Ashwin Willemse walks off SuperSport set

Ashwin Willemse slams Nick Mallett and Naas Botha before walking off the SuperSport set.

[@SixFootScream]

I think the lady handled it very professional.

[@devonnewman8444]

Motshidisi Mohono.

[@Howzit73]

And here we are in 2022 both Nick and Naas are still working for Supersport and Ashwin is nowhere... You shouldn't cry wolf for no good reason.

[@jameswyatt4443]

John Smit said that at Kamp Staaldraad, all the players were in freezing water, when a fire broke out while the guys overseeing the camp were Braaing, the players had to help put out the fire, but Ashwin abandoned them to go steal some of the meat off the braai for himself. Shows you the kind of mentality this guy has.

[@cadewawood]

ive heard from a reliable source that Ashwin turned up late and didnt watch the game which is why they were asking him in jest for his opinion on the game

[@brucedicks6180]

I can confirm this, and that's why he got mad because he didn't know what to say without sounding stupid so he lost his cool and blamed apartheid and played the race card again. What a tool

[@1ma4ighter]

lol

[@uninterupptedwriter]

Lady who spoke after that scene was so professional wow

[@thaboshai6239]

She’s not professional. We need to stop this Eurocentric view of what professionalism is and isn’t. Ashwin was professional. The woman witnessed everything and acted like she didn’t see anything.

[@devonnewman8444]

Motshidisi Mohono.

[@sashsat4698]

@@thaboshai6239 exactly right, she she undermined it even more and made out like the game was more important than the racist behaviour of the other commentstoes

[@tokiwartooth5752]

@@sashsat4698 What was she supposed to do then? Arbitrate a racial debate on a rugby show... on live television. Ffs, your thinking is daft.

[@chris5240]

@@thaboshai6239 Ashwin turned up late and didn't watch the game which is why they were asking him in jest for his opinion on the game. Professional?

[@nickdec3503]

Bottom line: Nick and Naas said nothing about racism/quotas before Ashwin said all this. Nothing. Just because this guy still has a chip on his shoulder about being a "quota player" himself, he brought up something totally irrelevant to what was being disgussed in studio. Ashwin opened up a can of worms for no reason. Get over yourself! We want Breyton back in studio, was a much better wing in his day and a great guy!

[@thisissouthafrica7388]

Ashwin's famous quote will forever be remembered. 'South Africa can become the best rugby team in Africa' -Ashwin Willemse 2017

[@alfstewart4376]

Get rid of the quota system. The only way to avoid the stigma of being called a quota is for the entire quota system to be scrapped regardless of what outcomes it might yield.

[@theomistro3437]

Spot on. But they want it both ways. They want to support a quota system that unfairly favours non-white players, but the moment someone labels a player a quota, they are accused of being racist. The hypocrisy in SA is at sickening levels.

[@zachryder3150]

Alf Stewart Speaks the truth

[@TheMku147]

Its good to qualify on merit but on the flipside with so much black segregation in rugby in yester years if the quota system wasnt there people like Brian Habana would be security guards.

[@africanconteur6393]

@@TheMku147 it's been 6 months

[@Mr300millz]

That's what we did post 1990. Apartheid was all about quota. Nas and Nick were quota players themselves. Ashwin is not a quota player. He got there on merit with a RWC to show for it.

[@jamesbond8623]

What did Nick Mallet and Botha even do? Why is Ashwin so offended? Mallet and Botha did nothing wrong and should face no disciplinary action.

[@charlsmit7143]

James Bond Nope doesn't work that way in SA They are white and must go .Ashwin did a "pretty good" job and can stay .Won't be surprised if this was pre planned

[@business3867]

Nick Mallet asked if Willemse could talk first because he didn't get a chance to speak in the previous match, the bonehead (PS nothing to do with race) took that as a insult.

[@cbachinger]

@@business3867 exactly what happened and makes sense. All other options are about non-existent racism with mallett and botha and assumptions.

