KWAGGA TIME! | SOUTH AFRICA TEAM | SELECTION REACTION

A seriously experienced team will take to the field at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday against Ireland. My thoughts on selection.
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PLUS I think i've nailed down my pack for the Bush XV, a challenge I've set myself whilst staying at Simbavati River Lodge in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve: www.simbavati.com

[@robertfridjhon550]

Thank you for all your videos!!! I look forward to them every day!! My wife who is very new to rugby, always asks," what did Tim say?"!! So glad you're enjoying our country!!! You're an honorary Bok supporter!!!

[@FR-je9bw]

That's nothing. Last night, I walked in on my wife watching Tim on an endless loop whilst pleasuring herself. Thank you, Tim, for what you have done for my wife and more importantly, for South Africa.

[@Bobbydyland]

Kwagga at 8 shows that the Boks are taking the Irish breakdown threat very seriously.

[@hermankern3939]

FACT!!

[@robertfridjhon550]

Roos might be a penalty liability at 8. He needs to control the Red Mist! It will be a game of inches. Can't afford giving away 3 points in our half!

[@DarkstarMonday]

@@robertfridjhon550 100% seems to be a bit of a liability. I’m sure Hanekom will be in the starting squad as soon as he is fit.

[@IrishBorussen]

I'm sure like all test matches they're usually tight enough, but looking at that team and particularly the backs compared to what we're going to field... We're going to get smoked 😂😭☘

[@jasonbuys172]

Hanekom is very far back in the line. He needs another season before Rassie will choose him. Has huge potential and a awesome workrate.

[@nzfreeski]

Kwagga Smith is a player I so admire - brutal, could be a forward or back, and has a rugby face only a mother would love

[@benvetonline]

😂..well said. 👌

[@nzfreeski]

@@benvetonline does he have kiwi blood? we want him

[@user-bd6xo9ld2d]

​@@nzfreeskino he is Afrikaans

[@randomlyfactual1943]

​@@nzfreeskiThis brings up an interesting question. If you could do swopsies, who would you go for? I mean, take our front row. Probably the best in the world. But you guys use the scrum differently (we want scrum penalties, you guys want ball retention) and perhaps for NZ, Kitshoff and Malherbe might not be the direction you would want to go in. So who would you swop out for NZ and conversely, if you were the Bok coach, who would you have picked from the current All Black team?

[@MANDREW33]

@@user-bd6xo9ld2d. Smith with 2 ff’s.

[@francisstreakybacon1012]

As an Irish fan, that 23 would make you sweat bullets!!!! Super excited for the tests, let’s see if Rassie can finally get one over on us ;))

[@Sineadmcd]

I fear he will! I think loftus will just really put ireland on edge

[@yandisakoko7621]

The first test will be epic. Lotus Versveld will be buzzing and I think Altitude will be a real thing for the young Irish backs. Whoever wins that first test will be the team that makes less mistakes than the other.

[@wilhelmsteenkamp2276]

Chances are

[@francisstreakybacon1012]

I fear I might agree with all of ye lads, the more I look at it, I just don’t think we have it in us

[@ARCPrecisionSolutions]

Time will tell!

[@jacquescoetzee47]

African Wildlife XV Backs: 9. Ratel (honey badger) - industrious and fearless. Pound for pound the most formidable animal in the veldt. 10. Leopard - agile, intelligent and has a strong killer instinct. 11. Black mamba - lightning fast, lethal and slick. 12. Kudu - strong, imposing and effective in tight areas. 13. Strandwolf (hyena) - territorial and aggressive, these scavengers can turn scraps of carrion into gold. 14. Springbok - fast, agile and evasive. 15. Secretary bird - long and effective at range, can strike and control at huge distances.

[@user-wq4tu7zh9m]

Cheetah for wing? Kolbe

[@jacquescoetzee47]

@@user-wq4tu7zh9m A cheetah definitely works too, but I had Kolbe in mind and he strikes me as more of a springbok. The way he can side step and stuff.

