the decisions, tactics, and drama shaping South African rugby, this is the show that tells it straight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
Springboks Take Control as All Blacks’ Biggest Weakness Is Exposed: The Verdict
The Springboks have taken control of the series after another huge victory over the All Blacks, but how did they manage to win a game in which New Zealand enjoyed more possession, more carries and more line breaks?Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and the team break down the key moments that decided the Test, from the Boks’ brutal scrum and maul dominance to Rassie Erasmus’ perfectly timed substitutions and the All Blacks’ growing set-piece problem. They also head back into Controversy Corner to dissect the biggest refereeing flashpoints from another fiercely contested encounter.Plus, with one final Test still to come in Baltimore, the guys ask what is really at stake for the Springboks, whether New Zealand can find an answer to South Africa’s greatest weapon, and what it would mean for this Bok side to finish the series 3-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
3 Sept 2026
ULTIMATE 3RD TEST PREVIEW: What Surprises Does Rassie Have in Store & Can the All Blacks Hit Back?
The Greatest Rivalry is perfectly poised at 1–1 as the Springboks and All Blacks head to the Calabash for a huge third Test in Soweto. Schalk Burger and Jean de Villiers join the Boks Unpacked team to look ahead to what many are calling the true series decider, and discuss exactly what awaits the two sides at one of South African rugby’s great venues.The boys get stuck into all the controversy from the build-up: Rassie Erasmus’ late team switch, whether rugby’s team-sheet rules need to change, and Dave Rennie’s claims about the Springbok scrum “walking around” — mind games or a genuine technical concern? They also break down where Saturday’s Test could be won and lost, from the aerial battle and backfield defence at altitude to why the Boks may need to go out with the ambition of scoring 40 points.Plus, Schalk and Jean revisit their own memories of playing the All Blacks at FNB Stadium, debate the future of proper old-school Test tours, reveal some of the toughest opponents they ever faced and, inevitably, share a few stories from the nights out that followed some of rugby’s biggest battles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
29 Aug 2026
Boks v All Blacks 2nd Test Preview: Will Rassie’s Big Selection Gamble Pay Off?
After the All Blacks shocked South Africa at Ellis Park, the panel is back to preview the next Test in Cape Town. They discuss what needs to change, whether the South African side should be more ambitious in attack, the importance of converting 22-metre entries, and how the conditions could influence the game.The panel also breaks down the All Blacks’ selection, the scrum battle, the return of Siya Kolisi, Ox Nche's 50th Test, Pieter-Steph du Toit’s 100th Test, and whether the previous result was as convincing as the scoreline suggested. Plus, they reveal their predictions for the weekend and discuss the players they expect to make the biggest impact.Proudly brought to you by: @WeBuyCars | @BetwaySouthAfrica | @officialcastlelager | @coca-colasouthafrica | @supersport Watch more Boks Unpacked Episodes by clicking on the playlist here: • Boks Unpacked (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqurig0rnos_f2SJ5V4-sPu6ah4n-ND1F)Watch more The Verdict Episodes by clicking on the playlist here: • The Verdict (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqurig0rnos-I9TtmoXbDs6etImE7IlXj) Never miss a new episode - subscribe here: 👉 / @the-verdict-channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfBN3pSEOQfu5qBPsLUq1vw) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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