So how did the Springboks win the World Cup? | A Squidge Rugby Deep Dive

[@lisolomzintwanambi2859]

How can someone from another country make you feel so proud of your own country. Thank you mfethu, nice video. 🇿🇦

[@herculesviljoen1504]

Was nearly in tears.

[@RyanKova]

I felt exactly the same just now watching this and I'm definitely sharing this clip with everyone! Even the All Black fans🇿🇦❤️🇿🇦

[@zanderpretorius7025]

My Man, I am in tears! I love South Africa. I love Siya. I love Mapimpi. I love Faf. I love Rassie. I Love the BOKKE!!!!!

[@jeddjoynson7361]

Imagine being from South Africa and a boer as well

[@notyoureverydaycultist2579]

@@jeddjoynson7361 ratio+urcringe+getouttahere+get good+skill issue+shut up+beta

[@Mkruger1]

I think I speak for all South Africans and rugby fans when I say this was beautifully made my friend!

[@user-gm7gz4ni1h]

i a qulified southafrican aprove of this message

[@Kulu-M]

...indeed 😄🇿🇦🙌

[@bonkesherperdduma7090]

I'm not even a rugby fan but watch this and the other one till the end. Amazing.

[@zanderpretorius7025]

Dude, Im crying. This is awesome

[@malcolmvanhilten125]

So dam true!

[@yaseena3989]

Not to mention, RASSIE ERASMUS just tweeted a link to this video, talk about giving props!

[@benl4862]

My life is now complete!

[@GrahamSinclair108]

I think he just wants to opine on that midfield all-forwards trundle...

[@HistroryOnics]

I believe its Razzie Erazmus actually! LOL

[@weirdwind1]

i guess that confirms the rumors of big dick erasmus

[@jonnoboy774]

Anyway to actually find it?

[@RooiWillie]

We went to go watch the Springboks vs Australia in Johannesburg in July 2019 where Siya was the water boy for the team. By many this was seen as degrading, but to me it was a sign of a great leader. A leader does not just lead by example, he also serves his team - something that Siya did with absolute graciousness. Afterwards he joined the Gwijo Squad (supporters who flew in from Capetown) in dance. Siya is deservedly the Springbok Captain!

[@mivuyonkabi5780]

I thought I was the only one who saw that as a great moment in our team's resurgence to the top

[@nad430]

Totally agree. And look whos the waterboy now haha

[@rmr3403]

Ultimate team man, inspirational leader who represents the whole South African story and is a pretty decent player as well. Lucky to have him.

[@robinstevenson1098]

A team man and, our captain is giving us water, you’re heart would swell, mostly the young guys, but that’s showing respect for who’s playing. Great player and a dude!

[@mohauwamorena]

This aged so well🎉

[@dannyb763]

33:11 "No pain is invalid, things don't hurt less, just because the person next to you is hurting more" - that's beautiful

[@barnesmata2688]

I cried.

[@guyparsonage4148]

Siya shows that in humility there is strength and power

[@Gibbyyyyyyy]

That was almost 32:12

[@willnorton2878]

It’s weird to say, but as an American, I have never been more satisfied to be rooting for a team like this. I can’t tell you how heartfelt I feel now but it’s not just the team and Kolisi that spreads I spiration, but you, squidge, for sharing that same passion! Much love man, exceptional video!!!❤️🇿🇦

[@nicholasmiot2721]

Massive respect for Faf, kicking is not his natural game and he took alot of abuse for it but he always trusted Rassie and that faith showed in the end.

[@gunmonkey1185]

But he's the best 9 SA that can kick well.

[@JiLoa13]

Yeah, I had no idea about that until this video. I hate seeing kicking in Rugby, I want to see teams run with the ball. I owe Faf an apology.

[@jimmysteinberg1114]

This

[@cobus5841]

"International Rugby is always better with a strong Springbok team" - "South African Rugby is bloody and heartfelt" my two favourite quotes from the clip. Well done! Please keep up your excellent commentary.

[@morganthedruid1]

Loved this but right when you got onto the bit about Siya Kolisi empathy for all his team mates own personal struggles my hayfever kicked in so my eyes started watering and my son, he's a knob by the way, he was laughing at me saying I was crying when I wasn't, I just forgot to take my Claritin.

