On The Whistle

For the Springboks to be successful at Eden Park this weekend they need to fire shots from the get go against the All Blacks, as relying on their traditional strengths might not be enough to beat the Kiwis at their fortress. Also are fans and media perhaps over-hyping this game, when in fact Rassie Erasmus will see this fixture as another opportunity to test out talent as he plots South Africa's Rugby World Cup defence in 2027? Host: Zayn NabbiGuest: Caleb Mutombwa#allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #springboks #boks #australia #wallabies #pumas #argentina Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 01:30 - Boks don't care about anything other than World Cups 12:30 - "Best chance to see what the kids can do"18:45 - Caleb predicts a painful defeat for the Boks24:00 - Is Polly a shoe in at flyhalf? 30:30 - "If you want to die poor bet on Argentina" 36:30 - Springbok woman get their flowers 45:40 - Mailbag: Reaction to Boks victory over the Wallabies Duration: 51:40

It doesn't get any bigger than the All Blacks versus the Springboks and in this podcast we speak with SA legend Pieter Muller who gives us his perspective ahead of the crunch game at Eden Park. Muller, who was part of the all-conquering 1998 Tri-Nations winning team, believes that the All Blacks still have their aura, and the game will be decided by fine margins. As a former midfielder, Muller also gives us his views on who he'd pick at flyhalf, and the differences between Handre Pollard, Manie Libbok and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Host: Zayn NabbiGuest: Pieter Muller (1998 Tri-Nations Winner / Springbok Legend) Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast#allblacks #springboks #southafrica #newzealand #boks #rugbychampionship #fyp Show Notes 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - A Bok legend tells us what it takes to win in New Zealand 08:15 - The All Blacks still have their aura 13:50 - Game will be tight, no more than 3-5 points 15:45 - Breaking the Eden Park streak 17:00 - Flyhalf debate: Polly vs. Manie vs. Sacha 24:00 Mailbag: Zayn criticised for being too arrogant 26:00 - Pieter recalls George Gregan and Stephen Larkham's sledging Duration: 29:15

Bafana Bafana head into the next FIFA World Cup Qualifiers chasing home wins over neighbours Lesotho and rivals Nigeria during back-to-back games at the Free State Stadium. In this pod we tell you why they are well set to perform at home, how any docked points against them could hurt the Super Eagles more than them, and we also give you the latest from the PSL. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Lorenz Köhler#sundowns #chiefs #bafanabafana #nigeria #supereagles #southafrica Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Takeaways from Bafana Bafana squad named 13:00 - Predictions - a Bafana sweep over Lesotho and Nigeria? 16:00 - South Africa losing points could impact Nigeria more than Bafana 18:00 - Sekhukhune United star forced to leave field for wearing traditional bracelet 25:00 - Durban teams dominate PSL Top 6 30:00 - A tale of two teams - Chiefs on the rise, Sundowns flat lining...or PR spin 33:30 - Cardoso under pressure from fans and journalists Duration: 39:00

In this episode we preview the Rugby Championships and there is a split over who will win it. Caleb says it's too tight to call between favourites New Zealand, and world champs South Africa, while Zayn says the Boks will win the tournament with a game to spare, starting with a 15 point win over the Wallabies in Jo'burg this weekend.Hosts: Zayn NabbiGuest: Caleb Mutombwa (Rugby Journalist) #springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand Follow us on IG: @otw_podcast Follow us on X: @otw_podcast Like us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro / Mailbag - All Blacks fans clap back at assertions that their team is "poorly coached"04:45 - All Blacks are greatest team of all time but Boks play best tournament rugby 09:30 - Have the Wallabies closed the gap, or were the Lions extremely weak?14:30 - Sloppy Lions make Wallabies look good 17:45 - Has Rassie picked a "B team" backline to play Wallabies? 21:30 - Some key Boks lack form 29:45 - "Boks don't do well as favourites"33:00 - ABs need to strike fast against Pumas 36:00 - Tournament prediction time...Duration: 39:30 