[@happysaffa8871]

Leopard is a solitary animal

[@gijstempelman9400]

Jesse Kriel as a hyena really sticks. Especially since he's been playing the last couple of months.

[@IrishBorussen]

Irish ☘ Wildlife Backs: 9. The American Mink: Like a lot of our backs, not native to Ireland! (Love you JGP, Aki, & Lowe!) It escaped fur farms all those years ago so I'd imagine it could duck, weave, and snipe around ruck time. Probably would get eaten by its South African wildlife equivalent. 10. The Atlantic Salmon: Held in high regard by our people for its gift of knowledge. A nifty, wise, and repetitive (like our loop plays) animal that returns to our rivers to birth young each year. Probably get eaten by its South African wildlife equivalent. 11. Irish Mountain Hare: Long stride with remarkable turn of direction. A spiral kick well within its repertoire. Probably would get eaten by its South African wildlife equivalent. 12. The Badger: Common and widespread chunky, stocky, and robust for its size. Will put its body infront of anything (like cars at night sadly). Probably would get eaten by its South African wildlife equivalent. 13. The Red Deer: Ireland's largest native land mammal. Imposing with impressive branched antlers for burying through opposition. Probably would get eaten by its South African wildlife equivalent. 14. Common Seagull: Any tourists worst nightmare as they tuck into their fish & chips. An annoying and instinctive poacher with a nose for the line. A meter long wingspan perfect for gathering kicks. Probably would get eaten by its South African wildlife equivalent. 15. The Fox: Cunning, always scanning, and capable of a quick burst to evade threats. Probably would get killed by its South African wildlife equivalent. Basically our wildlife is harmless so leave us alone 😂😂 at least we can't get eaten I suppose!

[@sheldonstamps8090]

Love your content Tim! As a Saffa living abroad for the last 12 years, the bush is what I miss the most about SA. Awesome to see, it's just majestic.

[@cleanforsure]

I just love this channel! As a South African I just want to thank you for visiting Us and your love for nature and Rugby makes our hearts warm!

[@daggaboom]

While you're out there in the bush I hope you're taking time at night to watch the sky. clear night out there and the galaxy looks amazing

[@LourensBester]

Loving the nature footage, and that you somehow brought it back to rugby! There is a real niche for rugby tourism just waiting to be exploited on KZbin.

[@CasKru123]

What a rare sighting indeed. You are truly blessed to have seen some Wild dogs. Beautiful animal. Agree on the rugby too.

[@gianlucacolatei5820]

Last month I tuned in for rugby news. This month, I'm tuning in for the Safari 15.

[@richardpeens5379]

Hiya Tim, as SAFFAS we are so pleased that you are having such an awesome time in SA. So maybe you can fit a visit to the Pretoria Boermark (Farmer's Market) in Silverton Pretoria, it is however an early morning 05h30 till 09h30. (The Market will be on a total Rugby Buzz) This is a true reflection of our Rainbow Nation....of how we all can live together. Sadly I'm in Cape Town and will not be there, but knowing how hospitable our people are you will feel more than welcome. A visit here will be an awesome start to Test Day!

Now that would be an experience, especially if you could sample a bit of the traditional food. I try to go there when I am in Pretoria.

[@Shamankzn]

That is probably the team Rassie would pick if we had a World Cup final on Saturday. Loving the introduction of Sacha and Grant in the pressure cooker games. A lot of my excitement is about seeing the impact of Tony Brown on the pace and power this backline has.

[@WyndhamPGP]

Agreed!

[@ferdigreyling1951]

Great pack of forwards you picked. Now imagine them in the pub after the game.... I run.

[@martinprice7919]

You've been growing and growing with your input and knowledge. Thanks for your great channel and insight🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Love the team. Very happy to see Pollard and Sacha in the team. The iceman, and his successor. As for Moerat, he will be just fine, glad he is getting a chance.

