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RugbyBits

RugbyBits focuses on the Springboks, the United Rugby Championships and #SaffasAbroad, while also looking at the big news and results all over the rugby world. The podcast is co-hosted by Jared Wright, Kuhle Sonsiki, Shaun Lilford and Thala Msutu. Visit our webiste at rugbybits.com

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All Episodes

50:22

Springbok Squad Reaction

RugbyBits ·

2024/08/27

Kooks, Thala and Shaun give their thoughts on Rassie Erasmus' Springboks squad he named for the opening All Black test in Johannesburg.We go through the surprise calls, who will drop out if Eben Etzebeth is passed fit and take a look at the David Nucifora and Felix Jones news.

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01:07:03

Springbok squad reaction, Leon MacDonald leaves the...

RugbyBits ·

2024/08/22

Kooks, Shaun and Thala break down the Springbok squad selected for the home double against the All Blacks.We discuss whether how match sharp Jaden Hendrikse has looked since coming back to play for the Sharks. We discuss if Steven Kitshoff has to win his place in the 23 back from Gerhard Steenkamp and whether Elrigh Louw has done enough or will Jasper Wiese come straight back into the Bok 23. We discuss why Nico Janse van Rensburg was recalled after being out of the picture for 3 years. We even try

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01:24:15

PSDT GOAT, Nic White antics and ruthless All Blacks

RugbyBits ·

2024/08/19

Shaun and Thala review week 2 of the Rugby Championship.We start with the Springboks’ bonus point victory over Australia. We discuss what we learned and saw from the second stringers, the impressive and error free performance of Aphelele Fassi, the workhorse performance from Ruan Nortje and why Jan-Hendrik Wessels reminds Thala of Pierre Spies. Shaun raves about the calmness of Lukhanyo Am, and whether Pieter-Steph du Toit might be the best blindside flank ever. Looking at the other Rugby

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36:44

Rugby Championship Week 2 Preview

RugbyBits ·

2024/08/15

Shaun and Thala preview Week 2 of the Rugby Championship by looking forward on Australia hosting South Africa and Argentina looking for their 2nd win in two weeks in New Zealand. We first look at the experience bought in by Joe Schmidt with the selections of Nic White and Marika Koroibete. We discuss how Angus Bell can change fortunes at the scrum and we look at how Australia could test Lukhanyo Am defending at 12. For the All Blacks we try to figure out what Scott Robertson is doing with these

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01:46:12

Wallaby and All Black annihilation and a look at Bok 23

RugbyBits ·

2024/08/13

Thala, Kooks and Shaun go over the Springbok performance in Australia as the South African's equalled a record held since 1993. We look at star performers, unpack how poor the Wallabies are, check if John Kirwan has stopped spinning and gasp at the huge changes made by Rassie. Before we end we look into Cheslin Arendse and have some fun combing players into the Universal Soldier

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01:09:48

89 RugbyBits Combo's

RugbyBits ·

2024/08/06

We are joined by Brett and Harry from the 89 Combo as we look ahead to the opening Rugby Championship clash against Australia in Australia.We look at the Springbok match day 23 and where the Wallabies will look to target and counter act the Springbok strength's

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01:16:38

The Antoine Dupont GOAT debate and why Heyneke Meyer...

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/29

Kooks and Thala wade into the Antoine Dupont goat debate dominating social media after France won the gold in the Olympic Sevens.Join us as we try to have a balanced discussion about what do we look for in the GOAT debate, why Dupont stands out, his impact on the Sevens and why both sides of the debate need to calm down. We also warn South African fans that this alliance with New Zealand on this debate may come back to bite us! We then give our flowers to Fiji as they finally lose an Olympics

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01:07:58

Springbok TRC Squad Reaction

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/24

Thala, Kooks and Shaun unpack the Springbok squad that was announced earlier this week.We look at surprise inclusions, surprise omissions and each pick the one player we want to see play in one or both of the tests vs the Wallabies

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01:58:55

Dixon dominates Portugal, Sacha v Libbok and the...

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/22

Kooks, Shaun and Thala look back on the weekend’s test matches, focusing on South Africa’s victory over Portugal in Bloemfontein. Shaun as the leader of the Ben Jason Dixon fan club raved about his impressive performance as he filled the big boots of his hyphen brother Pieter-Steph du Toit. We talk about other new Boks that possibly played themselves into the Rugby Championship squad, including Johan Grobelaar and Aphelele Fassi. Kooks reminds us to get excited and to hype up Sacha

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29:35

Springboks v Portugal preview with Francisco Isaac

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/19

Francisco takes us through what to expect from Portugal and explains how this game is on free to air TV in Portugal. The team and fans are looking forward to facing the World Champions.Francisco breaks down the Springbok backs and explains what to expect with Lukhanyo Am and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

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02:20:09

Frawley the hero, Sacha the Industry Plant and the...

