Exclusive Interview with Springbok Captain Bobby Skinstad

[@BallisticCoefficient]

What a great communicator and someone who is able to fill in the gaps. Very honest interview.

[@frontrowrugby]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@trevorbirchall]

Great interview with Bobby, always well spoken. Pity his injuries and other off field issues limited his time with the Boks.

[@frontrowrugby]

Thanks, Trevor. Glad you enjoyed it! Great player - he was a favourite of mine at one stage.

[@BroolCory-Sto]

His dad was my Doctor and a very nice guy, and Bobby went to my school. So... he's from a time I remember. Nothing is simple in life, and I believe Springboks give it their all. Thanks man.

[@frontrowrugby]

Thanks for sharing! Very cool!

[@TheDruzza]

hilton College legend

[@mvubu6823]

Suffered against Bob all the way through school. He was on another level and it was a privilege to witness even as he made us look silly.

[@frontrowrugby]

Very cool story!

[@sauditeacher2010]

Great interview Bob.

[@peterblomerus6335]

You have good structure in your interviews and extract what we need or want to hear. I sense your guests like that approach to. Keep up the good work.

[@frontrowrugby]

Thank you, Peter! Appreciate that. For what it's worth a lot of the guys tell me they enjoyed it when we say good bye at the end.

[@etienne869]

Great interview again Peter. I was fortunate enough to produce the audio visual hype with the Stormers Men in Black campaign, as well as for Western Cape Tourism (they were ambassadors) and the day we overran Ratanga Junction on a Sunday the day before schools opened (ie the most people ever to attend the theme park on one day) My wife used to say, I'll watch the rugby with you on TV, but I have to put on lipstick if Bob is playing (yeah, he personally likes to be called Bob and not Bobby) Love your channel !!

[@frontrowrugby]

Thanks Etienne! Yes, that Men in Black era was great ... I was in high school in 1999 and you can just imagine how enjoyable it was for my friends and I. Interesting one on the Bob/Bobby matter. So before we began I asked him what he would prefer and he said either one is fine. At that point I referenced the Men In Black and WP's 1997 Currie Cup win and told him to people like me he'll always be "Bobby". Love the story about your wife and the lipstick! Really appreciate the kind words on my channel! Cheers and have a great 2025!

[@gysgijsbers4202]

Always admired Bob's ability on & off field... one of the most talented loose-forwards ever and great ambassador for Springbok rugby & rugby in general.

[@frontrowrugby]

I agree with all of that. Great player and a great guy too!

[@stefandebruin8118]

A great interview, Peter. Bobby is a legend and seems like a great person too.

[@frontrowrugby]

Thanks Stefan. Great hearing from you and glad you enjoyed it!

[@henryshen5445]

Bob Skinstad lost the 1999 World Cup for us, if it wasn't for him and playing so well as an impact player, Gary Teichmann would've still been captain in 1999.

[@wilfredsmith183]

Don't blame him, it was mallets decision....

[@trevorbirchall]

Got to give credit to a great Australian team who won it in extra time. The semi-final could have gone either way and Larkham was the difference.

[@mvubu6823]

If he wasn't so good, we wouldn't have lost Got it. 🙄 We lost 1 game to an awesome Oz team, by a late drop kick. We crow about being great when we win by a point but call players crap when we just lose by 1.

[@bunnychowmuncher]

You cannot blame Bob for that - it was also up to the other players to adapt without Gary and some could not.

[@BallisticCoefficient]

Did you even listen to the interview?

[@wilburburger6155]

He was a great impact player but moved into the starting 15 too soon. I remember the Bobby Mania which hit the country.

[@frontrowrugby]

I remember Bobby Mania well! I think what should have happened was Bobby remaining as an impact player in 1999 with Teich as the captain. Then Teich would have retired and Bobby would have become the starting eighthman in 2000.

[@wilburburger6155]

@ I couldn’t agree more

[@brettwalker8339]

Yeah but Bobby was playing unbelievable rugby he was probably the most dynamic loose fwd in the world @ the time personally I feel Nick Mallett had no choice finding a gap for him

[@XolaniTembinkosiLiaoNukintreeN]

Still never seen a loose forward play as skilled and with as much speed as him. Like Sasha he was on his own level but understandably rushed. Similarly, I think we all need to take a chill pill with Sasha. Gradually build him up.

[@andrewworrall4302]

Great interview

[@frontrowrugby]

Thank you, Andrew!

[@seanpinkey8798]

Bobby could've won many more caps for the Boks if it was'nt for all his injuries! An interesting interview Peter.

[@frontrowrugby]

Thanks Sean. Glad you enjoyed it. I agree. Bobby could have played 100 Tests otherwise!