[@RICHARD-oh9ke]

Anyone heard of him lately or has he gone into the wilderness LOL

[@a95569]

Who cares? He was garbage as both a player and commentator with a king-size chip on both shoulders.

[@jacodupreez9379]

For a guy who only played 19 Tests🤔.... what a ‘class’ act just walking off... real professional of you

[@brainstretchworldwide]

And how many did YOU play?

[@quincythompson3557]

​😂

[@johnarmstrong6940]

From the SuperSport coverage over the years, it’s been obvious that there have been differences and disagreements between Ashwin and in particular Nick. Nick tends to bring up points that undermine Ashwin’s points. But why does Ashwin presume race as the issue? To treat people fairly is to point out when they talking crap, to tiptoe around someone or virtual signal is racism. This is purely an Alpha dominating the space, nothing to do with race. Thank you bureaucrats, you’ve created this, you thought it best to social engineer society. Well you’ve created animosity and distrust between races and in the end the ones you thought you were helping, land up being the ones in worse shape. You tell us affirmative action is the only way, then tell us that all players who are not white at the highest level are there on merit. How could a black or colored player ever show his worth and character, when you undermined him from the start? And where in the world does a sporting team match the racial make up of a country? African Americans are 14% of the US, but make up over 70% of basketball and football teams, and have the highest paid players by far. Should they prevent black athletes from highest honor, so teams look more representative? These marxists are retarded? It’s equality of opportunity, not outcome.

[@richardpakkies3346]

This is sad to watch

[@aquahabitatsaquahabitats1708]

Asswin did what many do. Show up to work for the paycheck and that’s it. He had no idea how to comment on the game because he didn’t watch it like he was supposed to..

[@bevinjacobs2859]

We would not speak so much about the past, if it wasn't so much in the present...

[@aadams1519]

I am surprised by Ashwin reaction. Ashwin is his own personality and does not need to comply or agree to all at all times. Not sure what the cause leading up to it was. I enjoy the criticism which in my opinion is very balanced most times. Let’s hope the issue gets resolved and not be further politicized.

[@a95569]

You're right, but he's a poes.

[@rkbgaming1702]

lets all forget this drama between these 3 for a moment and acknowledg how fast she attempted to recover the situation there Recovery 100 😂😂😂😂

[@rkbgaming1702]

acknowledge*

[@shanedacowboy]

We miss him so much, he was an asset to Supersport and the Saarks LOL!

[@peterabrahamse1798]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@claudineizaks7839]

This.sounds more like something was brewing inside him for a long time maybe something happened behind close doors over a period of time...

[@claudineizaks7839]

We never know what happens behind the scenes...

[@TheJeans777]

I agree. It's disgraceful how quickly people love to jump to conclusions on social media. Jumping at any opportunity to defame, abuse etc. Let's understand the full context before we demonstrate just how shallow we are because of our predispositions.

[@leonk6592]

Yes, and lets blame it on apartheid

[@tyronnejardim6943]

Nope he was just being a spoilt childish kid .Naas and Nick did nothing wrong just spoke the truth that NZ rugby teams all play for the benefit of their National team and Ashwin countered by saying SA teams do the same using the Lions as an example but Nick and Naas said not one team can benefit the Boks ,all SA teams need to play for the Boks .Then casue AW is snowflake and was embarassed on TV he went on this childish rant like a baby and used the race card and quotas system to make it seem like he was right .It is because AW is jealous and can't handle being in an argument like this cause he does not have a rugby brain like Nick ,Naas ,Paulse And the rest of the supersport team. That is why the lady presenter did nothing to defend him cause she was shocked his response was this instead of being on topic.

[@leonk6592]

Nate with that mindset you will stay a victim forever.

[@whenwe9168]

Wow ..... shame man must be hard wondering if you made that Bok team on merit clearly something hit a nerve

[@beast_machine]

What is the context? I'm sure many South Africans would like to know.

