Bok Debut for Porthen! Plumtree Out, Stormers Fly, Bulls Stumble & Lions Rise | URC Round 5 Recap
We break down the latest twists in South African rugby — John Plumtree to depart the Sharks at season’s end after a rocky campaign (despite a bounce-back win over Scarlets), plus all the key URC Round 5 action and Rassie’s Bok squad update with Zachary Porthen set for his debut against Japan.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Plumtree to Leave the Sharks – Confirmation that John Plumtree will exit after an underwhelming start to the season; what’s next for the Durban franchise?
✅ URC Round 5 Recap & Talking Points – The Bulls stumble in Glasgow, the Lions notch back-to-back wins with a statement victory over Ulster, the Sharks find rhythm against Scarlets, and the Stormers keep rolling with another away triumph — this time in Treviso over Benetton.
✅ Springbok Squad Update – Rassie’s men ready for the Japan Test, with Zachary Porthen set to make his debut. What does this selection signal for the Boks’ long-term plans?
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– Is John Plumtree’s exit the right call for the Sharks’ rebuild?
– Can the Bulls bounce back after a tough night in Glasgow?
– Are the Lions quietly emerging as the season’s dark horses?
– How good are these Stormers really — genuine title contenders again?
– And what can we expect from Zachary Porthen’s first Bok cap?
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Bok Debut for Porthen! Plumtree Out, Stormers Fly, Bulls Stumble & Lions Rise | URC Round 5 Recap
We break down the latest twists in South African rugby — John Plumtree to depart the Sharks at season’s end after a rocky campaign (despite a bounce-back win over Scarlets), plus all the key URC Round 5 action and Rassie’s Bok squad update with Zachary Porthen set for his debut against Japan.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Plumtree to Leave the Sharks – Confirmation that John Plumtree will exit after an underwhelming start to the season; what’s next for the Durban franchise?
✅ URC Round 5 Recap & Talking Points – The Bulls stumble in Glasgow, the Lions notch back-to-back wins with a statement victory over Ulster, the Sharks find rhythm against Scarlets, and the Stormers keep rolling with another away triumph — this time in Treviso over Benetton.
✅ Springbok Squad Update – Rassie’s men ready for the Japan Test, with Zachary Porthen set to make his debut. What does this selection signal for the Boks’ long-term plans?
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– Is John Plumtree’s exit the right call for the Sharks’ rebuild?
– Can the Bulls bounce back after a tough night in Glasgow?
– Are the Lions quietly emerging as the season’s dark horses?
– How good are these Stormers really — genuine title contenders again?
– And what can we expect from Zachary Porthen’s first Bok cap?
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Springbok Team v Argentina at Twickenham | Sacha Record-breaking performance: “Windgat” or Confident
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Springbok Team v Argentina at Twickenham | Sacha Record-breaking performance: “Windgat” or Confident
Springbok Team v Argentina at Twickenham | Sacha Record-breaking performance: “Windgat” or Confident
We break down the Springbok team announcement for the Rugby Championship decider vs Argentina at Twickenham, the minimal tweaks Rassie’s made, plus the storm around Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu after his record-breaking 37-point performance.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Springbok Team Announced – Minimal changes: Ox Nché back in, bench bolstered with Williams, Kriel, and Mbonambi.
✅ Twickenham Test Build-Up – Argentina clash to close out the Rugby Championship, Bok balance and bench firepower under the spotlight.
✅ Sacha’s 37-Point Showcase – Feinberg-Mngomezulu sets a record with ball-in-hand brilliance and boot.
✅ Backlash & “Windgat” Talk – Social media heat after Sacha’s star turn: too flashy or just confident? We react.
✅ Game Moments – Kolbe’s head-loss, Sacha’s outrageous cross-kick, and tries galore in a high-tempo clash.
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– Do the Boks have the balance right with these final squad tweaks?
– Is Sacha the real deal at international level, or is the backlash a warning sign?
– Can Argentina spoil the Twickenham party, or are the Boks peaking at the perfect time?
– Was the criticism of “windgat” over the top, or a fair check on hype?
– Which game moments defined the match for you — Kolbe’s head clash, Sacha’s cross-kick, or the finishing touches?
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Bok Debut for Porthen! Plumtree Out, Stormers Fly, Bulls Stumble & Lions Rise | URC Round 5 Recap
We break down the latest twists in South African rugby — John Plumtree to depart the Sharks at season’s end after a rocky campaign (despite a bounce-back win over Scarlets), plus all the key URC Round 5 action and Rassie’s Bok squad update with Zachary Porthen set for his debut against Japan.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Plumtree to Leave the Sharks – Confirmation that John Plumtree will exit after an underwhelming start to the season; what’s next for the Durban franchise?
✅ URC Round 5 Recap & Talking Points – The Bulls stumble in Glasgow, the Lions notch back-to-back wins with a statement victory over Ulster, the Sharks find rhythm against Scarlets, and the Stormers keep rolling with another away triumph — this time in Treviso over Benetton.
✅ Springbok Squad Update – Rassie’s men ready for the Japan Test, with Zachary Porthen set to make his debut. What does this selection signal for the Boks’ long-term plans?
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– Is John Plumtree’s exit the right call for the Sharks’ rebuild?
– Can the Bulls bounce back after a tough night in Glasgow?
– Are the Lions quietly emerging as the season’s dark horses?
– How good are these Stormers really — genuine title contenders again?
– And what can we expect from Zachary Porthen’s first Bok cap?
👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe — building South African rugby talk week by week!
🏷️ #Springboks #URC #Rugby #Bulls #Lions #Sharks #Stormers #ZacharyPorthen #JohnPlumtree #RugbyPodcast #DummySwitchPod
