This week on Boks Unpacked, the panel reacts to one of the funniest moments in show history after an old Cape Epic prediction video resurfaces live on air. Alongside the chaos, the boys break down the latest URC action, discuss whether the Sharks have finally found an attacking flyhalf, and unpack the growing strength of South African rugby from schoolboy level all the way to the Springboks. There’s also debate around the All Blacks, Dave Rennie, Richie Mo’unga eligibility rules, and the future ...
May 14, 2026•58 min
This week on Boks Unpacked , the boys are back with plenty of rugby, plenty of nonsense, and Jean de Villiers broadcasting from what may or may not be a secret bunker. Schalk Burger, Jean and Shimmy get stuck into social media abuse in sport, George North’s incredible career, and Steve Hansen’s claim that the Springboks are “very beatable” ahead of the huge All Blacks series. There is also a full breakdown of the Champions Cup drama, with Leinster grinding their way past Toulon, Bordeaux lightin...
May 05, 2026•55 min
Big rugby talking points, huge upsets, and standout performances — this episode of Boks Unpacked has it all. The guys break down a massive weekend of rugby, from dominant Stormers performances and shock results like Benetton beating Leinster, to standout individual moments across the URC and beyond. There’s also deep discussion around the Springbok pipeline, emerging young talent, and the incredible strength of South African rugby at every level. Alongside the analysis, expect classic Boks Unpac...
Apr 29, 2026•57 min
On this episode of Boks Unpacked, the guys unpack a massive weekend of sport — from the Blitzboks making history at the Hong Kong Sevens to big rugby debates, Springbok squad questions, and All Blacks tour discussions. There’s also plenty of classic banter, including a hilarious forfeit to kick things off, wild Hong Kong stories, and strong opinions on where teams like England, Wales, and New Zealand currently stand. The episode dives into the Blitzboks’ incredible run in Hong Kong, major rugby ...
Apr 21, 2026•57 min
The latest Boks Unpacked Rugby episode is packed with laughs, sharp takes, and proper rugby banter as the team dives into a huge weekend of action on and off the field. From Champions Cup drama and URC predictions to birthday chirps, old stories, and some classic dressing-room-style chaos, this one has everything. The panel tackles the controversial officiating around Christoph Ridley and asks the big question after yet another flashpoint: did the Challenge Cup game make the earlier collapse loo...
Apr 14, 2026•59 min
Schalk Burger, Jean de Villiers, and Hanyani Shimange (host) — break down one of the most controversial Easter weekends in recent Champions Cup history. Was the referee's decision the reason the Stormers went home early? We unpack the Stormers maul, yellow card, TMO failure, and what World Rugby needs to fix urgently. Plus — the Bulls' near-miss in Glasgow, whether a South African team can ever win the Investec Champions Cup, and why the Sharks remain the most frustrating team in rugby despite h...
Apr 14, 2026•57 min
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 URC Why the Sharks are underperforming despite their squad The Bulls’ inconsistency problem Lions and Stormers performances And a full Springbok XV selection debate 🔥 Do you agree with this Springbok XV? Drop your team below! Watch more Boks Unpa...
Apr 01, 2026•1 hr 1 min
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.
Mar 24, 2026•54 min
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.
Mar 17, 2026•56 min
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Mar 10, 2026•55 min
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 a...
Mar 03, 2026•53 min
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 cal...
Feb 24, 2026•59 min
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. ...
Feb 18, 2026•53 min
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, l...
Feb 11, 2026•59 min
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....
Feb 09, 2026•58 min
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...
Nov 25, 2025•57 min
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.
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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Nov 19, 2025•56 min
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.
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr
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 p...
Nov 11, 2025•57 min
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.
Nov 08, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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...
Nov 05, 2025•58 min
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 th...
Oct 31, 2025•54 min
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 foreve...
Sep 17, 2025•56 min
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, B...
Sep 12, 2025•56 min
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.
Sep 09, 2025•58 min
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.
Sep 09, 2025•10 min
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Sep 09, 2025•56 min
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.
Aug 26, 2025•57 min
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, W...
Aug 24, 2025•57 min