[@ryanwaugh1]

Where is Ashwin today?

[@georgefrederikoosthuizen891]

Baai,baai we won wc 2019 rassie reset sbok rugby and still no one cries about you....

[@lioneloconnor4785]

What happened in the end? What was the outcome?

[@eudonhickey1374]

Seems like when Ashwin had an opportunity to say something about the rugby, the only thing that came to mind is to point fingers at others saying they racist, instead of doing his job (as he gets paid for talking about the rugby game, NOT POLITICS). Besides, even during the special commission that was another opportunity for Ashwin to clear the air....he refused. Is he after making a name for himself (for the wrong reason in my humble opinion)?Could it be something else(maybe jealousy or something personal between him and the others) is playing out here. He embarrassed himself, the game, the company (SuperSport) and South Africa for acting like a kid and bringing up the same old excuse....over and over. If he had issues, why not raise the issues before or after the show. It could also be a smoke screen for something else...???

[@GCLTCL68]

Think for a start Ash was maybe a bit out of his depth

[@lct9031]

patronising is the new k word by the looks

[@peterabrahamse1798]

Speaks of quota system. If it wasnt for quota he never would have played.

[@llewandelport5921]

Off air comments are missing ... can we get some context

[@hanoitripper1809]

Why did he walk off? Where’s the start of the interview

[@phillipstrauss9760]

I think they used his airtime (lime-light)

[@kreat0rrr]

can anyone tell me the eternal source of righteousness of the guy who walked off the show?

[@wagie001]

1 up for all the tsarks fans

[@nthabix]

I want the conversation that led up to this

[@cbachinger]

In the previous match reviews, naas and nick had a lot to say and so unintentionally didn't give ashwin a chance and so when the break came and they went into the last game which was also his own team (lions?) and they gave him the floor literally, he thought they were doing him a favour and so 'undermining him'. Not so.

[@theultimatesharpshooter6734]

Can someone please find the context of this or at least find out what Naas and Nick said.

[@MarnusvdMerwe]

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[@MarnusvdMerwe]

You could see there were some tension

[@osieta]

Willemse in a placatory tone, "Naas, what do you think about it,was it a good game?" Naas with patronising tone and dismissive gesture, "I've used all the time before the game, it's all your time?" (classic "do what you want", "that's fine") With all that passive-aggressiveness that antagonism had been escalating for some time.

[@aidenrhode8580]

This didn't start on set.

[@brent1970]

osieta man fuck off Naas has always been that type of person, patronizing towards a lot of people so don't come make this a feel sorry exercise for poor ashwin. They have worked together for many years why now come and throw his toys and on television to boot. Totally shameful and very unprofessional of him.

[@mariuserasmus4774]

Ashwin wasn't even a kwota player, he was chosen because there weren't enough kwota players, end of story.

[@cameroncassewin2687]

marius erasmus almost done on the farm we'll be with you shortly.

[@tyronnejardim6943]

Agree he was a good player not the best .

[@AndreLoockCT]

What the hell did Naas and/or Mallet say to trigger Ashwin's rebuke?

[@rodneyfox4949]

To much hate going on, without anyone even knowing the context of the situation, so sad to see, doesn't improve the situation for South Africa.

[@winstonnolan]

Nick was talking about how New Zealand teams and clubs work together to promote NZ rugby. Aswin then went off on a tangent about how South African rugby does the same, Nick told him he's missing the point entirely, which was that SA rugby is not getting better. We are trying to get better by having NZ coaches, and trying to play like NZ. Ashwin then tried to use the lions as an example, about how people are saying that they should be used as the blueprint for SA rugby, and tried to prove what Nick was saying wrong - I'm sure he had a point, but I'm not sure why he felt undermined? I do like Nick and Naas's opinions, and the way they are critical about good players and bad players. They are really neutral, and does not only dig into black players, but also white players, they evaluate each player on his own merit. I think it was immature of Ashwin, could have been a great debate there. Not really sad to see him go. He struggled to speak and bring his point across. To call the race card is admitting defeat. Every sorry sod always pulls the race card. The way he insulted Nick and Naas was really immature. He essentially called them racists.

