This Is South African School Rugby | Schoolboy Rugby Big Hits, Steps and Magical Moments

[@lucasgreen2109]

I love how the whole school really gets behind the team. I wish it were the same in England, but as a country we are more into football unfortunatley.

[@nice1256]

Lucas Green Rugby is still more popular in England than SA believe it was or not. Football is also still number one here too. Although there probably has been a gravitation to Rugby football after Siya Kholisi lifted Webby. Schoolboy Rugby is a different level though. Only the top schools private and gov play it though. There are also good sponsors in Schoolboy rugby tournaments and derby games. As well as TV coverage on Super Sport.

[@lucasgreen2109]

@@nice1256 in schools in England it's treated as a second rate sport a lot of the time. I feel like England is missing out on lots of great talent. Most athletic people will gravitate towards football in England. I think we are just starting to see a good representation of England from the younger guys in the squad. I hope by the next world cup the country can get behind them as SA did in 2019:)

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I never got to play rugby at my school or football because I’m a woman, my girl has, broke her thumb in the warm up last time she played though 🤦🏼‍♀️. She’s very strong

[@rorkesparks2598]

Moved to SA so my son could go to one of these schools...... best sacrifice I could have ever made

[@Healingson]

Footy is number 1 in SA too bro

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

South Africans have the perfect mix of strength, speed and agility. This video is amazing work.

[@tm.8399]

It is called drug enhancement.

[@macraerobinson5511]

T M. Glad someone said something!!! I was 6ft 3 and 113kgs when i was this age and I’d be considered not big enough to be a water boy on one of these teams......

[@ethantitus7883]

@@macraerobinson5511 you are big enough , don't compare yourself with these guys who work harder than you

[@tm.8399]

@@averageyoutubeuser5537 because it's true lmao, genetically South Africa is nowhere in the tallest and heaviest of the world and when everyone take drugs (strongman) South Africa doesn't stand out. How many rugby player from South Africa going to Europe end up getting caught, in France 5/6 the last 3 years, even specialist from South Africa says its an issue about how poor the control are. Ralepelle didn't spend three months in France he got caught. The worst is, he got caught 3 times but none in South Africa, it was every time when he played in Europe, against Ireland at Dublin (with an other team mate) and 2 times in France. Same goes for like Dyantyi that couldn't play the world cup, they didn't see it until world association checked. And Goosen, and pienaar etc... Let's not talk about 95 The world has an heritage of farmer, that was the job of about 80% of the European. Europe made war for centuries every where. That is not a good arg. www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/sport/amp/rugby-union/50785122

[@tm.8399]

@@ethantitus7883 bodybuilder also claim they work harder until we discover they are on roid and then they claim bullshits stuff to defend themselves. Studies show that the take of roid doesn't require hard work nor good alimentation to become a sitting bull.

[@jamestuomey]

I played against Hilton College around 18 years ago, when they were touring Ireland. They beat us by 20 and seemed a very well-organised team, but the main thing I remember is how shocked they were at our basic facilities. They expected terraces and chanting fans, not the one man and his dog that turned up to watch us play.

[@extra4594]

Yeah in SA rugby is the blood of the schools. Always a big deal no matter who youre playing

[@kelvinbongumusathobanisibo4260]

I hope the one man and his dog enjoyed the footy! You killed me there😂😂🤣

[@LadyT06]

The last 2 sentences took me out 😂😂😅!

[@mustangsally2048]

Lol

[@shemmuthanga6352]

2:18 Somebody give this kid a contract. 🔥🔥

[@placebo8705]

I tell you this brings me so much pride in South African school boy rugby. I am 5 years out of Pretoria Boys High, the School at 2:20 who scored that beautiful try to beat Affies. I can still remember my debut at u/15E (Yes we had like 8 teams an age group in 2012) beating King Edward School, and being so sore I couldn't walk up the boarding house steps. We lost 108 - 0 to Grey Bloem later that year but I sure do miss this sport.

[@alricbrown4388]

My hele eerste klub rugby game na skool, was vir die 0/20 A span vir Noordelikes ( NTK - Parow ) 1ste Game van die seisoen. Danie Craven Stadion. Maties. 108 - 0 Verloor. Ek wou nog nooit so vinnig van n veld af kom nie. Maar seker een van die wedstryde waarin ek die meeste geleer het,

[@shelr8204]

I matriculated 08 and I remember playing C team for Parktown against Pretoria Boys High. Wow !! Backline players as big as our forwards yet as fast as our backs 🤣 It was brutal.

