Episode 8: On The Brink

In Episode 8 of Nice Try For the Fans, we gear up for the penultimate round of the Rugby Championship as South Africa stands on the brink of winning the tournament for the first time since 2019.

We recap the Springboks' thrilling victory over the All Blacks in Cape Town, exploring how the All Blacks' inability to play a full 80+ minutes has become a new trend. Wallace Sititi and Codie Taylor stood out for New Zealand, but as always, the Springboks found a way to secure the win.

Looking ahead, we preview the upcoming Bledisloe Cup clash between Australia and New Zealand, where both teams are desperate for redemption.

For the Springboks, it’s a showdown against Argentina, a team that can be unpredictable—will it be the Argentina that nearly edged out Australia or the one that put 40 points on them?

Timothy also spotlights the younger players making their mark on the Bok squad.

We also touch on the Currie Cup final happening this weekend and, as always, wrap up with our favorite feature, The Ones Who Got Away.

Disclaimer: We had some technical issues with the audio this time around, but we wanted to get you this episode ahead of the weekend’s matches, so you'll have all the key insights for your water cooler and braai banter.