How hard is it to play against the modern Springbok team? - Jason Robinson | RugbyPass

Ahead of Lions vs South Africa, rugby legend Jason Robinson talks through just how tough this test will be for the men in red.
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[@xolamzimqhayi6796]

The best analysis of how the Springboks play from a non-South African former international player I've heard in a while

[@chillbritannia129]

You should try Squidge Rugby you'd love it

[@xolamzimqhayi6796]

@@chillbritannia129 I meant from A FORMER INTERNATIONAL.....Squidge is the GOAT. i AM A FAN

[@xolamzimqhayi6796]

@Nathier Cassiem I know right!

[@Ghhyuttgg]

He's not saying anything

[@xolamzimqhayi6796]

@@Ghhyuttgg you right

[@cuananderson861]

As a South African always admired him as a player. True gent and ambassador of the game. Quality rugby player

[@GentlemanH]

Agreed !

[@Itstinner]

Interesting thing about the boks is that all their players and coaches are home grown, as far as I know, while us in the Northern hemisphere need overseas coaches / managers and some players to help us out 😂

[@dilez7567]

Facts😂

[@moptopbaku6022]

And .....?

[@joychoma2395]

Truth bomb 💣

[@johnrichard1417]

@@gawentaylor6838 says you with 1 like vs his 124

[@ivanpayn4059]

Our prop for many years, The Beast, was born in Zimbabwe. So we import too, but mostly from the other side of the fence.

[@peterhoughton3770]

South Africas biggest advantage is their unity - no buy-ins, no careerists, no journeymen. The pride in the jersey is fanatical. They back themselves. And in the modern era, post apartheid they can draw on two of the toughest 'tribes' on earth - The Afrikaner and the Zulu both enjoying the power of unity and a symbol of what's possible in their country. The springboks carry the hopes and story of a nation. They always believe that anything is possible.

[@beatsbyanarchy279]

The Zulu nation isn't that much into Rugby, it's more so the Xhosa nation. Get your facts straight gawd dammit

[@ntoshnxt6950]

You mean the XHOSA(Nelson Mandela) tribe,right??

[@homonaledi640]

How many Zulu and how many Xhosa players are in the team.

[@lynnmothibeli325]

That's a bit of a stretch😂... but I hear where you're coming from.

[@thandiwencedane9337]

Doesn't matter what tribe.. It's black it's white it's colored.. It's SOUTH AFRICA United!!

[@StretchFletcher]

As a South African, who hates losing to England, I always had (and still do) enormous respect for Jason. A man amongst men. What a player. Speed skill and heart.

[@maxbean8781]

Well said. I watched Jason as a young man playing League for Wigan against my team, Leeds. His pace and step seen in the flesh was a sight to behold.

[@cobus5841]

As a South African, I can emphatically state that we Look forward to the rare opportunities in sport like a Lions or Barbarians test series. We are staunch supporters of our national team and take great pride in them. We are thankful for the opportunity to play the Lions. We are hopeful to win the series. Go Bokke!!

[@ay613]

Like most countries tbf.

[@simonhouston1141]

SB's seem to play for the shirt more than any team I've seen.

[@Cpernaum]

@@ay613 well tbf South Africans are heavily behind the Bokke, you could see that during the World Cup.... Not saying we are better supporters but our passion runs deep.

[@ay613]

@@Cpernaum Like most countries...

[@noname-qb7ir]

Your coach is a disgrace

[@pollockdonald]

Jason Robinson was my favourite England player to watch along with Johnny Wilkinson , absolute legends ..from saffa fan

[@nkosibless2253]

Johnny gave me headaches

[@venskin]

Why is this incredible person not being used by the RFU. So eloquent, such a brilliant rugby journey, he should be being used to inspire more players from the poorer neighbourhoods where he came from.

[@hughdavies5209]

If I'm not mistaken he has a charity or some sort of program for exactly that. He spoke about it at length when he was on The Good, The Bad and The Rugby. Really interesting bloke

[@andrewlees5190]

… and humble. What a legend.