[@JayJayAY1234]

Reminds me of playing Glenwood or PMB Boys in KZN. They had like 12 teams in open age group. When most schools had like 6-8 teams in open age group. Then Glenwood got caught out with the one kid recently being like 20 and saying he was under18 playing in the backline haha.

[@ErnestJHobbs]

Ha ha ha ha ha I played 7th team and we demolished a Jhb school 60odd - 0, only to be humbled by Grey 107 - 0 a few months later. The work ethic of those in Bloem is clear, all the way down to 10th and u15F... But I do miss being next to Brooks....

[@MetYsJa]

This here we learn to live. Class of 98.

[@bourgeoisiez764]

Not a good sign for the future of Nz rugby. Our kids are getting less and less into rugby. Kids arnt even allowed to play bullrush at school anymore. A lot of parents putting their kids into soccer and tennis or to scared to put their kids up against islander kids lol yet sth Africa rugby roots look strong!!!

[@michaeldengg]

nah bro. Rugby in NZ is rigged ay. the heavier the better, especially in younger ages, people dont wanna play

[@bourgeoisiez764]

phayke yeah bro it’s wrecking our grass roots

[@michaeldengg]

@@bourgeoisiez764 Facts. I was going to play rugby, but I played football(soccer) instead. I was a midget in like year 3. At trials I played against a bunch of 5'3 (this was year 3) kid that rammed into me every time. Probably more wide than tall. I never played rugby again. But tbf. Football suits me well

[@bourgeoisiez764]

phayke some kids just grow slower. That’s what makes us better. growing up playing against huge kids with beards lol gives you the best foot work

[@michaeldengg]

@@bourgeoisiez764 yeah but its getting so bad its rigged

[@Rotatinhatin]

Always have mad love for my Bok brothers!! Love from NZ!🤎

[@randyschwaggins]

I'm an England fan and all I can say is wow! Not just the rugby which was amazing in all departments but the passion of the support...just wow again!

[@BAYKING_316]

Love any sport that brings people together like this

[@SavedbyHim]

Amen brother

[@TrascyJaac]

As a kiwi, a gotta say that was pretty good.

[@nice1256]

Budding Boks! Love and loved schoolboy Rugby! Even with a team like Saints it was brill to watch when we could cause such upsets as a Pretoria Boys defeat under Jonathan Ross captaincy. Also beating St. John's at home after being 20 down at the break. I know oaks be lugging at me at this moment. But even tier two is entertainment mate! Loosing to Paul Roos by 40 points was an honorable thing! At least it wasn't 50 ;

[@proudsaffa2357]

After the Boks, the All Blacks are my team. Goose bump stuff that Haka.

[@proudsaffa2357]

@@nice1256 Saints, being St Charles?

[@usoprince]

With a country that has a population of nearly 58 million compared to NZ 4 million..

[@Rodz-vg2el]

58 million, man they should have at least 3 world cup teams, and at least 20 super rugby teams. That's a lot of people to go through, but not all would play.

[@deathbymyside]

SA schoolboy rugby looking strong.... Much respect from a Kiwi

[@galaxyplays4233]

Thx

[@RB-el5rm]

Watching this in New Zealand makes me excited for the future SA teams contending the AB's! Bring back the nail biters between the two Goliaths

[@sbonisozondi1457]

It lovely how this sport unite us, we are all humans after all, let stop this fighting and share this beautiful country ,SA

[@nduduzomqapheli8161]

politics divide us ....

[@hasancasperlabuschagne7579]

When I was in matric at PRG in 2007, our no.3 prop was 140 kg. Locks close to 2m tall. Schoolboy rugby in SA is elite level.

[@joemama6710]

Steroid level

[@jeandenysschen5269]

@sheldon fords so why are you here?

[@mikesummers6880]

My boy is a lock he is 12 and wears size 11 boots and is 5 ,10 in height and is strong as an ox ,he wants to play for Wales one day so look out SA.