[@dannydebruyn6901]

Werk jy, jou ma of jou pa of enige iemand wat jy ken ha?

[@kissmlungu7883]

jay praat kak Winston... "I don't have an opinion here " at the same time " he insulted Nick and Naas was really immature"... calling Aswin a quota player not of his talents is that not an insult..you guys are crazy,

[@hvr8463]

Kiss Mlungu It is not his opinion if it is a fact. Watch the video again. He did attack them...

[@ChristyKrohne]

Did any of Nick and Naas call Ashwin Willemse a quota player? I dont think so.

[@brent1970]

Kiss Mlungu defend him for his skin colour even though he was overeacting...Anyone can see he was ffs.

[@gordenbennett8042]

I Love the race card - Its better than a Royal Flush at Monte Casino .....

[@dannydebruyn6901]

Gorden Bennett Now fokof to monte casino. You know fokol about what happened so hou jou bek

[@gordenbennett8042]

Like i said to someone else DANNY DIE BRYNZ ........ IDIOT !!!

[@dannydebruyn6901]

Gorden Bennett on a serious note. You really don't have a clue about the events that preceded this reaction from Ashwin so why mention "the race card"? Race is not a card. Its a defining factor especially in our volatile society in which the first trangressors were white and the race that gained the most perpetual luxury are whites. But without getting too deep into that, you have never experienced the socio-economic challenges for a coloured person like myself to succeed in a majority white industry. So just focus on your own struggle and don't belittle the struggle of others. I don't know what you are struggling with due to factors outside of your control but for me to judge you for merely referencing them is not only hypocritical, it's diabolical. But apologies for my earlier comment. I just felt upset at all the comments from people that act as though they know what motivated Ashwin to react the way be did here.

[@ricardorose3310]

Danny De Bruyn history lesson for you. Arabs started slave trade.. inslaveing and killing many blacks and whites. Africans where inslaveing nabouring tribs and selling them off to anyone that would by... white join later and they were the ones that ended salvory and made it illegal. Guess what many African and Arab country's still practice it today . ... Looking for someone else to blame ???

[@Patchkaa33]

Yeah, I think theres more to it than this , I've watched other shows and Nick is always dismissing Ashs comments or saying he's missing the point! Its just the way Nicks coming across as patronising!

[@Clutchtheclownz]

What a quota presenter

[@sadvibes9482]

Where has my comment gone ?

[@palesandlovu1182]

I don't understand why he would complain about being a quota player if our government are the ones responsible for enforcing the system in the first place? If he is upset about being labelled a quota player then maybe he should vent his frustration into abolishing the quota rule entirely, and then be placed into a national team based on talent. Furthermore, I thought it was unnecessary to use the word apartheid, where to my knowledge neither of the other analysts gave any indication of a race driven agenda. Lastly I would would just like to say that I thought the host handled the situation with professionalism and grace.

[@stefansenna1985]

The ladies name is Motshidisi isn’t it. She handled it well. It seems like Ashwin was unprepared so he tried to divert the conversation back to Naas and Nick.

[@thabangmokoena8428]

It's nice when things come out on air, now we wait to see how the broadcaster will handle it...

[@guydutoit61]

And she handled it like an absolute legend 🙌🏻

[@jurodahgabriel1816]

i can't believe this brother!, some thought he had a Babalas

[@maggieseljeseth3280]

The racism in this country is sickening. Any incident brings out the worst in South Africans. Everyone wants to inflict as much damage as possible. We're so broken 😿

[@markbonker6861]

Maggie Stoudt because nobody wants to talk about it! We destroyed these people's lives and their children's lives, and now we have to make it right. Have a conscience, you ostrich!

