Chasing the Sun 2 Ep4 Review: SCRUM FOR SOUTH AFRICA | The Big Jim Show

[@haggiesm]

When Bongi walks into the changing room and starts crying - not hiding it, just balling - I developed a whole new love for the Springboks. And to then see Rassie and him hug each other, just finished me. It's a picture of what SA can be and the role rugby can play. It's men from different backgrounds coming together, not just to work, but being vulnerable and actually loving each other. It's healthy masculinity. It's beautiful and something I hope people beyond the rugby world get to see.

[@gazza2232]

Beautifully put

[@StevenBenjaminAuthor]

😭got me too

[@MeiA-h9r]

Means a lot man Means a lot 😢

[@JeyesFluid]

This is not new, this is and has always been rugby. What the rugby world needs is genuine respectful speakers and hosts like Jim, Egg Chaser, Two Cents Rugby, Wildkard and less toxic old has beens and media jurnos with agendas and gripes.

[@hammellation]

I also loved it in the change room when Pieter Steph looks around, then has a few choice words to say to the team.

[@MetYsJa]

What i loved most, was that England took the boks 2019 game plan, and the boks winning that match proves that the boks had evolved further since the previous world cup.

[@SpatialMS]

If you watch the end closely you will see Bongi put out his hand for a hand shake and Rassie just pulls him in for a hug. A very special moment I feel privileged to have seen.

[@darrylgraves5265]

100% Agree. Bongi's dress room break down, was a manifestation what every man goes through that has done something really hard with the weight of your fam or village or country on your shoulders and winning. It is most humbling and extraordinay feeling and all men could relate to that last clip. It was amazing. I loved it! Definitely my fav moment of the whole series when him and Rassie hug. Love this series

[@FrancoisCalitz-h3j]

The words Rassie spoke when he gave him that hug "Jy is ń wonderlike seun" wich translates in English to: You are are wonderful son.Thats the true camaraderie and love for one another in our brilliant Bok camp. So proud to be a South African when i see this.🤙🇿🇦😎

[@rudiviljoen1017]

Big Jim....Legend! You one of us....South African brother💪

[@MalagaTravels]

We love you BJ. You and Tim feels so part of this big SA family. Thanks for bringing this great channel to Rugby World. Keep up the good work

[@carebear396]

What a man Pieter Steph is. Was incredible throughout the tournament

[@ThePaPaRaZZiSA]

He was insane in the Final. Can't wait for the next episode

[@jksinorbit]

Polly is a straight up legend... How many people, nevermind sportsman wouldn't buckle under that pressure. He just takes it in his stride and produces flawlessness.

[@nevillelamberti]

Rugby is the greatest game ever played by humans. The scrum is the most primary defining feature of rugby. The Springbok scrum in 2023 is the most powerful in the history of the game. Thanks Jim. Your content is brilliant.

[@mikesouter]

Every South African politician should watch Chasing the Sun 2 and each of them in turn should stand up and tell us what they are going to do for South Africa.

[@DanSHOUT]

They wouldn’t get it, Mike!

[@chrisnaude2929]

It would take them away from their feasting at the trough.

[@Alias-gy3tz]

As should the 4 richest families that fund these useless politicians in order for them to keep stealing the wealth of our beautiful country and selling it to the highest bidders, leaving the South Africans poor. They, along with our politicians, are traitors to our nation.

[@jonathandavis8599]

no please!. they would edit it so that it's Cyril hugging Bongi and also Cyril kicking the final penalty to win the match.

[@hyonimarru]

@@jonathandavis8599

[@Burninglash]

Jim.what I love about you is your integrity. You don't mince words, and you give credit where it's due. There is a part of the back story that, if you are not South African, will go over your head. Rugby was an apartheid symbol. It was the sport of Afrikaaner nationalism. As such, black South Africa rejected it except for a part of the Eastern Cape, the rest of black South Africa focused on football. Nelson Mandela, backing our first World Cup winning team, started the shift. The Bongi story is about how Rugby heros started to reach deep rural black South Africans. Rugby has gone from a divisive sport to an inclusive sport. Rugby heros are now South Afrcan heroes. That's also why the genuine brotherhood message is so powerful at home. These men are not faking the relationships for the media. This is real unity and when we are united we are unstoppable.