[@jeandenysschen5269]

@@mikesummers6880 5'10 at 12yo! He is going to be a big boy. Can't wait to see him next to Etzebeth

[@kingsman3087]

@@mikesummers6880 okay, dream on

[@music4thesoul491]

This gave me goosebumps. Memories of high school came rushing in. 🇰🇪

[@george64]

Get em on the steroids young is how the games played in SA

[@nocturnalrainbows6167]

@@george64 you sound bitter 😂😂😂😂😂

[@yaboiicj94]

@@george64 🤣🤣🤣 someone never made first team

[@TheJimhow]

Proof that we don't need our children to be exposed to CRT and other woke indoctrination. Our children receive excellent schooling in academics, discipline, personal pride and sport!!

[@bamafencer12]

I'm Southern American and where I'm from we take High School football seriously, but this is by FAR wayyyy more intense! This is PASSION for your school and the love of the game. I live for this. Cheers boys 🍻

[@garthfairfield8043]

This new generation coming through, I tell you is morphing into something truly unique and unstoppable. We had a glimpse of it in the last world cup.

[@scramblatrix]

My best memories of going to watch school rugby on the weekend was the chip and dip 😅

[@danielasterling6936]

LUCIANA IMOBERDORF AYELEN STEPNIK MOIRA BERNTZ ARGENTINA

[@joebs7345]

Yess love chip and dip

[@revs8886]

With 1000 island sauce

[@r3nting3arth35]

Im from new zealand & i love the way south africa bull dozez the game of rugby.

[@thesarge8951]

Goodness me, our rugby future looks spectacular judging by all these amazing talents and I'm sure there are many more. I just hope we get the transition right through club rugby into provincials as not to lose any of these boys and keep developing skills around their talents. Great vid.

[@jdg5682]

They will all be playing for other countries soon

[@andyanderson5326]

Hate to admit it but NZ school boy rugby has nothing on SA school boy rugby especially the supporters. I used to think they were on steroids, I take that back now. Impressive rugby, well done lads !

[@swilderspin]

There are many on steroids, sadly.

[@MufasaAri]

depends on what schools in NZ your talking about mate😂😂😂

[@andyanderson5326]

Lowkz NZ mate a NZ school hasn’t won the world tournament for 6 years, and last year a NZ school got smashed in the final. So what are you talking about ?

[@andyanderson5326]

Stephen Wilderspin drugs in sports is normal unfortunately. We accept bodybuilders to take steroids, because you can’t get muscle like that without it.

[@David-li2qj]

Cap

[@rodmitchell8576]

Wow, nothing like this in the UK. Well done SA.

[@johnpender6544]

Irish schools rugby is the best

[@Wadey-T]

Missed watching SA schoolboy rugby this year! The rivalries and back stories are amazing 💯

[@Kernowking101]

When I watch this I feel like the future of English rugby isn't good. Due to the widespread use of the internet to share videos, every time a boy wonder appears in English rugby, he gets a visit from an American Football scout who offers them more money than they could ever hope to make as a Rugby player. But you can see in SA that rugby is a passion, not just a career.

[@-ruttley3457]

There are currently 2 UK players in the NFL (excluding those who grew up in the UK) one left rugby after a successful pro career, Christian Wade, and the other was scouting from UK American football Load of bollocks, rugby's best wouldnt get a look into the NFL

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

I wish Rugby was so much more popular in the States(US) I mean just as popular as American Football 🏈 bc it such a freaking great sport and I’ve had more fun playing Rugby then Football. Plus there’s a lot of Athletes in the US it would be so much fun frfr

[@genesisiuli7256]

THRE3 KINGZ well said💯

[@Noah-do4he]

I totally agree. I also think that athletes who cannot make it in football should be pushed towards rugby. It would benefit the sport because we could be a very competitive team with the athletes that we have. I also think that the publicity of a good team will help the sport grow.

[@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz]

@@Noah-do4he facts that’s how I found rugby! As we know football is mad political. When I went to Auburn I tried out for the team and made the team. But In the end I was dropped for someone who was much taller at the position I played bc I’m 5’7 corner/safety. The same thing happened when I transferred Universities. When my friend introduced me to rugby yo I shined at Center, Hooker, and Flank!

[@paulwest6203]

Rugby LEAGUE is better than UNION

[@Noah-do4he]

@@THRE3KINGZStudios3kz dang bro good for you!!