[@mihailovicdusan8100]

You can call me whatever you like ... but ... I would love to see more of this stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!['Such passion - without any doubt by-faaaaaar the best 'Reality Show' that I have ever seen!']

[@guydutoit61]

What?

[@cameroncassewin2687]

Is da nog Kallitz Yes!!!

[@chrisferguson9635]

Naas se Poes

[@dewetoosthuizen3944]

What did they even say to him

[@krynauwkruger2008]

De Wet Oosthuizen everybody is showing this part but not the context? How did this all lead up to him being upset?

[@theultimatesharpshooter6734]

We can't get it because it wasn't televised, maybe it will come out in the news.

[@jimbrownza]

Who are those people anyway?

[@mattdahamilton]

this was bound to happen though South Africa should be too proud a rugby nation for a civil war not to happen as a result of the pathetic state of the Boks. This is a good thing - a great rugby nation getting flung into the also ran category without kicking and screaming going there is a sad sad thing.

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

can you name a rugb nation with a better world cup history ? Do us a favour.

[@mattdahamilton]

@@markbrown-sb2zm rather not. This was 4 years ago. Have better things to do. Go look at the win-loss record of the Boks vs every nation on earth before isolation and after. Only a fool with rose tinted glasses points to the very flattering World Cup successes of 1995, 2007 & 2019 whilst going 16-42 against the All Blacks in the professional era and being willfully ignorant. All whilst bleeding talent to Scotland, England, Italy, Ireland, Australia, France & Wales because the cure for racism seems to be more racism but just in the opposite direction. No you do me a favour.

[@gideondebeer9296]

Een , twee , drie, blok myself.

[@chloe7seven22]

Look he wasn't exactly Seabelo.

[@dewetrobertson1752]

Made a fool of himself

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Ashwin brought absolutely nothing to the analysis whatsoever.All he ever did was repeat exactly what Nick just said.It was pathetic and should not have gone on so long.

[@dylantaljaard6886]

Naas and Nick are called Apartheid era players because that was the situation when they played. In the same way Ashwin played in the quota era so he is a quota player... Not one of the three chose their situation and I'm fairly sure all three would have liked it to be different but its not. Besides, Ashwin was never as good as he thinks he was... Neither was Nick... I would never have picked either of them for Springbok team... Even if I had to choose a "qouta player" I can think of three better players in Ashwins place who played at the same time as him, were much better rugby players and were also previously disadvantaged, but overlooked...

[@ashtonzainlima5856]

What was the point?

[@prettyaggressive]

Ashwin...bro...why??

[@CevaQ]

That lady presenter handeled the situation brilliantly and was completely professional, sadly I cannot say the same for Ashwin Willemse.

[@thea-mariekruger524]

As ek en n kollega n argument in die kantoor het, vat ons dit nie verder voor n klient nie. Dis onprofesioneel, heeltemal buite konteks en eensydig. Well done Nick, Naas en Motshidisi dat julle kop gehou het en dit profesioneel gehou het.

[@n0obil33]

Quota player angry with other quota players...

[@kathrynhendricks1454]

Unbelievable that was so stupid of him best guy ever now he is parting ways

[@MrFireblade74]

Ahhh the good old race card again. Glad I watch Motogp our rugby is fucked up!

[@ianabrahamson785]

Ashwin has become now the biggest loser, has a chip on his shoulder, despite that, he was a great player....pity he ended his time like this and his famous saying the SAARKS

[@koosievanschokwik5258]