[@ICT-t7n]

Spot on. The transformation is absolutely miraculous and so beautiful!

[@the_katman2181]

Well said. The transformation of the game in SA doesn't have to do with quotas and numbers. It has to do with how the game transformed from a perceived symbol of Afrikaner exclusiveness and division to a symbol of unity, strength and brotherhood. It's such a great organic storyline that should be the perfect metaphor for what can be achieved in other parts of our society too.

[@phillipmiga3961]

Some of your story is true some of it you missed research,black south Africa was playing rugby in the 80s while Mandela was in jail I have seen photos of black players back then,before bongi we used to have chester Williams apartheid saw black south Africa getting good at rugby n decided to cut them off,and world rugby decided to suspended south Africa from participating in all of rugby against other nstions

[@Burninglash]

@phillipmiga3961 yes I skimmed over details. My point wasn't who was playing so much as what the springbok rugby represented in 1994

[@phillipmiga3961]

@@Burninglash just research Errol Tobias and his book,there were other provinces playing rugby they were not recognized so blacks didn't reject it,apartheid make it sure it must not be televised but there are pictures/photos to show

[@m.t.1187]

Ep 4 gave me a lot of respect for Bongi. To see what the Boks and his role as captian meant to him is amazing. He understands and appreciates the responsibility placed on his shoulders and is willing to die for his country in the Boks jersey. Mapimpi's story will forever be the most touching of all, but Bongi has all of my love and support after seeing Ep 4. We were all crying after we beat Eng in that semi.

[@haydenjacobs5866]

Hi Jim, did you know the title of the series is actually a response to a speech by Mandela where he says he dreams of a day that ALL the children of South africa can play together under the sun. Gives the series even more emotion and nation building.

[@pieterbarnard2259]

I cried!!! Wish every ANC Government can watch this! We can change this wonderful country in ONE YEAR. We have the people

[@oj4249]

Best episode yet of Chasing the Sun. RG the Viking. Kurt Lee thinking all was over but the team saying “we got you”. Ox Nche telling us his methodical approach to the scrum 🤣. Vincent Koch aka Mr incredible winning a penalty with an injured knee. At the end you see what a player and person Bongi is. The week after the English media are hammering him for the whole Kant saga 🤦🏻‍♂️. It’s for South Africa 🇿🇦🔥.

[@the_katman2181]

Poor KLA thinking he'd dropped the whole tournament by knocking that critical ball on. And then Kwagga walking over and saying "don't worry, we've got this". What a great moment.

[@syd9041]

As Saffers we are more accustomed to derision and scorn when it comes to analysis of the Springboks. What's the name of that NZ show endlessly spouting drivel lead by some Sir Whosit? Thank you Jim for that intelligent, articulate, heartfelt and genuine reflection on a superb documentary of an exceptional moment in sporting history. The Springbok story is much more than just the game we love to watch.

[@mikesouter]

Return home.

[@johanstruwig3815]

@@mikesouter there are no flights.

[@mikesouter]

@@johanstruwig3815 😂

[@ChristineSounes-mr8ug]

We were crying with Bongi. Problem with us is the policians not the people. We are so proud,

[@thandisilec835]

It’s the people too, politicians who are divisive wouldn’t be able to thrive without Co-sign from some sectors of public. Let’s be honest, politicians are part of us and we are part of them, we don’t live in isolation if each other. Many white SAns to this day still boldly and loudly without any contrition, wish for good old apartheid days…do you know how hurtful and counter to this country moving forward that is, when white SAns can’t simply say we are sorry and we’d like to make this right, what was done on our behalf isn’t right as we are not ok with it to be the benefactors of apartheid and oppression of another? You don’t seem to understand how that humility and humanity to be able to apologise could unlock this country’s true potential…Mandela tried to show white SAns the way, with with gracious forgiveness when no apology was given. I’m mixed race SAn so I know how some wh it e SAns really feel and often let their guard down around me or my own white father. He’s mostly disgusted how soulless some of his Owen race of men are, no self awareness or sense of Ubuntu. Malema wouldn’t thrive, neither would Zille if we’re so much better than our politicians as SAns