[@moptopbaku6022]

Because he's coloured and comes from the north of England

[@dulajohnstone5704]

Simply because he is not biased

[@jimmymc1234]

Hear hear

[@dhirshg]

Respect from a Bok fan to a legend like Jason!

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

Huge respect,he was a bit like Kolbe and he made me nervous with his footwork.

[@qaphelandabankulu3864]

What a player he was, all of South Africa admired him.

[@wellsht7830]

So much for keeping an eye on Cheslin Kolbe😭 Got that try tonight. Good try Lions!

[@shaunk6822]

Gotta respect that 2007 England team - to bounce back from 36-0 in their opening game to make the final, just incredible. The deciding game this weekend is going to be brilliant!

[@markbrown-sb2zm]

definately big respect for that,dont think anybody on earth gave them a chance,but they made it,they tend to do better and rise to the occasiin of a world cup.

[@the_katman2181]

Man, I used to love watching this guy play. As a South African, I can assure you that Jason was a hugely respected player throughout his entire career. That 36-0 score did nothing to lessen this. He and that little Welsh maestro, Shane Williams, were two of my all time favourite backs.

[@badenwilldoit8988]

We are the best South Africa 🇿🇦👏

[@tajpoihipi15]

lost to aus

[@JahnBeukesMusic]

Massive respect from SA to one on the greats in Rugby, Mr. Robinson.

[@cecilherandien1024]

Much Respect to Robinson... What a player and a career 👍🙌👍🙌👍🙌

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

As a South African, it's never easy to like an England player but this dude was very likeable and a brilliant player. I recall him being taken off injured against us and I actually felt sorry for him although he was such a huge threat...Mr Twinkle Toes himself !!

[@tonyp2103]

I have huge respect for Jason. A legend of a player. His comments came out of his first hand experience from what we, the Springboks, can dish out. Well done BOKKE ! The Lions came to play too. Great series. Bragging rights for the next 12 years. It feels fantastic.

[@SirTyron]

I have to give this man the best recognition possible as someone of courage. In that pool game, Jason was forced into contact on three occasions, each one had him looking for the worse as they went by. When he "pulled" his hamstring, watch as he gets the ball, already bloodied and bruised, sees three brutes running him down and decides life is worth living and halts for reinforcements. Now, the fact that he came back again after such a harrowing experience to play in the final says a lot about his character. Sure you lost that game, but you went back after such a thugging.

[@josephvanwyk2088]

The Springboks and the All Blacks have the biggest rivalry in rugby history, we make sure to be consistently strong and fast so that we give them hell. All the other countries are just collateral casualties in the way.

[@anthonytromp6265]

You just lost lol

[@josephvanwyk2088]

@@anthonytromp6265 Is the test series over?

[@rapid1010]

Don't be a pompous arse. I'm an All Black fan through and throught but I really respect Nothern Hemisphere teams. They play a different style of rugby and have kicked our asses in crucial games throughout the history.

[@naidoo307]

Van wykie is right and the Boks should have won 4 world cups to New Zealand’s 2 if it wasn’t for the kiwis paying the ref to c them out of the last World Cup in NZ when they only managed to beat a weak French side by a point in the final

[@josephvanwyk2088]

@@naidoo307 Forgot all about that yes, was it Bryce Lawrence that lost his job, or was it before then. Can't count the times anymore when they give us a corrupt referee....

[@debspinkfee]

Jason Robinson, the most dangerous back the UK have ever produced! We miss watching you Sir Jason! Get on it queen, knight this man!

[@jacqeusmouton4005]

Jeremy Guscott was also a class player.

[@morneterblanche2228]

Jason , a lot of respect bro . I am a South African. Yet you were one of my favourite players . May God bless

[@1bnel]

Jason Robinson a truly devastating player ball in hand.Respect from RSA

[@brentconnock4252]

Jason Robinson, very humble ... and very, very good!

[@vuyophandle1903]

This was a really good summary of SA rugby from a former international player of another country.

[@amandaterzian3195]

He is being awfully polite.😎 Secretly, he's just glad he had twinkle toes to dodge the big okes.

[@frankenstein1265]

Jason Robinson was a fantastic player! Huge respect for him!

