Boks Unpacked x The Verdict

In this episode of Boks Unpacked, the panel breaks down a massive weekend of South African rugby — from URC inconsistency to bold Springbok selection calls ahead of the England Test at Ellis Park.We dive into:The biggest issues facing SA teams in the URCWhy the Sharks are underperforming despite their squadThe Bulls’ inconsistency problemLions and Stormers performancesAnd a full Springbok XV selection debate 🔥Do you agree with this Springbok XV? Drop your team below!Watch more Boks Unpacked Episodes by clicking on the playlist here:    • Boks Unpacked  Watch more The Verdict Episodes by clicking on the playlist here:    • The Verdict  Never miss a new episode - subscribe here 👉    / @the-verdict-channel   Proudly brought to you by:‪‪‪@WeBuyCars‬ |‪ ‪‪@BetwaySouthAfrica‬ | ‪‪‪@officialcastlelager‬ |‪ ‪‪@coca-colasouthafrica‬ | ‪‪‪@supersport‬ #Springboks #SARugby #URC #RugbyAnalysis #BoksUnpacked#SpringbokSquad #RugbyDebate #URC2026 #SharksRugby#BullsRugby #Stormers #LionsRugby #EnglandRugby#RugbyFans #WorldRugby👍 Like & subscribe for weekly rugby breakdowns and analysis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're joined by the star of the Six Nations in Irish centre to discuss his incredible campaign, his heartbreak from the 2023 World Cup, his favourite places to go in Cape Town, prank calling his head coach at Ulster, scrapping with Bundee Aki and much more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we come to you live from Cafe Caprice in Cape Town as we celebrate; the greatest Six Nations Championship in history, Wales' first win in 3 years, France winning the Championship with the final kick of the game, Blitzboks becoming World Champions and much more...... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Can Scotland really beat France and throw the Six Nations into chaos? With the championship finely poised, this could be the weekend that blows the tournament wide open. We break down whether Scotland have the attacking control and composure to challenge a powerful French side, and what it would mean for Ireland, England and the rest of the Six Nations table if France slip up.Beyond the massive Scotland vs France clash, we also dive into the wider rugby landscape. The URC delivered huge drama as the Bulls continue building momentum while serious questions are being asked about the Stormers’ form and consistency. Is there a power shift happening in South African rugby? We analyse the derby fallout, playoff implications, and what it means for the remainder of the season.We also discuss Springbok alignment selections, SA Rugby Award predictions, and the bigger conversation around stability in the game following decisions from World Rugby.Watch more Boks Unpacked Episodes by clicking on the playlist here:    • Boks Unpacked  Watch more The Verdict Episodes by clicking on the playlist here:    • The Verdict  Never miss a new episode - subscribe here 👉    / @the-verdict-channel   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Six Nations is heating up — and so are the debates 🔥In this episode of Box Unpacked, we break down a massive weekend of Six Nations rugby, with Ireland demolishing England, Wales showing real fight, and big questions being asked about the future of international and club rugby.We dive deep into England vs Ireland, analysing where it went wrong for England, what Ireland got right, and whether England are facing a genuine identity crisis. From missed chances in the red zone to selection calls and tactical errors, nothing is off limits.The panel also tackles the Super Rugby vs South Africa debate, reacting to controversial comments about South African teams and explaining why the old Super 12 and Super 14 era was peak rugby. Is less actually more when it comes to elite competitions?Watch more Boks Unpacked Episodes by clicking on the playlist here:    • Boks Unpacked   Watch more The Verdict Episodes by clicking on the playlist here:    • The Verdict  Never miss a new episode - subscribe here 👉    / @the-verdict-channel  This channel brings you The Verdict and Boks Unpacked Springbok greatsJean de Villiers, Schalk Burger, and Hanyani Shimange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Schalk’s back in the chair after missing last week, joining Shimmy and JDV to unpack a dramatic Six Nations weekend. They discuss Scotland shocking England yet again as the championship takes another sharp turn. The Calcutta Cup result leaves England on the back foot and turns their clash with Ireland into a must-win, with pressure building fast.The guys get into why Scotland continue to trouble England, whether Ireland are starting to feel the squeeze, and how open this Six Nations really is. There’s also a close look at France’s growing control, Italy’s