[@brianmurray6287]

Ireland fan here..thanks for the respect SA for picking your strongest available team...all the pundits and bookies are writing us off...underdogs is the way we like it.

[@trianglestop]

No experimentation in this team. Respect to Ireland. Don’t believe that there is over-confidence here. 50/50

[@subbie5498]

damn you also don't rate libbok

[@randomlyfactual1943]

​@@subbie5498I rate Libbok as an attacking threat. But he is an iffy kicker and therefore a liability.

[@subbie5498]

@@randomlyfactual1943 so finn russell mounga barrett are iffy and liabilities because of their goalkicking

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@subbie5498 Depends on what my squad looks like. Do I have a Percy Montgomery at 15? Do I have a Francois Steyn maybe? Or are those names you mentioned supposed to be my kicking options? If I do have a reliable kicking option at 15 (or 9 or 12 or whatever), fine, I can play Russel or Mo'unga. If I don't, then no, they won't be my starters. I don't care how great they are with ball in hand, goal kicking is absolutely crucial to winning test matches and world cups.

[@theunspienaar9004]

Absolutely love your ‘bush animal’ pack, perfect choices in every position, and wouldn’t have selected any different (as a Saffa). Welcome to SA, love seeing you enjoying your time here, last week at Craven week and this week in the bush. Wish I could bump into you at Loftus this weekend to say hi. Absolutely love your content, a genuine student of the game, fresh, unbiased and insightful. Keep up the good work.

[@davidmeredith8979]

Nice - That Lion joining the back of the Scrum There ...

[@toscabrutus1781]

Tim uitstekende program! Geniet Simbavati ek dink dis baie goeie span! Groete uit Lima Peru!

[@stevearries1753]

Been telling my mates about your channel. Enjoy your safari Tim. Can't wait for Saturday.

[@glentweedie602]

Tim, you're forgetting to tell your people back home that you're managing to do all this ....... during the middle of the SA winter, in the bush!!!

[@neilblunt1926]

And you can even swim in a pool in our winter.

[@leighcotterell2302]

Really looking forward to this series ! Also happy to see Kwagga get the start ! His workrate doesn't make any sense....gotta be born with that kind of motor, it can't be coached.

[@vaughanlancellas495]

First, Welcome to SA Tim, Second brilliant rugby channel and third but not last did you manage to bring the family with? Hope you did enjoy the stay.

[@G33v3s]

Wow, you're lucky to have seen Painted Dogs, and it looks like you got nice and close.

[@robinjohnlloyd-jones5879]

Your rugby podcast is definitely my favorite!!!! So chuffed to hear that my fellow Saffers are treating you well. Enjoy the rest of your safari and enjoy the rugger. Have a blast!!!

[@auggoggel]

Eish man, Boet, your videos are so good, makes me moistured-eye; heart-string content. Thanks! "Daar doer in die Bosveld, daar wil ek bly" ....

[@kirtap2601]

Enjoy the bushveld. It is truly a wonderful experience. BTW a Kwagga is an extinct mountain zebra! Your channel is most enjoyable. Thanks.

[@thudeshreenaidoo3330]

I love Kwagga! He is one of those players that quietly gets on with the job.. an impact player.. silent assassin 😮

[@IrishInsomniac76]

I'm happy Ireland are finally going into a series as the underdog as it takes pressure off. Should be interesting to see how the Irish boys react. This feels like a free shot to me as everyone expects the Saffas to win the series especially their fans and media

[@randomlyfactual1943]

I just wish that you guys could have still had Sexton. I'm sure you do too.

[@neilblunt1926]

We respect Ireland so much that is why Rassie has picked this team. It's a 50/50 series. Least mistakes will win it. Let's hope both teams put up a performance that the rugby world will take note of and rugby will be the winner. South Africa by a nose.

[@chriscreations8853]

Here is your Backline: Scrumhalf - Mongoose Flyhalf - Springbok Centre - Kudu Centre - Impala Wing - Zebra Wing - Cheetah Fullback - Leopard Reserves: Wildebeest - Centre Gazelle - Wing Honey Badger - Scrumhalf The Cheetah can also play Fullback or Flyhalf and the Springbok can also play Wing if the replacement calls for it.

