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.

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...

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......

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  

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.

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.

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.