[@veronicaniekerk982]

Hi Boeta. I'm a passionate 75 yr old Springboks fan.....adopted them all so I'm your Aunty also ...love your reviews....keep up the good work. We're a rugby family...(Dyers)....so I know my rugby. That scrum is a thing of beauty....❤

[@garygould3651]

Rassie and Bongi at the end was so special for me. It's so much more than father and son as you say. This is a real life example of a black man and a white man being men together. Being real. Stronger together as was our mantra. A real life symbol of what we can do together. Huge. Our politics is so divisive, but this is real proof that in the cutting edge of life and word class achievement that we can do so much more united. Love it.

[@marchennink]

Big Jim, You'd be a great South African. I loved the way you played the game, and I guarantee you, your rugby mythology would fit into any Springbok squad!!! And your channel rocks Big Man! Marc🇿🇦

[@85eldon]

Well said Jim. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇿🇦❤

[@MrTrevorstuart]

The only aspect of south Africa that's living the dream of Nelson Mandela is the springbok team...we have alot going on in this country but that team just set the dream of unity and brother hood ..😊

[@Castlebandit1983]

Ive been rewatching all your podcasts leading up to the world cup as well as during the world cup again, now with having the insight that we get from this beautiful documentary. Its incredibly fascinating to see how much more work goes into winning the world cup than just playing rugby. Thanks big jim for your contribution to the game, always look forward to hearing your commentary. Keep it up!

[@isaaclesibakgomo1938]

This is more than RUGBY, true 🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🤝🏾🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@absamail7571]

Hi Jim you turn me into a big fan of your show. Well done!!!!!!!

[@eloisevermeulen2986]

Amazing review! One can see how much respect you have for South Africa! Love it🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@mariussmall-smith4401]

Jim is a massive asset to rugby. North and South.

[@brucebeath9548]

Great review. I observed the ending caught you just as it caught me. A very poignant moment, Love your program.

[@mornevanderbank4522]

Nice review!! Another player who was very influential when coming on but didn't get a specific shoutout in the review was Ox Nche!! He was a big part of the episode and in the semi-final! Thanks Ox!!

[@ryanmatthews4239]

Top class summary, Jim! Especially your assessment of the need for male role models these days - fathers who will shape the next generation!

[@wot4922]

That's what's missing...strong fathers in the home. Boys are growing up not knowing how to handle the pressure of being a man and girls have no direction on what to expect of themselves to be decent women. Everybody lacking values and behaving in outrageous ways to make money.🤞🇿🇦

[@pietervanwyk9745]

I can listen to this man all day long...Respect Big Jim

[@stevearries1753]

Nice pronunciation of Daan Human👌. Great insight again

[@redhowell7856]

Nice one Big Jim - loving these and especially your lived personal insights. Thank you for this Mate - it's about more than Rugby, its' men and relationships. Bloody sublime take on it Mate.👊

[@mangashu911gt]

Great vid. I think I speak for South Africa when I say Big Jim is invited to the braai.

[@SuperSwany1]

I always look forward to these episode reviews of Chasing the sun, so well thought out and a real deep insight into the mentality and sense of purpose in the team. Chasing the sun is a series any rugby fan can appreciate no matter which country or team you support.

[@christoduplessis8177]

Big Jim, you get it, so hard, and I love you for it. You share the story with authenticity. Thank you ❤

[@monwabisihenisi3877]

Well done Jim, you did it again 🙌🙌

[@monwabisihenisi3877]

Thank you for giving us free exclusive interviews with the current great players of the game.

[@BB_SA2027]

Thank you for the respect and honour you show our country and our Boks.🇿🇦 South Africa is a vibe, its a feeling, its a nation. We are more than rugby.

[@matthewbull6102]

Totally agree with Jim - the end with Bongi - unbelievable.