[@IvorFriedman]

A very enjoyable report with humor. This team is as strong as as we can make it at this point of time. Congratulations for a fantastic humor filled report.

[@seamus9750]

That has to be the best office you've ever broadcasted from. You'll have to find a position for my favorite...The Honeybadger !!

[@aggeneysbasson2824]

The perfect 9 👀

[@mag101able]

Kwagga has earned a start after the all he has done coming off the bench, he didn't have the best game against Wales but the bodes well for us as he will be keen to cement his name in the starting line up this series. What better test to announce yourself on the international stage then against "The Best Team" in the world for Sacha, he delivers against them he will be our new Damian. Bring on the Zombies!

[@mlisto293]

Hey Tim, I’m pleased to now you are enjoying yourself in our country. In your second trip please consider bringing your family. You have a special place in our hearts, SA loves you.

[@dominicmacauley7861]

Love your animal back line. Spot on ! Can't imagine losing a line out with a giraffe ! 😅

[@mikegroenewald1127]

Hey Tim, you are by far my favorite rugby pundit. Enjoy the bush and the rugby while we still wait for summer here in the UK

[@devonnewman5776]

Stoked with Warthog getting a run at hooker. Hugely underrated.

[@keegan_beats]

😂🙌

[@colinjamieson6065]

Excellent Tim, it seems you might make a return trip😂 loved the bush 15. When the Irish announce their side, I would like to see your win prediction. Njoy the rest of your working break and the rest of SA and above all stay & travel safe in wild Afrika!

[@MarcellePotberg]

Rassie i support who ever u pick after all u the expert❤❤❤

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

Without Deon Fourie and Duane Vermeulen, the Boks need a guy to make steals at the breakdown ... and that is definitely Kwagga. Marx is also that player for the Boks, but with him on the bench Kwagga is much stronger in that area than Roos - who still gives away too many penalties at the breakdown, but is the future for the Boks.

[@phillipsugwas]

Roos drives me crazy with his combination of brilliant play and terrible decision making😅

[@Sonicchristmasblast0]

Eskom and Malcom are coming off the bench as fetchers, Siya and Kwagga, for the first 60 mins, Bongi tries but not as successful.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Roos is not the future. Good but not the beast we need at 8. Rassie I sense is luke warm.

[@ronhodgskin1388]

Love your animal team Tim Welcome to SA, and enjoy the best country in the world.

[@charleschurch4901]

Hi Tim! I think you are loving the bush and wild animals. Enjoy your time in our beautiful country and enjoy the rugby.

[@blackmonday5295]

There is an old Afrikaans joke about a rugby match between the animals and the insects. (The insects win because of their ankle-breaker winger centipede. Centipede only comes on in the second half as an impact player because it took so long to put on his boots). But you got the forwards close to the selections in the joke. LOL.

[@wouterroos2359]

South African: feeling cautiously confident. I think we have it but it would be stupid not to give the Irish the respect they deserve.

[@Xandermcdonald]

Be carefull when you are eating Biltong in the Bush...Lions like it too.

[@PrinceAsh327]

😂😂

[@charleschurch4901]

They can smell the blood of an Englishman. So be careful where you walk 😂

[@frasermilne7801]

Tim you biscuit. Keep up the great work. Best channel ever.

[@GeorgeJacobs777]

Loving your channel, Tim! So glad you're having a great time here in our beautiful country.

[@ianmiddup7033]

Incredible channel Tim . The whole family loves it

[@harryocallaghan8082]

Love all the talk that’s been coming out of the South African camp in the last few days and weeks where as there hasn’t been a peep out of Irelands camp. They’ve just been going about their business quietly. This is going to be a massive text and I’m completely here for it. De Allende & Etzebeth stringing along some nonsense scenarios with the help of the media. Rassie feeding that to their players. I love it! Bring it on!