[@stuartslyper1479]

I’ve always had tremendous respect for Jason Robinson. What a player he was! So long as the rest of the world continue to attribute Springbok success mostly to our physicality we can keep winning. It prevents them from looking too closely at our tactical and strategic innovations which are just as important (one old example being our kicking game at RWC 2019).

[@joelkgomo9245]

Brilliant interview, genuine and fair. I love 2.53min, where he says you only get a chance every 12 years as SA players because we have huge talented players

[@georgekoen7414]

From a 'Bok fan, you had an amazing game that day Jason.

[@SirTyron]

I have to give this man the best recognition possible as someone of courage. In that pool game, Jason was forced into contact on three occasions, each one had him looking for the worse as they went by. When he "pulled" his hamstring, watch as he gets the ball, already bloodied and bruised, sees three brutes running him down and decides life is worth living and halts for reinforcements. Now, the fact that he came back again after such a harrowing experience to play in the final says a lot about his character. Sure you lost that game, but you went back after such a thugging.

[@caseyjones831]

Jason is probably the best boy to ever wear and England jersey . Whenever the Boks played England and he got the ball I'd start hyperventilating 😆 he was just such a huge threat and hard to take down as well, brilliant man.

[@bulalidazana3127]

He said this, and Cheslin Kolbe scored the game breaking try yesterday!

[@AntonOlwage]

Springboks 2 Lions 1 - 2021. Thank you to the Lions for the great tour. See you again in 12 years time, hopefully Steyn will be retired then 😉

[@thetoday-v-showdavedaily5601]

What a gentleman of the sport, cheers!

[@antoncrouse1470]

Jason you go boy. Real ambassador of rugby. Brilliant in your day.

[@georgefrederikoosthuizen891]

Also from sa, i like Jason, much respect on and off the field...

[@ernstgottschalk8023]

"when you lose against South Africa, they make. it. hurt." - SquidgeRugby

[@osiiamumagudulela2830]

🤣🤣

[@traversek]

As a South African supporter its a privilege to play the Lions.

[@JacoLuus]

Jason Robinson was such a humble and world class player you just had no choice to respect him. Top man.

[@SirTyron]

I have to give this man the best recognition possible as someone of courage. In that pool game, Jason was forced into contact on three occasions, each one had him looking for the worse as they went by. When he "pulled" his hamstring, watch as he gets the ball, already bloodied and bruised, sees three brutes running him down and decides life is worth living and halts for reinforcements. Now, the fact that he came back again after such a harrowing experience to play in the final says a lot about his character. Sure you lost that game, but you went back after such a thugging.

[@user-tl2cs6wv8b]

I'm still yet to see a winger that moves like him on the pitch. Cheslin is similar but Jason had this ability to change direction at pace. He was truly ahead of his time.

[@tammyseita6075]

the fastest rugby player i have ever seen...jason youre a legend

[@TheC4RB1N3]

Love this💪🙌 when you want to play against the best, to prove you are the best, true legend 🌹

[@glen1482]

Jason Robinson, one of the best running fullbacks ever! Up there with Christian Cullen which is the highest compliment any fullback can be given. Really enjoyed watching him play!

[@16sputnik7]

Much respect to you Jason.

[@snowyvandyk7193]

Respect. Jason you were one of the best.

[@MetYsJa]

One thing we can do, is appreciate good rugby players no matter where they are from. Robinson is well respected as a player in SA. Someone we had to put a lot of focus on in our match planning. Seems like a good lad too

[@graemejenkinson6486]

Yeah Jason we remember you👏👏👏👏

[@loveofsports7096]

No nonsense, straight to the point, lot of respect for him one of the alltime great wings!🏉🏉🏉

[@wobblertv8083]

Jason Robinson was immaculate in contact and always got the ball back when he was tackled .Shows what a great alround rugby player he was .

[@amk3742]

Billy Whizz!! Jason Robinson will always be my fullback if i could ever pick a dream team. I remember that 36-0 2007 rwc thrashing he's talking about. He seemed to be the only English player that played with pride that day. He was a handful for the boks that day

[@sakabula1285]

He came off early with a hammie if I remember correctly...