[@mikesouter]

Just a brilliant story.

[@peterwomersley]

i anticipate your reviews as much as I wait for the next episode Deep insight and relevance as to how we show up as humans on and off the field.

[@Sir_Lista]

Handre Pollard is one special player that comes once in a decade, indeed he has to be mention in the same bracket as (Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Christiano Ronaldo, Floyd Mayweather, Tiger Woods, Michael Schumacher) He is an Icon

[@MobBarley00]

Decade? No bruv. Generation.

[@rkaylor5769]

Jim is a real credit to this sport.

[@JJMaritz1976]

I've been waiting for this video for 2 days. Thank you for what you are doing for rugby Jim....especially South African rugby.

[@richardfleming8486]

Regards BIG Jim, from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦

[@orlandosadie6283]

From the FRA game with so much ecstacy to ENG game with 70 min agony left the supporters with only relieve at the end and we can sympathize with Bongi

[@presterjohn4123]

There is so much going wrong in SA due to politicians. Lack of jobs, lack of education, lack of law and order, lack of electricity and now a water crisis. Yet here is a group of South African men that give hope to a country. Every ordinary South African knows if they work together the country would be one of the richest on the planet but the politicians benefit from sowing racism and division. That’s why people cry when they watch this.

[@mikesouter]

Big Jim. Bang on right with your review of this episode.

[@tonic8945]

Handre Pollard would be brilliant in a remake of the Man with no name spaghetti westerns, he has ice water in his veins 😊

[@Sean-fz1zg]

Pollard's pre match press conference comments told me he was ready for the moment

[@ziyahhavea355]

Even his responses in the prefinal presscon in 2019, with Siya and Shtick, very impressive. Polly sure has ice in his veins.

[@Pierre-v6t]

Please don't worry about pronunciation of any South African words. These are great takes on CTS

[@jandreneethling5664]

And then I realised I wrote a comment on Pollard too early.. Thank U Big J.. U are as much of a legend as the game U promote!! Thank U “big” Jim for your time and effort in promoting Rugby!

[@wernerswardt7512]

I have not seen ep 4 yet but I shed a tear when I realized how much it means to these players and coaches to play and serve the people of this broken country

[@petes9524]

It's not a broken country, it's the country against shitty politicians at half time. Gaan uit en vok hulle op vir Suid Afrika, jou familie en jou bure.

[@jacqueshollands5630]

So eloquent and honest in his assessment. The Big Jim Show is becoming one of my favourites on KZbin

[@tabofaith]

I agree. Handre Pollard is something special. I've never seen anyone like him. Truly is a legend of the sport

[@orajoubert1242]

And very soft on the eye!

[@heathtotalpccozw]

You nailed it again Jim! I respect your view on this. I saw it from a different perspective but I like how you put it!

[@Vlerkies]

Nice one Jim. Played as a youngster, couch critic (with beer) as an adult, but even as a Saffer this is quite an eye opening doccy. So so very much happening behind the scenes. I'm sure its the same for all Int teams, its just that that producers and the Team gave us the access on what is Rugby's greatest stage. Higher levels of respect installing. Cant wait for your interview with PSDT.

[@henrygiddy]

Awesome work Sir , full respect👏🏼

[@ceemcdee6697]

Enjoy all your content brother, keep up the entertainment 👍

[@williambotha5864]

Me: see "Big JIm Show": Click: Like: Subscribe (again): Watch: RInse: Repeat. Damn - now what do I do the rest of the evening?

[@LibertypopUK]

Look forward to this every week :)

[@dehanbekker513]

Favorite sporting podcast! Keep ‘em coming!

[@nicodavids4604]

Thanks for your honesty Jim appreciate it

[@janniecarter]

Such an important and masculine message you make in this video about masculinity. Thank you.

[@waynestrydom-ks1yf]

Thank you this just bring me to tears i am proudly South African and love my countty dearly thanks for brining out what we see and the world dont see

[@francoiscoetzer9920]

This is why the Boks are 4-time world cup champions. South Africans just want it more, and elevate their passion and commitment to a level that other nations will never comprehend.