[@damienbennett81]

That kick thoo 52 meters out and makes it 😳😳mans going places

[@rickngcobo7173]

You should check out these boys - jaden and jordan Hendrikse🔥🔥

[@danielasterling6936]

BARILOCHE SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES VILLA LA ANGOSTURA USHUAIA ARGENTINA

[@Kashewz7693]

Yeah that's Paarl Boys High😎

[@arend463]

Think that was kian meadon I used to play with him in grade 10 but yeah he’s playing pro under 21s

[@thomthum4924]

Prop at 9:33 is genuinely terrifying! Epic video, much nostalgia!

[@littledevilchris666]

Absolute brute!

[@nicholas1122]

Looks like Steven Kitshoff (springboks)

[@bevanritete479]

Respect from New Zealand 🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@ProsperNyawuza]

03:39 Can we all just stop to appreciate this No-Look inside step, wow!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Vitamin_D]

My son's school DHS is there, scoring an epic try against College...!! Go the Horseflys! Awww 💙💚 What a great video 🇿🇦❣🤟🏻 so proud of our country, schools, and boys 👦

[@bigfatty2536]

You call yourselves the Horseflies 😂 dont they hang around the backside of a horse?

[@Vitamin_D]

@@bigfatty2536 Bwahahaaa🙈 right?!?!? Worst school sports name EVER!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 cracks me up.. but.. I'm owning it now.. loud and proud baby! 😉 that's my boy after all 😋

[@Vitamin_D]

@@bigfatty2536 Horseflies for life 🤣

[@bigfatty2536]

@@Vitamin_D Well good for you, Horse flies for life

[@bigfatty2536]

@@Vitamin_D whenever I see the "horse flies" I will support them unless they play Paarl boys

[@sim8289]

These boys go hard!!! Definitely a top tier threat for the kiwis down here in NZ.

[@patrickjacobsen7805]

The crowd support is so good nz school rugby can't beat this by any stretch of the imagination. From a kiwi.

[@mikegreen1613]

We do you live? Grammar, Kings, St Stephen's (back in the day), Te Aute, GBHS to name a few.

[@sidknee4975]

There’s a little bit of a population difference

[@nice1256]

Patrick Jacobsen but we love your war cries ! Aaaah KAMATE... Tongues out eyes bulging. Fist hits the floor. Ground trembles. Suppose it's just a different way to get pumped up before a massive clash. Having said that... I'm going to go and watch the Hakka! Good on you mate!

[@MrAhuapai]

You want to watch Kings vs Grammar or Te aute vs Hasting Boys. That spectacle will rival any from SA.

[@patrickjacobsen7805]

@@MrAhuapai is it on you tube?

[@tommy_egan]

2:19 Wow, That speed is incredible!

[@Ruoktoday1]

Love that orchestrated barracking at the start of the video..... just about best I've ever seen from schoolboys....

[@zakstrickland6303]

Woooo look at the talent but look at the unity rugby brings.

[@drp4783]

That start is so dramatic... and the soundtrack is perfect... way to scare the opposition!

[@josephmeleiseasionetuato1101]

Love to see footy is still going hard in SA. 🙌

[@pump1180]

Schools need more spirit and support when it comes to our rugby in Australia I’m from South Africa and I live in Australia and that’s the one thing I missed from school in South Africa... spirit

[@jason9996]

Rugby league killed union in aus our nrl talent wouldnsmoke them

[@kevinsnetler4191]

not steroids its called braaivleis

[@cobusbrits2]

Alla James Small...

[@AxelPRC]

The fact that you have to say it's not steroids shows that there is indeed a steroid problem in SA rugby even at a High School level

[@jaredkruger9750]

@@AxelPRC there is steroid problems all over the world

[@AxelPRC]

@@jaredkruger9750 definitely not to this extent where schools boys are abusing it

[@gidss6812]

Pap en Wors

[@liam_nash6257]

Sad that we probably won’t see this for another year

[@danielasterling6936]

PAMELA DAVID LUCIANA IMOBERDORF INGRID GRUDKE ARGENTINA

[@puffpuffpass2408]

Just the way they are together with everything it's great to see. I played for my local team and District then junior for Scotland and it was the best time off my life still friends with loads of boys I played with its not just playing that makes Rugby great it the life lessons you learn. Thanks Boy. Great channel ma man👌

[@jpowell2603]

Much respect here all the way from New Zealand 👏👍🏻

[@kianwoolston1673]

This is what I wish my school was like. Just the feel and Adrenalin when you walk out on the pitch 🔥

[@KennyTseraha-xg6gu]

It's a new generation of the Springboks system in the making. The aggression and the talents of these young men are unreal. Absolutely enjoyed watching it. Great collage of videos. Cheers.