[@nowelaZA]

Don't you hate it when you're watching a KZbin video and someone suddenly starts chopping onions next to you?! 😭😭😭

[@that_geniusjay7437]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@derickellisster]

@@nowelaZA That's hilarious!! Hahaha!

[@AndrewMcFarlane_1]

@@nowelaZA Same here!

[@macg5296]

Thats exactly what happened to me...suddenly there was so much dust and my eyes got watery 🤧😭

[@waynetewson7038]

Squidge. I don't know if you will read this but thank you. I'm a humble school teacher in South Africa coaching under 16 boys and I shared your video with them. They loved it. You very justly gave one of our greatest moments the right words. Again thank you

[@justinoswald8825]

I was talking with my housemate and one of the best qualities of these videos is that Squidge appreciates each team for its own merits; the Boks for their brutality, the French for their Frenchness, the Uruguayans for their passion (and being the best rugby team in the world). That kind of rugby ecumenism makes the game so much richer and more enjoyable to watch. As opposed to complaining about teams not playing rugby "the right way."

[@luyandamazibuko3357]

well said!

[@IgnusVermaak]

Now I am quite erudite, but I had to Google ecumenism.

[@soda5730]

You are a genius my friend. I've been watching rugby for more than 40 years and have never come across someone as insightful as you. Keep it up. You are yourself, a rugby legend, Squidge.

[@brethren26]

been waiting for this video for weeks and made my girlfriend watch it with me. A woman who’s opinion of rugby is that it’s an unnecessary relic of apartheid. As such you can imagine how much rugby she’s actually watched. Mid way through the video she says “ this guy is so good even I know what’s going on - and he’s funny”. This pretty much is the highest praise I can think of for your work.

[@rudivonstaden]

Almost... twitter.com/rassierugby/status/1264268724514762765?s=21

[@luxolomuthwa8045]

@@rudivonstaden WOW!!!!!!! I got chills

[@edwardoosthuizen9386]

You need a new gf.

[@kentcyclist5330]

@Brad dіe Irriterend III Dude, chill

[@ninoneels]

@Brad dіe Irriterend III chill

[@sleeky89]

As a Bok fan from Sri Lanka, who fell in love with them before the 2007 world cup and supporting them through out all these years, this analysis video made me emotional and tear up. Such a well deserved team to win the World Cup, I don't think even their own fans had them down to win it. Erasmus is a bloody genius and the entire Bok squad played with so much heart and passion. The final against England was an absolute pleasure to watch! Great analysis mate!

[@kwandangubane9419]

Do you play rugby in Sri Lanka?

[@sleeky89]

@@kwandangubane9419 yep, its the 2nd most popular sport after Cricket, Schools rugby in Sri Lanka has a huge following not to mention club rugby as well.

[@kwandangubane9419]

This is dope. I had no clue

[@dimitardobrev3296]

Greetings Hisham! I didn't know the Boks had so many fans across the world. Lets hope to see Sri Lanka play some international rugby soon! Sending blessings from South africa

[@acadoe]

That's awesome bro, thanks for the support. I had no idea rugby was popular in Sri Lanka.

[@HenryDube72]

I think no one comes close to rugby analysis as you do, not now not ever. Another masterpiece.

[@phakisot]

Bra!!

[@DRockafella]

Cape Town (South African) here, and as such, apart from the GREAT VIDEO, we have generally a huge respect for the Wales team. And genuinely wish you guys the best when not playing 'us'. Stay rad brother!

[@ajjohnston1446]