Stop commenting with hatred people...by saying things like 'Quota' and 'He pulls out the race card' 'glad to see him go'...that's not going to resolve anything and actually promotes hate and racism...As the lovely presenter lady said its unfortunate as it would've been good to hear Ashwin's point of view. I have seen the politics behind rugby even between white Afrikaans and white English people. Look at all the squad lineup of even the Sharks team...how many white English speaking people do you see there? Can we see the divide, not just Black and white, but across language and cultures..White English people here are also true South Africans,..say this to a few people (not all) and you will see the angry response and defensive hatred....I say until there is a balanced White English / White Afrikaans / Black & Coloured team, things like this will continue happening..there is an element of bully-style that has dominated in this country for many years unfortunately...got to get past this and humble ourselves and truly respect all people...Don't necessarily have to agree with the next person or live or follow the same ways as each person is different, BUT respect and acceptance of eachother,

[@markbonker6861]

Koosie Van Schokwik I agree with you, im sickened by the amount of blatant racism in this comment section. Ashwin seems like a man of integrity and discipline, so if he felt the need to walk off the set, then his cause is just. Proud of white people who can identify racial bullying and be remorseful.

[@peterabrahamse1798]

2023. Ashwinn nogsteeds n p..s

[@rodneyfox4949]

So it turns out that he didn't watch the game, that's why he couldn't review it, and that's why he pulled the race card.

[@martinjoubert3172]

hahahaha - You know what they say about "if the shoe fits ......" quota player ...

[@wesleyockhuis9888]

Let us first get the context before making ridiculous, pathetic and uninformed comments!!

[@wondermot2780]

Wesley Ockhuis ok, was that comment also targeted at Ashwin?

[@timrogers2045]

Agreed.

[@bd2hgt]

Good statement

[@wesleyockhuis9888]

Yes of course! Do I think he should've handled matter/issue differently, yes of course. Do I know what was said....No. If I know (knew) what was said, it probably in my "layman proffesional opinion" 😊should've not been in his "best interest(s)" to simply walk off air... Surely there is /or should've/could've/would've been "other avenues" to consult/follow/exhaust to get to the bottom of initial apparent "off air" disagreements....??? and then deal with it accordingly.....

[@wondermot2780]

Wesley Ockhuis ok Wesley, well the reason for his entitled racist drama is out. Go read about it and then write another book for us

[@riaanvanniekerk3519]

Let him walk out the building and down the road to home. Get someone professional. Ashwin can surely sort out his problems in a proper manner.

[@zugzug9969]

Quotas are the problem here... can anyone really believe that in sport you can have quotas.... sport is performance based... This whole situation is self inflicted because being a quota player will always be in the back of the sportsman or womans mind, knowing they are not fit for purpose, but have to actually strive beyond their own capabilities just to fit in. Think about this.... Ashwin would have needed to exceed himself just to keep his position.... not fair on him... and not fair on the team... not fair on the country.... and not even fair on the opponent you actually playing against.... SA Rugby is no longer a threat to play against, because the team is already mentally and physically disadvantaged....

[@botsle]

Was a quota player, is a quota pundit (was?)?

[@stanmarr4488]

Michael Elstob yes...every person of colour will always be labeled as a quota,no matter what you achieve...you are the reason there is so much hatred in this country...you just see people of colour as garden boys,maids or street sweepers...

[@grantking4891]

the man was SA player of the year. Jannie du plessis is a quota player.

[@grantking4891]

Jannie did not belong there. thats what was implied. Ashwin was SA player of the year in his first season. So you are saying they made the quota player the best player in the team.

[@botsle]

Stan Marr Jeez pellie! Where did that come from? Too much hatred. He was a quota player and counted on the quota law. He was a quota pundit counted against that regulation too... I didnt cone up with the term quota, it is a legal term you know... May I not use it? Who hates who?

[@erickcloete7899]

Ashwin AA Presenter, you will not be missed.

[@gurkin2]

From quota player to quota presenter, never been good at either. He doesn't have the brain capacity to understand that it's bad for business for EVERYONE to throw a tantrum live on air. My guess is they probably got sick of writing the plays for him to read and handed him a blank card. But wait, he's not worried! He's reaching for his back pocket! Is it yellow, is it red? No! He pulls out South Africa's number 1 go-to defense...The race card!!!

