Rugby: What the All Black great John Kirwan told me!

Ever wondered what really went on behind the scenes with the Springboks? In the latest of our series in conjunction with Front Row Rugby, Peter Stemmet chats to former Springbok wing, Jacques Olivier. The speedster talks about his Springbok career, the difference between the various Bok coaches, winning in his debut test and what the great All Black, John Kirwan told him to do!
Rugby: What the great All Black, John Kirwan told me! @frontrowrugby
00:00 Welcome to Front Row Rugby!
00:12 Our trivia question for this week!
00:33 What did it feel like becoming a Springbok?
01:16 How special was it to win on your debut?
03:01 Tell us about the challenges the team faced on tour
05:27 The French labelled you as “rude Afrikaners”
07:54 How did it feel to beat the Aussies in Australia?
09:44 What stood out about the Argentina tour?
10:43 Why did you miss the 1995 Rugby World Cup?
11:09 What was different after rugby had turned professional?
12:06 What was the reaction after Francois Pienaar was dropped?
13:10 How special was it to beat France in France in 1996?
13:54 The Wales test was your final test match
15:37 Tell us about the Henry Tromp controversy
16:07 Who was your toughest opponent?
16:32 Is there a funny moment you can share with us?
17:53 What are you doing these days?
18:23 Let’s have a look at the trivia question again
18:40 Thank you for being on Front Row Rugby!
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[@flinfaraday1821]

This dude Jacques Olivier was my hero!

[@Cee0624]

Another legend..elusive with unique step, vèry exciting player..if he got the ball something unexpected to be expected..not to be denied if close to opponents try line.. Another notable Stemmet discourse, brief yet informative.. I get impression Jacques sit on few treasure troves of stories yet to be told.

[@markcrossman3356]

Loved this guy growing up!!

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

This guy was incredibly strong, different to the wings we have today - but also had a huge sidestep.

[@lesliestrydom4157]

Jacques was one of those elusive players and for that reason extremely difficult to defend against.Did he ever tried inside centre?

[@alanmjohnson]

Wait, how do you pronounce his last name? It's not like the French first name?

[@megafoonsport]

No, in SA we pronounce it as 'du toy', as opposed to the French way, which is 'du twa', if I am not mistaken. 😀

[@user-xp3gj9gk7x]

Stepper van klas d aardie jare Ek dink hy sou vandag Se cheslin en kurtlee asook Willemse proud gedoen het en hy was a afronder per excelance

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Just as good if not better than Kolbe and Arendse . Which is a huge statement. Jacques, Duhan vdm and Habana are the 3 wings that compete with our current wings.

[@mvubu6823]

In 1992 Henry Tromp and his dad beat a 16 year old to death with a fan belt. He was convicted in 1993. It was unbelievable that he was selected for the Boks in 1996. Well... Maybe not unbelievable because many thought it was acceptable to beat thieves to death. That he was picked by Markgraff, makes it all the more believable.

[@oldtighthead2459]

He did his time ,paid his price ,the slate was wiped clean....second chances are what rehabilitation is all about ....

[@cjels5400]

The word theive may have something to do with it 🧐

[@mvubu6823]

@@cjels5400 and you just proved my point

[@SupremeBros2012]

@@cjels5400you don’t beat thieves to death, not in a civilized society, even if you are conditioned by your environment to do so

[@cjels5400]

@@SupremeBros2012 south africa is not a civilised society any more

[@BroderickMilton-dv2sp]

Die man Kon step en hol