Love listening to you all

Tired of the hype already. I don't care how many followers she has for her 7's and dancing exploit's etc, she is unproven in 15's rugby and even talking about pushing proven talents aside for her is disrespectful to not only those players but to the English game as a whole. It's poor, unthought-out, short-termism.

I think it's because of the lack of experience. Womens rugby has come on leaps and bounds in the last 8 years, but coaching requires some more experience. These amazingly talented players coming through who are getting all this experience will be great candidates in the future. Co-coaching helps people be exposed to the highest levels, with some and experience. Yes we could all do more, but we have to be realistic. No team will sacrifice a good coach for one who's still developing.

I like her. She’s look like my hero Wonder Woman❤

She played center in college in America. She can do the job there.

We need Ilona Maher doing a dance with Matt Dawson (ex Strictly Come Dancing champion) Who can make it happen?

Don’t think any player should be pushed aside by a unproven player just because they are a media sensation. It’s like the South American football club playing a media ahole which ended up a disaster. It’s makes a mockery of the professional women’s game here in England. As soon as she leaves England’s shores, her media followers will depart too.

Publicity stunt.

This is an important conversation, we South African men have mothers, sisters, and daughters who we need to respect, stimulate and motivate. Particularly in South Africa where we have poverty and misogyny. Thanks guys

❤🎉 incredible man inspiration for the whole nation of south Africa 🇿🇦 and south African 🇿🇦 rugby 🏉 and to the world 🌎 champion 🏆 in yourself well done 👍❤️ syia hope you left the cup again in 2027 rugby 🏉 world cup in Australia 🇦🇺🦘 go syia and go springboks 🇿🇦

For the rugby history buffs. The Ulster Schools Cup in Ireland is the earliest schoolboy rugby tournament played in 1876 .The first recorded rugby match played by a South African college was between St Andrew's College and the Public School (now Graeme College) on April 13, 1878. The first college rugby game in New Zealand was played on May 14, 1870, between Nelson College and the Nelson Football Club.

I think we should all have the same expectation of female refs as we do for males. Clear communication. Thorough understanding of the rules. Consistent with ruling for both sides and an ability to not let the crowd become part of the equation . Judging from the WXV competition held in NZ , there is a long way to go yet for a many of the female Refs. Increased exposure and experience will grow them as Refs. Guidance from Refs like Nigel Owens wouldn't go astray.

That man is so well gifted in Speech and communication, it's a rare gifting from God and it comes off so well. When this men speaks its a joy to listen trully😂😂

There’s a lot of Siyas out there waiting for a opportunity

The tears came too...such an inspiration Siya and Rachel

Love Siya wonderful human

Sorry but Bongi did nothing wrong, your silly attempt at girl bossing was sad then and is still sad now. If you're looking for male validation then perhaps men's rugby isn't for you.

This was a beautiful interview. I sent it to my adopted daughter Limpopo. This is incredible.

Respect is earned, not asked. REALLY 😮

Ah sweet man Elma is just the PERFECT representation of a South African with the love. She is so beautiful, thank you for being so sweet.

siya is overrated fake clown

what an awesome conversation

Klomp koeksisters. Sies..

I love watching you officiate. The consistency is outstanding.

Lekker....I dunno how the algorhythm chucked this up for me but I am happy for it....thanks, and it's very cool to hear South African women talking about rugby. This is the second video I have watched on your channel. I quite enjoy watching women's rugby, and I have enjoyed watching women ref men's games....so, very lekker. From a Saffer living in Portugal.....

Aimee Barrett -Theron is the best referee from South Africa ...professional, smart and the complete package. Look at how she handled Bongi and his misogynistic bs. Very well handled.

It's awesome to hear the behind the scenes stuff with referees. They are so important, but so underappreciated. Also, I want to know how Nigel Owens would be assessed for his infamous "Christopher!!"

She mustn't come to work when its that time of the month 😅sy blaas kak

Truly dislike her as a ref she is abysmal at her job

neurospicy + special interest, name a more iconic duo

Aimee is the most irritating ref I have ever seen. Talking to players as if they are children.

Lovely to Elma Smit ❤

Wow, super interesting conversation. Great questions and honest responses.

You go you brave person 💪🏼😶‍🌫️

My favorite referee in World Rugby

Huge admiration for these women - all of them! Speaking openly about the challenges they encounter and experience, on the field and off, is refreshing and serves as a great example of how we can be. With best wishes from a Springbok fan!

Rugby, the game for all. All power to to you!

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Uploading this before the test match at Allianz 👀.

Aimee is a fantastic ref - great communication with the players and consistency. Long may she continue!

Keep it going! You're a courageous person 😊

This is not about breaking boundaries. This is about pushing a globalist political agenda. Has nothing to do with rugby.

Sorry, but a women as ref for men is wrong. Men have their own language and body's which cannot be shared with a women. Many more reasons, but just be logic about it all.

Elma, welcome back 🙏

great bit of content here, cool to here her take on her experiences, whose the legend sitting next her .. great questions

Her "bolloking" of Bongi was hilarious 😅

Siya, you would struggle to find a better human. I have no idea how you would ever find a greater captain in any sport

Go Saffsa girl, we appreciate you. You are breaking ground and earn the respect of all rugby fanatics!

Love Elma she is so frikkin REAL - from NZ