Thanks Squidge. As a South African who loves the game, the past few years have been really hard on the fans. When Rassie took over, we started to hope. But then we started seeing this kicking game "plan A" and most of us could not understand it. We started to win a few games again, and the fans were placated. and throughout 2018, we continued to be hesitant in "believeing again". But 2019..... oh what a year. the strategy started to make sense (thanks to some of your analysis) and you could hear the intake of breath as we won the rugby championship. But most pundits kept reminding us: "no team, that has won the rugby championship in a world cup year, has ever gone on to win the actual WORLD CUP". So we went into the world cup with most of us hoping for a world cup victory but happy with a semi final appearance. And then we lost to NZ in the opening game of our pool.... and the pundits again said: "no team that has lost a pool game has ever won the world cup".... and it just got better and better and better. The Semi final against Wales was a squeeky bum affair, but we got through it. And the best possible thing to happen was England beating NZ for us. England played their 2019 "final"in the Semi's. The week before the final, the entire UK media had written us off as runners up, and when Cheslin stepped Farrell, you could hear the UK media snapping their pencils and choking on their tea and it was GLORIOUS. As a patriotic South African, the 2019 rugby world cup, and our teams journey to become the overall victors, gives me such hope for my country. Because when we all look past our diferneces and come together as one unit, we are unstoppable! Thanks for the great video as always. and keep up the awesome work. !

[@lliamq12]

*English media - Scottish, Welsh and Irish were cheering at that point also.

[@antoinettefernandes8133]

I’m a die hard Springbok fan .. my motto .. if you can’t support us when we lose ... don’t support us when we win !

[@alienworldvader]

This is just incredible mate, thank you

[@RightofdaWrongchords]

You also didn't need to beat the All Blacks in the world Cup to make the finals...

[@4Q_4Q2]

@@RightofdaWrongchords Well the ABs weren't good enough to make the finals. Not the Boks or supporters fault for that.

[@newspaper9949]

As a die hard English fan I have nothing but respect for this bokke side. Absolutely magnificent. Completely gutted about the end result but not really much you can do when you come up against a side like that!

[@twosnakse]

Respect to Squidge and the bokke from NZ!

[@antoinettefernandes8133]

Love good sportsmanship... what would rugby be without NZ and our boks ... go right back into history ...best rivalry’s ... and still good friends ....

[@McKenzie_Co]

@@antoinettefernandes8133 love the Boks vs AB's games I get nervous every time right before kick off. And the traditional beer after game in the locker room is classic 🍻

[@antoinettefernandes8133]

Esmond Mckenzie Hell yeah ... rugby and an ice cold beer go hand in hand ... What I love is good sportsmanship ... and it does not get any better when the Boks play the AB’s ..it’s always electric.. nerve wrecking.... Can’t we just have the World Cup all over again ... or any rugby at this stage... !

[@UlrichHoltzhausen]

Thanks. Here's hoping for another century of rivalry. 100th game yet to be played. I hope both squads are 100%.

[@ThaboW11]

@@antoinettefernandes8133 Indeed, Boks avenged the All Blacks defeat to England in the world cup.

[@wikuskriel6357]

Hey Squidge. The biggest disappointment during the world cup was how You Tube stiffed you and robbed us of the privilege to watch your brilliant videos.

[@svennievd]

I am so excited for this! Can someone mention how Handre Pollard broke his cheekbone during this game and played the whole 80 minutes

[@patch_e42]

Handre Pollard broke his cheekbone during this game and played the whole 80 minutes

[@macg5296]

He didn't even feel the pain until they came back home 😪 💔

[@aidenbellringer2660]

Which game?

[@AutisticWombot]

@@aidenbellringer2660 the final

[@AutisticWombot]

@@aidenbellringer2660 also picked up a lot of injuries against Wales

[@jibberer]

I kind of almost start crying when I think about Siya Kolisi. By some distance his is the greatest story in sport. An astoundingly amazing human being.

[@busanimgabhi852]

I feel like having Squidge analysing the opposition team's game plan for your country would be the equivalent of having a cheat code.

[@zeropesse8426]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68&

[@zephanish]

Yeah, can we block this video from Warren Gatland

[@gunmonkey1185]

@@zephanish Also includes Eddie Jones as well.

[@JiLoa13]

I didn't even know half the things about Rugby that Squidge mentioned, he surely does give great insight.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

That's about right, Busani!!

[@scepticeagle4129]

"Pure sheer minded BASTARDY!" - I laughed so hard I almost fell off my chair! Enjoyed your Video and analysis. Let's hope our teams meet again in the next RWC Final!

[@justinmaytham3742]

I'm going, to be honest , this video (as a proudly South African ) nearly got me crying , u sincerely bring the passion and enthusiasm that every South African feels when watching these videos, and the first video about this, I was crying of joy, genuinely tearing up, thank you

[@sakibergh619]

yup - it is so good when we get our shit together - cause no one does it as we do and hopefully we can keep at it

[@Xgriphon]

This... Absolutely this...