steady rise, Wales’ ongoing struggles, and what it all means as the tournament moves into the business end.Without further ado, let’s unpack the box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shimmy, JdV and Robbie Fleck unpack a wild opening weekend of Six Nations rugby, from Scotland’s shock loss in Rome to France overpowering Ireland and England running riot at Twickenham.The guys dive into the big questions: is Gregor Townsend under pressure, are Wales getting worse, can Italy really challenge this year, and how on earth did that French forward pass stand? They also check in on the Junior Springboks, with the next generation starting to make serious noise.Without further ado, let’s unpack the box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new year of rugby is here and there is plenty to unpack. Six Nations on the horizon, the Greatest Rivalry Tour, URC, Champions Cup and a whole lot of banter in between.In this episode, the guys catch up about their summer holiday shenanigans, break down the biggest stories in world rugby, including the shock dismissal of Scott Robertson and preview the opening round of the Six Nations.Without further ado, let’s unpack the box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another historic win in Dublin — and one of the wildest Test matches we’ve seen in years. Ireland finished with five cards, the crowd lost their minds, the TMO was everywhere, and yet the Boks’ power up front completely took over. From Sacha’s magic to Marx’s dominance and the scrum turning the game into a one-way demolition, South Africa ended Ireland’s 13-year home streak with a 24–13 victory that felt bigger than the scoreline.In this episode of The Verdict, Jean, Shimmy and Schalk dive into every moment: the card chaos, the controversial calls, the disallowed tries, the final 10 minutes of madness, and whether this Irish team is genuinely in decline or just in transition. We unpack Rassie’s reaction to the crowd, the Betway predictions drama, the WeBuy Moment of the Week, and the bigger implications heading into Wales. A wild Test deserves a wild analysis — and this one has everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys are back for another episode with plenty to unpack. They break down Franco Mostert’s rescinded red card and what the whole situation means for the Bok camp. Looking ahead to a massive SA vs Ireland clash, they dig into the key match-ups and where the game could be won, and round things off with a look at the other fixtures on the rugby calendar this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Shimmy rejoins the guys after his travels and Schalk is back from a quick trip to France. They break down the off-field highlights from their time abroad, reflect on the Springboks’ dominant performance against the French, and look ahead to this weekend’s clash with Italy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boks have done it again - 14 men, no problem! In this week’s episode of The Verdict, Jean de Villiers is joined by Robbie Fleck and Rito Hlungwani to unpack South Africa’s incredible 32–17 victory over the reigning European champions, France, in Paris. From Lood de Jager’s red card drama to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s breakout performance, the team breaks down every key moment of this heavyweight showdown.The trio also revisit last week’s Betway predictions - and reveal how the bold calls paid off (or didn’t). With Jean’s confident 8–15 point win prediction proving spot on, the leaderboard has shifted once again, shaking up the standings in style! They also dissect Rassie Erasmus’ tactical brilliance, the Boks’ set-piece dominance, and the incredible impact of the Bomb Squad, before looking ahead to the Italy clash and rounding up the biggest rugby headlines from across the weekend. Plus, the guys reveal their WeBuyMoment of the Week — the play that defined the round. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jean and Schalk are joined by Springbok legend, Toulon captain, and Hall of Famer Joe van Niekerk. They unpack one of the Boks’ biggest Tests of the year against France, look back on Joe’s playing days, and dive into his inspiring story of change and perspective after rugby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a way to kick things off! The Springboks announced their Autumn Nations Series campaign in style with a 61-7 demolition of Japan at Wembley. Jean de Villiers is joined by Robbie Fleck and Rito Hlungwani to unpack every key moment, from Siya Kolisi’s early try to Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s magic double and Kurt-Lee Arendse’s electric brace.The panel breaks down the Boks’ dominance, the injury blow to Ox Nche, and how this statement win sets the tone ahead of France next week. Plus, we take a look at the All Blacks vs Ireland and England vs Australia clashes, the Betway predictions leaderboard, and the WeBuy Moment of the Week.Don’t forget to subscribe, drop your thoughts below, and catch us this Friday on Boks Unpacked as we look ahead to a huge battle in Paris! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back for Season 2 of Boks Unpacked. In this episode, they unpack the Boks vs Japan clash kicking off on Saturday November 1st, Zachary Porthen’s incredible rise to his Springbok debut, and some brutal memories from Eddie Jones and his Japanese side.They also dive into Eddie’s remarks ahead of the weekend, the Jan-Hendrik Wessels ban, and how the Boks can make a statement on tour.A big thank you to Epic Villa in Camps Bay and the team at Shoot My House for the stunning venue for this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a weekend of rugby history! The Springboks delivered their most dominant performance ever against New Zealand, handing the All Blacks a record-breaking 43-10 defeat in Wellington. Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Hanyani Shimange break down how the Boks turned a tight first half into one of the greatest second-half displays in Test history. From Cheslin Kolbe’s brilliance, Willemse’s impact, Kwagga Smith’s try, and the All Blacks’ collapse – this is a match that will be remembered forever.We also look at Shimmy’s hilarious off-field “injury saga,” the chaos of the Rugby Championship table, the Wallabies’ clash with the Pumas, and the Springbok Ladies’ brave World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand. Plus, our WeBuyMoment of the Week, betting predictions, and the guys’ final verdict on this historic Test. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Springboks face their toughest test yet as they head to Sky Stadium, Wellington, to keep their Rugby Championship hopes alive against the All Blacks. With seven changes to the side, Jasper Wiese’s return, and Rassie calling for 25+ points, Jean de Villiers, Schalk Burger and Robbie Fleck unpack all the big talking points — from Victor Matfield’s lineout concerns to Kevin Pietersen’s swipe at All Black celebrations.We also look at the Springbok Women’s World Cup clash with the Black Ferns, Bafana Bafana’s qualification push, and whether we’ve seen the last of some Bok legends. All that plus the Currie Cup playoff picks and Impact Player calls — don’t miss it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jean and Schalk are joined by Robbie Fleck to break down the craziness of the first test match against the All Blacks and ask what the Boks can do to win the 2nd test? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shimmy caught up with All Blacks legend Justin Marshall for some good rugby chat and plenty of banter along the way🇳🇿 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jean, Schalk and Shimmy dissect in minute detail how the Boks managed to overcome a dangerous Wallabies side in Cape Town and in doing so blow The Championship wide open..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boks are reeling after a wild Ellis Park clash — 20 minutes of brilliance followed by 60 minutes of heartbreak. Jean, Schalk, Shimmy and special guest Tim Cocker break down what went wrong, what went right, and what’s next for the Springboks. From tactical kicking to breakdown struggles, we unpack every moment.We also dive into the 10 changes to the Bok starting XV, the return of Handré Pollard and Damien de allende, and what this means for the Rugby Championship. Plus: Aussie resurgence, Wales cutting teams, Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL return. A packed episode you don’t want to miss! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to The Verdict, where Jean, Shimmy and Schalk try and make sense of the Boks embarrassing defeat to the Wallabies in Joburg and analyse where the game went so badly wrong for Rassie and his team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Boks Unpacked crew — Jean, Schalk & Shimmy are back with a jam-packed episode! We dive into the epic Paarl Gym vs Paarl Boys High showdown, South Africa’s fiercest school rugby rivalries, and the Lions’ massive new 6’4, 120kg signing that’s breaking the internet. We unpack SA rugby’s golden generation, from U18 dominance to Bok success, and share our thoughts on Drikus Du Plessis’ huge upcoming UFC fight.There’s also plenty of banter as we chat Betway challenges, Wallabies tactics, and possible Bok bench splits. Add in golf wins, travel plans, and a healthy dose of laughs.Brought to you by‪@WeBuyCars‬ ‪@BetwaySouthAfrica‬ ‪@officialcastlelager‬ ‪@coca-colasouthafrica‬ ‪@supersport‬ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.