[@ceemcdee6697]

Jim, I am sure you will agree here. Just imagine these guys do another rugby documentary on the All Black and springbok rivalry. That documentary would he epic😂

[@grantevans6597]

The best review on the internet, Jim. Your family in South Africa thank you. I'm too old to scrum anymore, but what remains for me at my age, is the healthy, emotionally intelligent connection between men and I, like many others, had a bit of a cry this episode. And Jim, your pronunciation of Daan Human was spot on!

[@toscabrutus1781]

Jim uitstekende program! Baie Geluk! Groete uit LIma Peru!

[@carlosl-f2433]

Wow great review. Heartfelt and genuine.

[@Jp-dp4qw]

You get it Jim! Good for you! Keep telling the world!

[@jacopieters7285]

The Bongi moment is similar for me as Chasing the Sun 1 when Rassie spoke about Makazoli Mapiempie. You never knew these things about these blokes, now Bongi...you know him as a hardman for SA, often critisized cos he is compared to Malcolm Marx...but boy, what a legend he turns out to be.

[@ShaunyTravels.]

Been waiting for this one boy ❤!!!

[@sherilaattoe6510]

I always look forward to your videos Jim

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Great SUPERGREAT going Jim‼️ ‘Spread the word’ (as Tim from EC always says!) Such a fantastic cause for the magnificent Game of RF THANKS again👊🔥 🪖

[@dumisaralane]

Love and appreciate you Jim.

[@annomario]

yes this transcends sport...it is epic

[@Jan-hz2sz]

Superb review Jim. Articulate as always but your insights don't cease to impress for their surprising (if I may confess!) depths and evident thoughtfulness.

[@leonabc298]

Incredible, insightful review of an incredible journey. Thank you Jim, for giving the wonderful sport we love so much, the credit and admiration it deserves.

[@myleslea5483]

Your Daan Human pronunciation was good 👏🙌

[@jacniemand7483]

Thanks for being genuine. Authenticity crosses boundaries. I was crying like an old man during that last scene.

[@simonpaulmiddleton]

Love your commentary - honest, robust, generous.

[@GonzoSA]

Beautifully put mate. Yes indeed, there is much in this subject matter that invokes the spirit of what it means to be a man in a world thats lost the definition.

[@danielcain6671]

Great pods Jim I’m a born Swindon like yourself but South African by dad and family love your shows keep it up x

[@duncangravy6060]

I think this documentary might get an oscar

[@tjcoetzee]

I cried at the end of this episode.

[@AndrewAW-w2l]

Bongi is going to be the next Bok captain

[@stu1944]

Top stuff Jim 👏

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Thank you for giving Handre Pollard the credit he deserves. Some South Africans won't do that, in their minds Manie Libbok is the hero, even though the prove is in the records held by Pollard. Pollard is our best flyhalf by far since rugby became a professional sport.

[@eddielmoss10]

Hi Jim. Are you going to review the final episode? Really enjoy your content!

[@ziyahhavea355]

Wow! Thanks Jim, looking forward to your interview with PSTD and DDA and the AB players.

[@CraigWedge]

Awesome review Jim! You wear your heart on your sleeve, which is impressive for a big oke👊🏻 All the best

[@monicaalaya]

Love your review Big Jim, Love your perspective over chasing the sun, out of all the reviews that are being done on this, I get the sense that you can relate most to how South Africa feels about the Springboks. You are right, this is a great episode about how men and let's just face it, you don't get more manly than a rugby player can be warriors and vulnerable at the same time.

[@suzettepersent560]

Much respect to you Jim

[@bullsfan3705]

Excellent. Love it!

[@clibo1]

Tadgh Furlong comes from a farming family, according to his wiki.

[@w00000]

Thanks for the great review Jim!

[@paulloeve3695]

Big Jim, terrific player and equally terrific rugby analyst. Superb presentation by a real rugby man. Cheers from Durban🍺

[@WayneErradu]

Brilliant review Jim!

[@thudeshreenaidoo3330]

What a well researched and informative channel Jim! Respect ✊🏽