[@amk3742]

@@sakabula1285 Nah i remember it was a shoulder injury. I think it was like 60 mins in. I remember habana shaking his hand on the pitch as he left. It's the picture on this video

[@sakabula1285]

@@amk3742 Ja great players both of them...nice to see that kind of respect between them..its what makes rugby special..especially in the old days the guys used to get together for beers.Nowadays the guys are on a plane 3 hours after a game

[@John-pl8fe]

1-1, can't wait for the decider. Wish both teams the best!!!

[@gregorynolan3803]

Great comments from a great Player ! Well respected in South Africa.

[@paulstemmet2626]

Glad to hear no biased complaints and moaning about the physical side of the Boks, his comments are based on the truth and respect for a great and determined team who play to win. The British have turned their game around over the last couple of years, now they must just learn to keep it consistent and then rugby will have another contender for top spot, how exciting will this be for world rugby. So far all of the British Isle teams have improved their games tremendously, making the game very exciting to watch. Although a Bok supporter through and through i love watching them have to work to win. I also love watching the Irish playing, so exciting, their hard and fast attacking and determined tackling, but Wales too played great determined rugby lately and others too showed promise for the future for the future of hard exciting rugby, viva world rugby 🏉 may it stay exciting.

[@deonmuller7181]

Huge respect for one of the best. Humble and played an awesome game. Respect mate.From a SAFFA

[@lionbear3515]

Always enjoyed playing with this guy in Rugby 07 simply unstoppable

[@healthieryou7206]

Nice of him to say it. The Lions are no slouches either. I'm old enough to remember the 1974 Lions tour with Willie McBride as captain. Lets just conclude with , they showed us how to play the game. It was a bloodbath.

[@nielrossouw7831]

Great player and great interview. I can't wait for the final game. I hope the politics and issues can pushed aside and we can have a great showcase for rugby. I have to give the edge to the Sprinboks in the decider but anything can happen.

[@jacosteyn7361]

Good honest opinion from a good and honest man. Great player in his day to, with a vicious step. Mr Twinkle Toes himself.

[@kaym319]

The Boks are match rusty, I think the British and Irish lions will win the first test today but the Boks will come good for the second and third tests

[@Grant-kj4eq]

Argentina were match rusty and Beat the All blacks , Rugby is as much a physical game as it is mental .. Current affairs in SA will have this team motivated for a much higher purpose

[@dhirshg]

@@TexasMoscows Hope you right mate.

[@stephenhall151]

@@TexasMoscows you were saying

[@lii114]

You spot on about the results today

[@markhamer4168]

@@TexasMoscows i am watching it !!

[@chaslangavinlinks7828]

Total Admiration 👏👏👏

[@johanventer5730]

Jason you just made a new hero. Thanks

[@RonVanRensburg]

Respect for such a player as Jason, who has been in the thick of it. The game needs more of him, either in the coaching squad or mentoring the younger UK players.

[@christopherbrodie6987]

The next two tests are going to be interesting - I'm encouraged by the waterboy

[@eti-om2gh]

There is a difference between physicality and deliberately wanting to ‘rough’ people up. Its how rugby was played and needs to be played IMO. Being direct in your approach might lead to a couple of egos being bruised. The Boks are probably the team that is the most gentlemanly and hardly ever provoke or looking for a fight. Its always reactionary. Opposing teams come in with a fear bolstered mindset instead of playing the game hard as its supposed to be

[@TheCrimsonS4ge]

Let me introduce you to Mr Bakkies Botha.

[@Thundastruck01]

@@TheCrimsonS4ge He does motivational speaking at schools, such a humble and caring guy. He actually gives really nice hugs.

[@kraziehorze3800]

@@TheCrimsonS4geBakkies Botha was very deliberate in his rough neck style of play think he was carded only once in Springbok colours, he distracted many a player from his game.

[@mikespencer4922]

Owen " no arms" Farrel is not tough...just the dirtiest player in the world.

[@iam.tshiya6302]

@@TheCrimsonS4ge you'd be surprised to see how humble most of these Springboks are...you'd swear they're not rugby players if you were to meet them in person.