[@riazabrahams8409]

That's how we do it in SA.. I live in Paarl, a Rugby institution! And here whenever you see paarl school Rugby on, like Paal Boys playing, or Paarl Gymnasium etc.. ALL schools in Paarl basically.. you see how well supported they are by supporters and family. We support our local stars very much 🌟 as the celebrities they are...

[@littledevilchris666]

Some genuine talent in there, I wish our schoolboy scene was as intense as that!

[@SavedbyHim]

Sport will unite our Nation! Love it!

[@mattgwillies]

I went on tour to SA with school and played against a few of these schools and they are pretty good ngl

[@nodeartr8134]

Massive respect from Fiji🇫🇯

[@cp2291]

Im samoan living in nz but support springboks always

[@MrAhuapai]

You are obviously confused Bro

[@cp2291]

@@MrAhuapai nope im not i support manu samoa but also support spingboks thats my team

[@Luke_Goodwin]

@@cp2291 great choice

[@thepsalms2806]

@@MrAhuapai is that a sasqatch?

[@RedLorryYellowLorry_]

Thats interesting but not suprising, herein SA theres a big All Black following from locals

[@thomasdalton2404]

Wow what TALENT. World champions today.and the future, I thought what’s his name Kobe Chesney was a freak. But he’s just one of many in the rugby Talent of South Africa.

[@marvinbenson9631]

Cheslin Kolbey comes from the assembly line

[@alexanderblonk7883]

Out of Holland, watching this you guys make me homesick .great fantastic ,super.better than pro

[@zack655]

You know it’s proper school rugby when there’s a cricket pitch on the middle of the field

[@Sabundy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JohnTerblanche-l1r]

Yeah, but hopefully you play on the 'A' pitch, not these where the cricket pitch in the middle is course dirt then everyone runs around it when they recieve the ball lol

[@musikwazwothebadzhi1725]

09:03 that no look pass was smooth

[@wesrobmat]

Trying to get some of my friends here in Canada to push rugby in schools, but everyone is hocky bedonnerd. I played lock (5) for 10 years and loved every bit of it.

[@gihansaayman5561]

Missing the feeling 😭😭

[@music4thesoul491]

For sure

[@Karma7711]

Fair play these guys are legit. From England.

[@jesseloneelk5456]

As a rugby player in the states this is hard 👊🏼☠️

[@skyquest7333]

5:51 is more like ahhh what a pass!! Rather than what a tackle!!🙄

[@garthmountain4097]

Yeah brilliant pass. That try was 90% him.

[@danielasterling6936]

MILAGROS SCHMOLL KARINA JELINEK TATIANA COTLIAR ARGENTINA

[@davidmaina5998]

Incredible skills and passion.

[@markodhiambo3075]

Extremely terrific skills for school boys of that age

[@andrewmatthews6443]

The skill in this is crazy but some of the defense is no where near as good as the attack 😂

[@stubie2863]

I’m from South Africa 🇿🇦 and I feel so proud idk why

[@Kashewz7693]

Yeaahhhhhh saaaame man🤣 It feels like today's kids don't know about SA's real potensial💯

[@DuchalvanWyngaard]

Stunning compilation of schoolboy rugby (I coach 0/14's). Please compile more videos. Highveld schools will be much appreciated.

[@danielasterling6936]

LUCIANA IMOBERDORF MILA GANAME NAOMI PREIZLER PIA EXNER ARGENTINA

[@jamessutton7335]

Love nothing more than to see a fellow Rondebosch boy sail over the line!

[@pomegranatepip2482]

One thing I like about school rugby is that there is no money, so we get less of this tactical kicking. Lovely running rugby that makes it worth watching.

[@rossstubbs7398]

Lol saw some people I know🤣

[@TehStormOG]

I had never heard of South African school rugby before. Very much reminds me of how American Football is played at universities here in the US. A sport is always at its purest form at the amateur level!

[@hocake8242]

The atmosphere looks awesome

[@smokeybirdman]

Respect from Oz

[@junlucas4322]

Beginning warcry: We are gathered here today To witness The white Brothers of Saints We are Glorious We are Warriors What lies on that field? (Victory!)