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/17

Kooks, Shaun and Thala review the second weekend of July internationals. We start with the Springboks’ first loss of the season as Ireland level the 2-match series in Durban. Shaun discusses how Ireland took control of the game, Ciaran Frawley’s amazing drop goals and how Ireland seemed to figure out how to attack the Springboks.On the Boks side, we investigate whether there is reason to panic for the Springboks, how the Tony Brown inspired attack faltered and we reflect on some positives, like Ox

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46:55

Springboks v Ireland Game 2 Preview

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/11

Kooks and Judge Rugby take a look at the #RSAvIRE squads ahead of their final test.We discuss tactics, the pressure points and who we are most worried about. The Springboks have the upper hand but IrishRugby won't roll over

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01:44:40

Test Season Is Here: Springbok v Ireland Review

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/11

Thala, Kooks and Shaun recap the weekends action as England make the All Blacks sweat, Tom Wright does it all himself and Jesse Kriel beats Ireland with Kolisi and du Toit as wingers

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01:53:45

Battle of the Cranberries

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/05

Kooks and Thala preview the July test window, focusing especially on the epic clash between South Africa and Ireland. We react to the Springboks selection and what the omission of Evan Roos and the selection of Kwagga Smith and Marco van Staden tells us. We discuss what opportunity some Bok rookies like Gerhard Steenkamp and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu have. We debate whether the Boks will play this like a World Cup knockout game or like how they played against Wales in Twickenham. We also look into

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48:16

Ireland preview with Murray Kinsella

RugbyBits ·

2024/07/04

Kooks and Thala talk to Irish journalist for the 42 Murray Kinsella to look at the Ireland side touring South Africa for the test series. We discuss what the opponents are in each country and why there is a lot of back and forth on social media between the two sides. We talk about the possibility of Jamie Osborne starting at fullback and what he possibly brings, why this is a massive test for Craig Casey, what the inclusion of Kwagga Smith means for the Boks and why Luke Pearce will have his work

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01:52:51

Glasgow Win, Edwill Shines and Toxic Boks Debates

RugbyBits ·

2024/06/26

Glasgow win the URC, Edwill shines at Twickenham and make Bok squad debates toxic againKooks, Shaun and Thala look back on a weekend of rugby which included Glasgow’s epic URC final victory in Pretoria over the Bulls. Shaun and Kooks share what happened in their weekend together watching the final at Loftus (which left Shaun worse for wear). We then break down the URC Final, how Glasgow stuck to their plan after falling 13-0 down, their impressive defence and whether the Bulls attack or Bulls

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01:27:27

URC Final and Springboks v Wales preview

RugbyBits ·

2024/06/21

Kooks, Shaun and Thala preview the United Rugby Championship Final between Bulls and Glasgow. The lads look at what to expect from the two teams, Thala breaks down his theory about what Franco Smith is cooking, we react to the return of Kurt-Lee Arendse and discuss our most important head to head match ups. Then we turn our attention to the Springboks v Wales game. We look at why this might be a big game for Jordan Hendrikse and Aphelele Fassi, we debate the flyhalf pecking order and look at what in

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01:48:54

Hanekom's dominant performance, epic URC, Top 14 and...

RugbyBits ·

2024/06/18

Kooks, Shaun and Thala break down an exciting weekend of club knockout rugby, focusing on the Bulls beating Leinster at Loftus in the URC semifinal.Kooks shares what the atmosphere at Loftus was like at the game and how it was similar to the big knockout Super Rugby games of the past. We rave about Cam Hanekom's superb performance against an all international loose trio and how Johan Goosen and Willie le Roux controlled the game tactically. We discuss how Jake White and the Bulls learned from last

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33:31

The Ultimate Brother's XV

RugbyBits ·

2024/06/13

Kooks and Shaun try and filter through the huge amounts of brother's that have played test rugby and try and fit them into a test XV

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01:57:50

Pollard to Leinster, Springbok chat and URC Semi Final's

RugbyBits ·

2024/06/12

Jared and Kooks share their thoughts on the rugby this past week. Shaun tries to steer the ship as the team navigate through the URC and Premiership.We review the weekends action with a look at the URC Semi Final's. What happened to the Stormers and how many of the Leinster players will be getting their very first Republic of South Africa stamp in their passport. We talk the Springboks, why Leinster need Handre Pollard and much much more

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