[@cecilvanwyk6594]

Ummm Ashwin you were not that good son. You started games ahead of players that were better than you. If the shoe fits Boet

[@markbonker6861]

I am shocked at the audacity of the white people in this comment section. Ashwin is a man of integrity and discipline, so if he felt the need to walk off the set, then good for him. Furthermore, how dare you all try to brush Apartheid under the rug like it was some inconvenience. That regime destroyed the coloured community, leaving them dead or in very poor circumstances. As a white person, I am ashamed to be associated with all of you.

[@charlsmit7143]

Mark Bönker Do you know why Ashwin walked of stage He wasn't prepared Nick and Naas had to do all the talking He used this quota thing as excuse So no , no integrity sorry shouldn't be there

[@stefanvanrooyen6695]

Hectic

[@johanweakley2658]

This was going to go to the equality court but everything has gone quiet since this fake walkout of Willemse. Maybe because they don't know how to make it look like Naas and Nick's fault. Willemse is a has been, why doesn't he take the 50 mil or so that he received for that obscure, bizarre BEE deal and leave the rugby viewers of this country alone.

[@NeoFowler]

kING!

[@johnhulley889]

Mr. Willemse shows his background in this unprofessional conduct. Maybe he wants to go into politics and is using the Supersport forum as a steppingstone. As a pure quota player he still has a chip on his shoulder. I pity the players in South African who actually deserves their places in the various teams as they are playing under the stigma of people like Mr. Willemse.

[@MikeMeyers.]

to j ziman and many others that thinks like j ziman, please tell me, what man will just react in that manner without reason. what i learned about afrikaners white men they are very devious and undercover racism. for many years those two Naas and Nick always crit black players, especially behind the scenes. and that's is what AW talking about. I can imagine what were said, to piss off a guy like AW because he is a very clam man.

[@tyronnejardim6943]

The truth has come out now .According to crew and staff ,AW is lazy and does not do his match analyses ,never shows up on time and leaves all the work to Naas and Nick to do ,then he uses that ,then takes credit .So onviously Nick and Naas gave their statements about the incident and so have the staff on the day ,guess who hasn't and refuses to ,AW.Why ,because he knows what he did was wrong and he tried to oust Nick and Naas cause they themselves put him on the spot cause they are fed up doing all the hard work and AW just stuffs around .This i believe cause AW is arrogant like most sports stars thinking they are the greatest and AW was brought down a peg ,then he reacted like a snowflake child and brought race into cause that is his only defence ,trying to push blame and avoid getting into trouble like a coward .He should be fired or suspended for this,he used the racial tension in this country like a very immature and spoilt brat .He deserves to be fired .

[@tyronnejardim6943]

Carey Queen so you play the race card.Typical .

[@thekgi1349]

Wellem I am proud of you.You are a real man and I am glad you don't take non-sense from apartheid era super-stars who never had real competition and opposition. Big ups.

[@brucedicks6180]

Big ups to a guy that wasn't doing his job then got mad when he was questioned by his fellow presenters? He basically threw a tantrum and you give him big ups? Do you even know what happened here? He didn't watch the game and they were commenting on and when they asked him his opinion he obviously didn't know what to say then he played the old race card like a coward! Big ups to you showing the entire world what standards you live by

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

what a fool you are,also with a huge inferiority complex

[@witherbloomxx7202]

The worst part of this is that Ashwin Willemse lives a very Privileged life. Earns more than most South Africans. He basically threw a passive tantrum and blamed it on Racism. How ridiculous. The job of a group of analysts is to discuss, just because someone doesn't agree with you, that doesn't make them racist. Sis on you Ashwin, I have lost all respect for you!

[@liontsowaseb7057]

Bef♡k!!!😂🤣🤣

[@TheJeans777]

If you make a derogatory or judgemental comment/attack on a public social platform, you are being rude, abusive, and simply of extremely poor character. I'm taking no pleasure in reporting your profile, but I feel strong enough over this matter to do it. Let's please respect one another as people. This was an unfortunate incident, but let's not blast it into a full-blown social and racial issue.