[@danielasterling6936]

BARILOCHE SAN MARTIN DE LOS ANDES VILLA LA ANGOSTURA USHUAIA ARGENTINA

[@iam.tshiya6302]

I played rugby in high school (South Africa)...these guys would eat you alive if it was legal😂💔💔the competition is intense and every tackle felt personal, but I enjoyed every single moment. Don't even get me started on the side steps, I played both wings and full-back...I was on the receiving end of a couple of steps, but I dished out a couple to return the favour.

[@CorbinBerriman]

I miss playing rugby in south africa. Was fortunate enough to be the star number 8 and win the championship in yr 2000 with my school. Beats any atmosphere ive played in at Australia where i live now. Also i went from number 8 to playing wing centre and eventually fullback. Which to means Australians are not as fast coz i was not fast enough to play these positions in SA rugby

[@jake567100]

Rugby union in Australia is the beta sport

[@mackyj7801]

nice to see Bishops boys here, rugby wasn't just a sport it was about pride, rivals, culture and passion. This would be intensified if you were at boarding school.

[@felixcotton7139]

No wonder they always beat us ( I’m English btw)

[@willporter8164]

Wait fr the lions

[@ludolphjoubert6566]

A lot of respect to you guys to (from sa)

[@Midnightcrimefiles]

Its incredible to see these boys play. Always proud moments.

[@noisyboy3572]

Proud to be a south African school rugby boy!!

[@josephmoale7283]

This is RUGBY... Profound rugby... I see the evidence of South Africa winning the world cup

[@GojoSatoru-jy9qb]

I am in a South African school and this hits different, 1:45 thats literally my school right there lol

[@ibnsabeel9466]

This an awesome channel. Respect.

[@louwrensoconnell]

09:02 Done so well it almost seems like it wasn't intentional.

[@danielasterling6936]

INGRID GRUDKE LUCIANA IMOBERDORF MOIRA BERNTZ A R G E N T I N A

[@stipielmiomier3019]

Wow, I wish new Zealand had that kind of spirit

[@fiankisero8453]

Im impressed. Respect

[@filosofastone1442]

I miss schoolboy rugby. It was a great experience.

[@jb_kofi]

even though we English created the sport, I can see why we got smoked in the rwc final

[@urdad.2519]

stfu

[@urdad.2519]

I’m a islander, I’ve played AFL for 3 years and rugby for even longer, I do boxing n jujitsu. I’m 14 and I’m very tall for my age.... I think u know what I’m gonna do now. Fkd up kid

[@urdad.2519]

Yea, that’s what I thought, delete the msg🤣🖕🏾

[@jb_kofi]

@@urdad.2519 im actually lmao rn😂 a lil 14 yr old getting loud on the net 😂😂 i cant be arguing with kids on the Internet , lil keyboard gangsta😂 youve made my day, honestly im crying rn 😂😂 'im an islander' shiver mi timbers mate your 14 when you were born i was already sidestepping

[@jb_kofi]

@@urdad.2519 yt deleted my comment not me, do you actually think i would delete my comment cuz of a lil child like u who hasnt even started puberty 😂😂

[@luchiboy]

Beautiful to see the passion. Keep it fun guys. From a another Kiwi

[@jeanlouisraoul3093]

Respect from france

[@romiarkan450]

In America, it's college football. In Japan, it's high school baseball. In South Africa, it's schoolboy rugby. It's quite interesting to see these countries have a massive following of their respective #1 sports at youth level when most of these kids might never make it as professionals.

[@ethanmann509]

Sa high school rugby by far the best in the world.

[@Fenrir1373]

Ethan Mann they’re all juicing though lol

[@captainhindsight8906]

@@Fenrir1373 No they not all juicing you imbecile.

[@Luke_Goodwin]

@@Fenrir1373 u definitely a pomie or kiwi

[@sibzism]

So....basically the SARU has a conveyor belt of future rugby players 🤣🤣👌🏾🇿🇦 it's also really nice to the uncensored spirit of competition and brotherhood here! 😊

[@Allaluca]

Look at a country's school rugby scene, and you'll likely to predict that country's rugby on the international stage for the next 5-10 years.....sports development starts from a young age, and it's no accident that countries like New Zealand and South Africa are such strong rugby nations.