[@-Wasabii-]

Agreed 👏

[@m.l.b.2908]

Hell I teared up and I'm a New Zealander, lol.

[@riaanstols6380]

I am a South African, and I must say they way you did this video was absolutely superb, thanks.

[@jaconieuwoudt717]

Supersport (South Africa) ran a "World Cup Final Review" last month. Switched out half an hour into it because scraping my wrists through on the tarmac outside seemed a more exciting prospect. A masterstroke would be bringing Squidge in for some cutting edge analysis on next year's Lions Series and banishing some of those stuffy former players regurgitating cliches with "accuracy"... 😉

[@Headhunter_212]

Don't forget "work rate", "go-forward", "win the collisions"....

[@HenryDube72]

@@Headhunter_212 "gutsy" 🙄

[@Headhunter_212]

@@HenryDube72 we need a rugby commentator bingo card! "skill set", "all over the park"...

[@HenryDube72]

@@Headhunter_212 "putting in those tackles"... that's why I sometimes search for foreign coverage after the game because these guys can be too predictable.

[@Headhunter_212]

@@HenryDube72 some day I wish I spoke isiXhosa! kzbin.info/www/bejne/baOqZn-qqtSrm80

[@raisin7258]

As a South African this low key made me really emotional

[@BrianZick]

This was absolutely incredible, the tactical analysis is one thing but your input on Siya Kolisis was just wonderful.

[@acca1461]

And also the fact that Siya made it about the whole team not just him was admirable

[@SiyabongaAfrica]

In all honesty the part about Siya Kholisi will always give me goosebumps. Squidge you are the man

[@chris5240]

126 Likes 0 Dislikes. Despite Squidge torturing us with a 3 day wait, we still love his work so much we will gladly enjoy this carrot and stick situation. Because of this hype I am expecting a 3-part 2hr Squidge-style docu-miniseries.

[@svennievd]

227 - 0

[@acchaladka]

@@svennievd He's really winning big here. Crushing the opposition. I wonder where it will be when the video actually starts. I'm on pins and needles. Will any challengers arise? It's currently 289 to nil.

[@AnonYmous-kk4ex]

324-0 hes doing bloody well so far lets see how long till people with no hearts dislike this

[@stephenkelly1026]

Anon Ymous make that 386

[@conorstretch746]

stephen finn make that 414

[@lefikamorobe9958]

As as South African, I cannot tell you just how much this analysis was about more than just rugby, but what our country and our people stand for.

[@Sindisile]

You have created a South African following beast now, be prepared to make more good videos about the Springboks going forward to feed the beast you created.

[@ThabaniTBowseHadebe0909]

awe

[@b1gg1]

Spot on bru😂🙌

[@guyparsonage4148]

Totally agree the green flame is a light on this channel 💪

[@Me-ex7qg]

Will run out of content quickly, outside of the RWC the springboks record isnt to flash. 3/24 super rugby, 4/24 tri-nations, 1/8 rugby championships, 2/15 freedom cups

[@KernowekTim]

I am Cornish, Sindisile, an ethnic minority of the U.K. The English have all but absorbed my race, as the English have usually tried to do. Many 21st century 'Cornish' people consider themselves English these days. This, for me, is a pity. I am 61 years old, and so am 'old school' Cornish, never English. I was delighted to watch S.A win the 2019 RWC by beating England. Well done South Africa for your massive effort, and ultimate success. Stay safe, Stay in peace.

[@kayiseskhosana1624]

I'm not necessarily a rugby fan, but I am a South African. This video made emotional in ways I hadn't expected. Well done, mate

[@djb65]

One of the greatest comebacks in sporting history. When the Bokke lost to Italy, even South African fans thought SA rugby was dead, there was no way back. 18 months later and we were top of the World. What a story.

[@MooLaa-e1s]

And four years later again on TOP OF THE WORLD.

[@filiandsela]

Loved this! From a big Kiwi fan.

[@wandilemahlangu9865]

This video just made me so happy!!!! The amount of detail that Squidge puts into these videos is really exceptional. More importantly, this serves as a great learning tool that could be used by all lovers of rugby (schools, clubs, etc.)