[@janhbhugo5085]

Pure class !

[@nazeemsultan7325]

For me the player i looked up to outside of the springboks from back in the day was Jason, such a big heart, great character and good rugby player

[@johanvanzyl8479]

Simple we have really high quality water boys.

[@floydkingi4364]

Great player in his day, for Wigan as well, definitely one of the greats

[@dumysani2801]

Rugby runs through our blood 💪 south Africans go through alot but rugby unite us

[@annestabarradas6705]

I so agree with above comment. We are very proud of our boys.

[@leendert16]

I like the video. Thanks for sharing.

[@sail4549]

Etzebeth digging for gold

[@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127]

Class act!!!

[@robinboyes8749]

"Billy Wizz" - one of the greatest. Sums up the challenges that opposing teams face.

[@petrusmeyer7537]

First scene 100% Jbayyyyy🤟🏼🇿🇦

[@trevorerasmus1605]

Respect to Jason. He's a Leeds lad, and has respect for the Boks.

[@MaikiStarwood]

Although my team is the Wallabies; I still love & respect the other awesome teams like: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, All Blacks, Springboks, Argentina, ... especially the ones who are great at playing test Rugby. They're all so cool to watch, cos they're such great Rugby players.

[@francoisjurgens5291]

Best wishes from S.A

[@bryanhannaford4619]

Brilliant comments from an expert.

[@Grant-kj4eq]

its going to boil down to the fittest side , discipline and taking the opportunities and converting them to points . I think these teams are very evenly matched in most areas but I think we will the likes of Vermuelen today . Its going to be a great contest so let hope there are no silly red cards on either side .

[@thabangwanyane4704]

He knows us well

[@TFARM56]

As a south african. The legend him self from England... Wow what a player

[@hirohemrajh7763]

Is no one going to talk about the thumbnail 😀

[@ianvanstraaten8312]

Nice one Jason.

[@NeilDeBarna]

"Best of the best from the northern hemisphere"... Easy there Jason :-) I dislike the French as much as the next guy, but they do have a few players that could make this lions squad!

[@johnmc3862]

He still looks well in fairness.

[@cedricbruintjies4275]

From a legend...

[@MVRugby]

There are certain key international players I'd give everything to meet and those are Richie McCaw, Beauden Barrett, Augustin Creevy, Sonny Bill Williams, Shaun Fitzpatrick and Jason Robinson. Oh and Dan Bigger, just to ask him to do his jig :D

[@rastamonvibrationyeah3238]

The CHAMPS look freaking scary this year ... even my ABs will find it hard to compete with the Champs this year

[@Trajan2401]

Don't worry the ABs just have to show up especially after the second test demolition of Australia.

[@Mimeniia]

Aweh Jason!

[@johanventer5730]

You sir are bigger than the game. You can admit and gife credit if credit is due. Humble but a giant.

[@shauncoleman2685]

Respect to this man. From a green blooded Saffa

[@johnritchie4801]

This guy is the real deal

[@phillipshepherd1465]

Heads up bra. Your hart sound like a Boks hart. Respect.

[@blaquenguni9249]

That thumbnail is PAUSE worthy. Whatever Etzebeth is digging out there is just... PAUSE

[@SimplyVee96]

It's the "as a South African" for me in these comments😂 we get it!! As a south african I do.

[@Adam-kx2tp]

As kid I always tried to mimic this guys side steps to the point where I was scoring tries possibly because the opponent was to busy laughing.

[@jessychirenge]

Well who's here after the boks won against the lions.😍

[@tajpoihipi15]

Im hear after you lost to aus

[@jessychirenge]

@@tajpoihipi15 you savage. Lmao. That was a tough one we lost by a flipping penalty kick. 😕 😃

[@richardmatatahi4563]

As a kiwi, we hate losing to England even if we have bragging rights, But some Englishman shine, love the analysis from Jason Robinson, great player and yeah that sounds like da Springbok's alright tough as guts, great players will go down dying."IF" they lose. But you'll know you've been in a game against them. AB's know that story.

[@andrewbetts5358]

This oke should be a sir... Most likely one of my favourite international players who never played for the boks.