[@stoneleighful]

Respect to SA from NZ - always formidable tough and bully-ish from school boy up to Springbok level - always the benchmark for physicality - just part of the esp Afrikaaner psyche - Its different in NZ, the best NZ schools play a pragmatic game built on toughness, speed and skill and being well drilled and disciplined thats why the best schools in NZ are not usually the giant Island school 1st XVs lwho may be full of athletes natural talent and the giants but came up short at the very highest level, the ABs are never the biggest team in international rugby, England, SA, etc are almost always bigger but the ABs have the same strengths as the best NZ schools; mobility, toughness, highly skill, well-drilled, pragmatic players - this is a reflection of NZ's national charater and psyche too though this is changing and evolving as NZ evolves, I like the way the Irish, French and increasingly, other celtic teams play too, full of passion and fire, can lose by 50 points one day and can kill you the next dep on how they are feeling, England play like the world belongs to them and should bow down which is why we all hate losing to them, Ozzies are optimistic and glass half full, they win one game against the ABs and then think theyre the best thing since sliced bread, can never cont them out, Island teams play with alot of heart courage and pride and face burdens none of the other teams would dream of ever facing eg - having to pay their own fares to play for countries, having no gear to train with etc - Im a NZ raised Islander that grew up playing rugby

[@gumdrops5572]

I wouldn't call it bully-ish as much as it about using what you have. Here in SA we are gifted with naturally big, strong and mobile players, so it would only make sense to use that to our advantage. Also, the intent behind our physicality is rarely to inflict pain out of malice, but generally serves a purpose of either generating go-forward on attack, or halting momentum on defense. It may seem like a simple, blunt approach to the game, but it's actually a remarkably astute and efficient tactic as it uses our best attributes to gain ascendancy in a game. The teams that have the best records against us (notably NZ) are teams that are able to either front up physically to halt our momentum, or use our sometimes predictable tactics to their advantage (Ireland in particular have been very good at this in recent years). If you look at successful SA teams, they generally have a very systematic approach to a game. With the kicking game, coupled with the physicality of especially the forwards being a "slow poison" (simply tiring the opposition team to the point of breaking). In most of these games it will be a tight affair until around the 60-minute mark, where the gradual breaking down of the opposition's energy levels leads to gaps opening up in the defense or simple lapses in concentration. You'll rarely see a strong SA team be all running from the start of the match (unless it serves the express purpose of gaining early ascendancy). This is also why we generally produce less superstars (with some exceptions of course) than NZ, for instance. Our players play within a system that's designed to break the opposition's game down, as opposed to simply overwhelming them with superior speed / skills (which we generally don't have, again with exceptions). When all of this comes together, you get games like the '07 and '19 WC Finals, where the opposition (England in both cases) simply get gradually stifled out of any scoring opportunities and have to take increasing risks to stay in the game, giving us more and more opportunities to score. On the flip-side, SA teams that have tried to embrace a more expansive (and consequently more individual-focused) game plan have been largely unsuccessful, with some exceptions. Case in point would be the Harry Viljoen era (early 2000's), and the Allister Coetzee era (famously leading to the 52-0 defeat to an incredible NZ team in 2017). Our players learn from an early age to play as part of a 15-man unit, as opposed to playing for personal glory. Of course this doesn't always pan out, as a rugby player in SA, you WILL be regularly reminded that you're only as good as the player next to you. At least, that's the theory behind it, the practice doesn't always hold true.

[@benredewaal5543]

SA rugby shools dont take kak😏hell i miss rugby this year😪

[@danielasterling6936]

MARCELA KLOOSTERBOER MARTINA STOESSEL LUCIANA IMOBERDORF ARGENTINA

[@edwinswaka]

The introduction 💥💥💥

[@CantThinkofaCoolOne]

World Champions factory.

[@leeno.1sportsboi17]

Amazing just what I was looking for

[@Gerbs199]

Sad that the only video of Grey College is where a try is scored against them...

[@thabangmotaung4759]

This is the foundation that lacks in South African football, this gives you an opportunity develop the best players amongst the best . Big up to the powers that be regarding rugby in S.A they know they are doing.

[@stevejones1610]

This is why we are world champions... explosive rugby from schools, its only going to get better..hahaha

[@rocketing47]

Only if they continue to abuse International Law on steroid use in schools

[@stevejones1610]

Hahaha.. but we won the world cup.. these young players are the future world cup winners again.. lol

[@hellovanite]

No Steve these kids on PEDs burn out early. This is why it doesn't translate.

[@ruandre5619]

@Thomas Vaatuitui we did last year! 😂

[@koshkodavski]

Pure energy! Dat i call fair play.