In our latest episode of Rugby Africa we hear from two legends about the impact of South Africa's "bomb squad" and get their thoughts on if it's impacted player safety for the worse. All Blacks great Sean Fitzpatrick raises concerns about player welfare, while Springbok legend Mark Andrews saysbringing fresh players on allows for a safer same. What do you think? Post your views in the comments below. Hosts: Zayn Nabbi and Courtney Freese Guests: Peter Stemmet (Al Jazeera Sports Anchor), Sean Fitzpatrick (All Blacks World Cup winner), Mark Andrews (Springboks World Cup winner) #springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #rugbyFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle Podcast Show Notes00:00 - Intro 00:40 - Sean Fitzpatrick says Boks have done well to "bring power off the bench" 01:25 - Fitzpatrick concerned "fatiguing bodies" against fresh players could lead to injury 02:00 - Mark Andrews thinks safety is better now with more reserves 03:00 - South Africa has "two equally strong packs" and Boks playing to their strength 04:30 - What does the science say?06:45 - "Players are physical but not reckless" Duration:09:30

In this episode of OTW Rugby Africa we have Springbok women's coach Swys De Bruin outline his vision and blueprint for success for the national team. The SA women's team are ranked 12th in the world, and De Bruin is realistic about their ambitions as he would love to get into the quarters at the upcoming Women's World Cup. If that was achieved Swys says that would make up for all his Super Rugby heartache that came after three final losses with the Lions. De Bruin, who was one of Rassie Erasmus's assistants, gives insight into how the Boks believe they can beat their most respected rivals the All Blacks anywhere, and how people "don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team."     Host: Zayn NabbiGuest: Swys De Bruin (Springbok Women's Coach)#springboks #allblacks #southafrica #newzealand #rugby Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Life away from rugby 04:45 - Back in the hot seat and arguably his biggest test yet 07:45 - Adapting his coaching style to the team 12:30 - Changing mindsets around women's rugby 16:45 - Siya Kolisi is a huge supporter of women's rugby 20:30 - The women's team love contact and game plan rooted in Bok DNA 26:00 - If SA women can make a World Cup quarterfinal, that will make up for Super Rugby final losses 28:30 - Rassie Erasmus is a massive nation builder 31:30 - Previous Bok teams gave the All Blacks "too much respect" 34:00 - Swys: "People don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team"     Duration: 38:15

The waiting is almost over as Morocco look to secure their first Women's Africa Cup of Nations, while Nigeria's Super Falcons are set to swoop for their 10th. The game has all the ingredients for a classic as we preview the game, and also discuss how the media are being muzzled when trying to ask key questions around pay disputes and the disgraced Jorge Vilda's role as Morocco coach. Hosts: Ali Howorth and Zayn Nabbi #morocco #nigeria #wafcon Follow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes 00:00 - Intro and Mailbag - Super Falcons fans lay into Ali 05:00 - Latest from the Nigeria camp 08:30 - The redemption game Ashleigh Plumptre wanted 11:00 - What would success mean for Moroccan football 14:00 - Jorge Vilda's presence raises concerns about Morocco winning at all costs 18:30 - Media muzzled from asking questions about Vilda and pay disputes 21:00 - Players to watch 23:30 - Prediction time...and the hosts are split Duration: 30:55

And then there were two...we wrap up the WAFCON semis and start to preview the game this Saturday which will see hosts Morocco play Nigeria in the final. Host: Ali Howorth#morocco #southafrica #nigeria #ghanaFollow us on IG: @otw_podcastFollow us on Twitter: @otw_podcastLike us on Facebook: On The Whistle PodcastShow Notes 00:00 - Intro 00:45 - All action semi between Nigeria and SA 05:30 - Banyana managed to swing momentum 08:00 - Gabriela Salgado "horror leg injury" 12:00 - Something special about Super Falcons 14:00 - Morocco don't look in good shape 16:00 - Nigeria will be slight favourites Duration: 17:25