[@jldp24]

Bobby had one of the best seasons ever ..98 was his absolute peak going into 99..then thr Canterbury post match scuffle happened and the accident..never reached those dizzy heights and was mediocre at best after the injury.

[@jacqueskotze9011]

Agree, very formal and journalistic approach. Spice it up.

[@frontrowrugby]

Cheers Jacques. I always try to be as authentic as I can be. I believe people can easily tell when you are being fake. Yes, I'm a trained journalist but this is also how I am. If I had to start trying to be funny for example I'm sure you'd immediately pick up that it's all an act. Someone else also once told me to be more "blokey" but I told him the truth is I'm a bit of a nerd. What you see on the camera, is how I am in real life. I'm not the life of the party but I'd like to believe I'm a good guy to have as a friend! I'll keep trying to make great videos for you!

[@grazeutube]

Yip. Loosen up a bit. But good to hear Bob again.

[@SupremeBros2012]

Correct me if I’m wrong , Bobby eventually became a world champion on 2007 coming in for a cameo in the final ? Great player and it was a tough time to be on the bench in the late 90s, interesting he mentioned Rassie as someone who may have learnt from that time on how to use substitutes Makes a lot of sense As always , wonderful interview We get closer to these players thanks to your interviews

[@frontrowrugby]

You are exactly right. He helped us win the 07 RWC but he didn't actually get to come on in the final. I asked him about that at the end - did you miss that part? Please don't tell me you skipped it! ;-) Glad you enjoyed it and as always thank you so much for the support!

[@SupremeBros2012]

@@frontrowrugbymore like overlooked , lapse in concentration if you will It’s festive season , that is my excuse and I’m sticking to it 😂😂

[@frontrowrugby]

Hahaha, love it! It happens to me too. My wife says something and I don't have a clue what she just said!

[@mikebarwell8584]

I surprised that some people make hateful comments; "can't stand him", all show etc, if that was the case, why ever selected and involved in brilliant Bok tries etc? Ignorant comments never fail to disappoint me!

[@bradleyeaton228]

Another great interview Peter…keep doing you and ignore the redundant couch commentary! 🙌🏽

[@frontrowrugby]

Thank you, Bradley. I will do exactly that. I accept I will never be everyone's cup of tea and that's okay. The best I can do is to be me!

[@mikebarwell8584]

He didn't play in 2007 final but captained in earlier games

[@adamvanderriet9669]

Fellow Bulawayo boykie! 🤘

[@frontrowrugby]

Nice, Adam. Not sure if I've already told you this, but my grandparents live in Bulawayo!

[@peterroodt5343]

Bottom line , he and nick mallet cost us a world cup

[@quaziforus]

Be personal buddy and not so journalistically formal. Chat. Don't read the news. You're smart and knowledgeable and have something to offer. Just very formal. Good for an interview but not generally speaking.

[@domenico1373]

I think its excellent & to the point

[@frontrowrugby]

Hey, my man. I always try to be as authentic as I can be. I believe people can easily tell when you are being fake. Yes, I'm a trained journalist but this is also who and what I am. If I had to start trying to be funny for example I'm sure you'd immediately pick up that it's all an act. Someone else also once told me to be more "blokey" but I told him the truth is I'm a bit of a nerd. What you see on the camera, is how I am in real life. I'm not the life of the party but I'd like to believe I'm a good guy to have as a friend! I'll keep trying to make great videos for you! PS I accept there will be people who don't like me (real life or KZbin) but that's okay. The truth is you will never please everyone.

[@frontrowrugby]

Thank you, Domenico! I appreciate that.

[@trevorharris1007]

I totally disagree with you. Think the interview style is perfect and love the channel.

[@dougerrohmer]

Nah, he does his thing and I enjoy watching this channel.

[@garyedwards508]

Did you even play rugby at all.

[@Dan1973100]

Kiddos Mr Skinstadt

[@stephenstrydom1]

There is only the truth. This "my truth" garbage really puts a person off...

[@frontrowrugby]

Hi Stephen. I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment so I'm also going to try to explain something to you. I could make the best video ever but if no one watches it then it will mean nothing. Similarly someone could make a terrible video but has a great thumbnail or title and manages to get millions of people to watch it! KZbin's algorithm then thinks that my videos suck and recommends my stuff to fewer people. If that happens then my channel will never grow. So what I'm trying to do is create enticing thumbnails and titles - I accept that they might be a little theatrical here and there but that's how this game is played, for better or for worse. I think I make really nice videos that people enjoy watching but I have to also be able to get people to click on them to start watching in the first place. Hope that makes sense to you.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

At the time of his Bok career most overrated player ever. SA rugby needs hard men in the pack.

[@PhansiKhongoloza]

Cant stand him! All show, no go.