[@randomlyfactual1943]

It's always gonna happen. Newspapers gotta sell, websites gotta get clicks.

[@scottwood5184]

Love your work. Love your surroundings today too. Glad you are enjoying us in SA.

[@akashaef1]

Glad to see the big call, and right one in my opinion, made in favour Sacha! Those missed kicks at posts have been the difference between winning and losing against the Irish for several matches now, and accuracy is key for Saturday.

[@brennangordon198]

Now officially my favourite channel! 😊

[@stephanbecker7918]

Mister Chaser, what a visit you are having to SA! Thanks for the quality videos your are churning out. Love the bush-8. Rassie is definitely going for wins this year and will start to build more and more to the end of the year.

[@Andrewpc2023]

Steve, I am so enjoying this series. Me a Bok supporter, he Welsh to his feet seldom agree on many things team wise . We both agree that that your assessment analysis is spot on. No beating about the bush rugby wise! Keep it up!

[@Andrewpc2023]

Tim, what a muppetI am.

[@bokkeboret8187]

Tremendous vid Tim, the bush is just such an amazing place,rugby bush beer and biltong, can’t beat it

[@riehanvanheerden8534]

I'm happy for Kwagga, the man is a Jack Russel!! In the World Cup he was everywhere. Wil be exciting at no.8

[@draxa12]

Great video, thank you. Enjoy that beautiful part of the world, very jealous.

[@ashishd380]

You are very welcome in our country 😊

[@LindaniTheophilusLuningo]

Tim it's pleasure having you mate, I have always love your rugby content coverage and your analysis are great.

[@acadoe]

If you spot one, gotta have a honeybadger in your team, absolutely the most fearless animal in the world.

[@hermankern3939]

A real Faf de Klerk, it radiates "size does not matter"

[@simonpaulmiddleton]

Superbly entertaining and informative to listen to you.

[@rusellsolomon1228]

It almost feels like Rassie is giving his 2023 WC squad an opportunity to redeem themselves from their group stage loss. Just making the point that this is the no 1 team in the world

[@le.g2bt]

Juan de Jong had it spot on…😎

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Shall we call him Juan de Spot On?

[@anotherstormer]

I've been on so many game drives but never have I seen a wild dog. So jealous LOL but also happy for you, Tim!

[@stephenprior61]

Me too - I am sure 100 game drives and never seen Wild Cape Hunting Dogs

[@chrismia2402]

Loved the bush pack, all I can say is “what a pack!” Nice to hear DDA getting recognition, so often he goes unspoken of. In fact both DDA and Jessie have never received the recognition to match their performances. So thank you for that Tim. I must say we are a little weary of the Irish, are they lying in wait, they’ve been particularly quiet and not their usual selves so I am expecting something massive from Ireland this tour. My head says be very alert, my heart as always says Bokke. Enjoying you coverage, enjoy your trip.

[@brucebeath9548]

Really enjoying your animal placement of positions within the team. A Honey Badger must be scrumhalf as it is small but as cocky as hell.

[@neilblunt1926]

And fearless. Remember Faf and England's huge front rower (forget his name right now) having a shirt pulling confrontation at the side of the scrum.

[@RozWentworth]

Love your game selection😂😂😂

[@jamienorwood6855]

Love the seriousness of the Bush XV.. 'Loosehead Prop... Hippo' 😂

[@charlesvanonselen6251]

That's a very good team Tim. Rassie is taking it seriously

[@ingridsweeney1787]

Loving your commentaries even more while you are in SA. Hope you are enjoying the South African hospitality. Tim, you got me interested in rugby during the World Cup.

[@joeritchie2]

So exciting to see this team. Rassie’s clearly in “win-now” mode.

[@Burninglash]

As expected.. thrilled that the plans are falling into place. Go bokke!

[@JJMaritz1976]

So happy you could make it to Africa mate. Enjoy every minute.

