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The Boks are back, Zach Porthen’s Surprise Debut & Eddie Jones vs Rassie | Boks Unpacked!

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.


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