[@osieta]

Now that is wisdom.

[@stannisbarracuda5693]

now u a man i can respect

[@TheJeans777]

Chunky Giblets agreed, surely there must still be limits to what is acceptable and what is not. For instance, would you think it is fair if I concluded that you are an d...., not even knowing you from a bar of soap? I believe one can exercise your right to free speech within the confines of mutual, human respect.

[@TheJeans777]

Chunky Giblets here you and I can have a respectful debate, without swearing at each other because we are threatened by the other's opinion. It would be nice if we can all respect one another like that...

[@TheJeans777]

the prophet clear lack of literacy aside (I am winded even before I start reading rants like yours which don't even boast a single full-stop), why would you not use your own name? Little insignificant mice behind keyboards act like you do.

[@ebrahimessack8056]

So sensitive Ash. It’s just banter.

[@tyronnejardim6943]

This makes so much sense now .AW could not win an argument against Nick and Naas over NZ rugby teams play for the ABs and SA teams don't do the same which is obvious and factual ,all over the world people know this .AW countered by using the Lions as an example ,but 1 team cannot benefit the Bok team that's just obvious and as always Nick and Naas rugby brains destroyed AW on live tv and like a spoilt child goes on the attack using race and quotas as his defence that is why the lady presenter did not even defend him ,she was shocked at his response and it being off topic .AW just lost an argument against them and went on a tantrum .Male stuff but using this as his defence ,childish and immature .That is why you can see Nick laughing cause it's ridiculous,which it is.

[@cobuswessels5320]

Poes

[@richardbrough4900]

Lol drama queen!

[@wesleyg3913]

He should be fired for his rant. There was racist undertones on his part. Surely they can find better presenters anyway. His knowledge is limited.

[@wondermot2780]

This has gone to far, I am done,

[@johnathanthebeast5538]

Lekker Ashwin!! I don't know if this is racism but I agree that one should stand up for himself when being constantly bullied and taken for a gat. I believe that most people would've acted worse because they treated him as if he's a child

[@elsadupreez4324]

Don’t play out your grievances in the public domain. The viewers are Paying viewers and did not sign up for behaviour like this. Surely there are channels and procedures to air your grievances. Act professional and respect will come your way.

[@graemebartmann7872]

Well Ashwin got the bullet,and Naas and Nick are still there ☝️🙈🤣

[@d.j.russel4029]

Ashwin my bra', nou gat staat djy en maak djou naam poes voor allie mense op tievie land. Nai man! Sies!

[@careyqueen3606]

Fuck that its about time black people stand up to these bullies.

[@avt6280]

En toe gaan maak Ashwin sy naam gat!! Sies...!

[@darollklein8777]

Alet van Tonder with all due respect. Jy weet nie wat het hom tot by daardie punt gedryf nie. Ons almal kan hom sleg maak en kritiseer maar plaas jouself in sy skoene.

[@avt6280]

Daroll Klein was dit regtig nodig dat hy die apartheid kaart moes gebruik...dis so holgery dit maak my braak.

[@darollklein8777]

Dit is hartseer om altyd oor die verldede te praat. Ons sal nie a kleurvolle Suid Afrika kan bou as ons telkens verwys na die verlede nie. Ja, wat gebeur het in die verlede was 'n moeilie tyd vir ons almal.

[@avt6280]

Daroll Klein so beweeg ons vorentoe sonder om ons name gat te maak :-)

[@Anti-terrorist3112]

Drugs.....

[@juanaddison]

It is a typical response for our fellow south africans to shift blame when they are undermined and upset. I hate that in 2018 people still use the apartheid era that ended 26 YEARS ago to try and prove a point and put up a scene. This is another enormous dissapointment.