[@mandywood3327]

Hey Tim, great setting for the chat. Isn't it all just amazing? The bush, the rugby. The team! Looking forward to Saturday. Go Bokke.

[@georgedillon2542]

Welcome to South Africa Tim. Glad to see Sacha in the mix and Kwagga as starting no 8.

[@Ballas56]

The last scene with the lions is hilarious - we can also be loving if required.

[@warrenbooysen]

Hippo a killer. Stay well clear … looks like you’re having a great time. Thx for the content. First class 👍🏼

[@waynerockman1242]

Very good podcast Tim please keep them coming.👏👏

[@conneltheunissen2997]

Tim here's a backline for you hope you see all these: 9 Honey badger/ratel(tough aggressive fearless 10 Ostrich (can kick for miles) 12 KUDU ( big and imposing) 13 leopard (quick elusive powerful 13 Cheetah (fast with a wonderful body swerve) 14 Springbok (agile athletic with a wonderful aerial ability) 15 Zebra tough no nonsense with a powerful kick. 😅 So glad you are having a wonderful bush experience

[@Stefaans007]

Welcome in South Africa mate. Hope you have a blast! Enjoy every moment. Been following your channel since the World Cup

[@citedcanvas85]

This is probably the strongest lineup we have available. Pressure will be on us to win this game now.

[@benjansenvanrensburg1080]

Really happy that you are enjoying your time in SA Tim, feeling a tinge of jealousy of you sitting in those beautiful surroundings and that you are being looked after. Keep well!

[@gamewithwayne4831]

Can’t wait for the game 👍🏻 thanks for the upload Tim! 🇿🇦

[@stu1944]

Couldnt wait for this video 😊🎉🎉

[@bradleygovender9834]

Keep it coming Tim , brilliant content

[@rickvermeulen3678]

great stuff, love the content and the nature aswell. Excited for the weekend!

[@ericdawson7097]

Great stuff Tim ! You definitely have things well sorted! So glad you are enjoying yourself.

[@chrismouton1985]

Loving the footage, mate! I just came from a little bush holiday here in my home country, Namibia. It was essential to my soul. So happy that you're enjoying it as well. 😊 As for the Bok team, that's pretty much the strongest team you can pick on the players available. Can't wait for the game! Time to set the record straight...

[@karlernstbuddenbrock371]

Excellent commentary thanks Tim

[@StreetschoolZa]

Great to see you’re enjoying yourself 🎉

[@thudeshreenaidoo3330]

Love your videos!! Great to have you in SA! Thank you for visiting 😊 hope you are having a wonderful time 🌻

[@anthonyafonso3599]

You are vey fortunate to have seen the Big Five and the Wild Dogs in a short space of time.... let's Go Saterday!. Gonna be one hellova game.

[@wwest4347]

Brilliant video, enjoy our beautiful country!

[@wallieveldtsman300]

Hi Tim - glad to see you enjoying the great SA bush and wildlife in between the Craven week and the Irish games ....enjoy the game on Saturday and biltong and cold beer are compalsory 😂

[@bukswillemsoosthuizen3745]

❤🇿🇦....Go Kwagga......the best with Pieter Steph....❤...Thx for your excellent programs...

[@JDSouth1444]

Fun fact..A TV advert decades ago for petrol called "Trek" which featured a Zebra in it logo had an Afrikaans phrase .."Laat waai kwagga " ... a Quagga is another name for a Zebra

[@briget3456]

Quagga is the name of a subspecies of Zebra hunted to extinction in the 19th century.

[@JDSouth1444]

@@briget3456 Absolutely 💯... Do u remember the advert with the Leon Schuster reference

[@briget3456]

@JDSouth1444 I do indeed; brings back good memories!

[@Portugal478]

Thanks Nick! Great stuff

[@nicolaaspretorius6258]

Amazing episode!!!

[@coisjvr777]

Great video. Thanks Tim

[@CraigWedge]

Awesome one Tim!! Pleased you’re enjoying your stay in SA!👊🏻