[@SiyabongaAfrica]

Been watching rugby since highschool and it's only when I started following this channel that I finally understood the game.

[@privatebaldric8767]

I couldn't agree more😄👍

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

I just hope that SuperSport gives Squidge a rugby commentary contract!!!

[@michaelkeegan9260]

He watches the game (the plays not the frame per frame and works out where every single player is at all times to track their movements. He then looks for patterns... As well as deviations from those patterns. It makes for great analysis but probably wouldn't be good as a live commentator as some keep suggesting

[@kyleduplooy5341]

Dude! Stahp! How can every video you make be this awesome! Clever, informed, funny, well- delivered and brilliantly sincere and respectful of all corners of our community. Keep it up man. You are in BEAST mode with these uploads!

[@robcastvisuals3529]

"... the winger being way out alone, like me on my birthday" hahaha I felt that!!! Love you Squidge thanks for what you do!!!

[@siyabongamchunu4342]

The most valuable 36 minutes of my year...that Siya Kolisi segment just made the tears flow all over again.

[@chomskyhitchens]

We are an amazing country - had some of the worst division - now some of the most cohesion - love us all!!!

[@malcolmvanhilten125]

Ahmen brother, he is the real deal!

[@umfanakamabaso8662]

Hands down the best rugby analysis channel in the WORLD! Yup, I f***ing said it! You are absolutely brilliant, mate! I love what you do... My appreciation for your work is steady, but slowly getting to levels of the cultish praise and love you have for Alun Wyn Jones. 😂

[@chris5240]

The Squidge Cult Arise!

[@MuuCowOfDeath]

Thank you for highlighting the beauty and nuance in the bastardry of Springbok rugby. It's too often dismissed as one dimensional and uncreative. Assume this of any project that includes Rassie at your peril :)

[@macg5296]

This was worth every minute.... all of it ...even the onions ...😭😭 go Bokke go 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@acca1461]

The onions😂😂😭😭

[@VizFizz-r8n]

Every month or so I return to this video. It seriously helps me to relive the 2019 World Cup. Gives me goose bumps to this day!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@yandisakoko7621]

This is an interesting video coming up soon. Squidge is by far the best Rugby Analysis I know. Even as a Springbok fan, it's worth the wait. Squidge will surely dissect this one for us with an interesting insight for sure. I can't wait.

[@zeropesse8426]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68&

[@mckayhatch6723]

As a rugby fan from the States who hopes our national team keeps getting better and better as well as our professional clubs I’ve become quite the Boks fan over the last several years. Some of my favorite players like du Tiot and Kolisi are great man. Squidge, great video man. I started watching your channel from the Lions 2017 tour analysis and I’ve been a fan ever since. Keep it up.

[@golfencrucible1074]

This was your best piece yet Squidge. Your passion is contagious. Uniting people the world over for a love of sport is the greatest force known to man, and uniting them for the best sport on earth is not just great but profound. Good on you.

[@andrewdresser589]

Man this is such a good video. Not only because I'm south african and us winning was the best day of my life but it just made me fall in love with not only the boks but rugby even more. Big props on the video. Maybe a series of you analysing each team in the top 10 or something?

[@revenant2979]

Thanks Squidge, got me crying here in South Africa.

[@simphiwe4885]

Hard not to be moved by the story, especially Siya's struggles

[@moesh9733]

Still one of my favorite videos on youtube! Every time I watch this I fill up with pride.

[@yivanimantshongo8825]

Can we all just agree that Squidge should have at least 500k subs by now🔥🚶‍♂️sigh

[@zeropesse8426]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68&

[@AmpieAnk]

What a great tribute to the Bokke! The part about Kolisi really gave me goosebumps. Keep up the great research and excellent videos Squidge! Inspirational and intelligent analysis...well done to the Boks again

[@lungabiyela9081]

Love how you always take a dig at Israel Folau.

[@rowangovender1895]

As a South African first I love your videos.I know alot of people around the world dont like our team. They call us boring ect. I hope this wonderful video finally makes everyone understand the real reason for our kicking game. Its not about looking pretty or entertaining, its about winning world cups, Rugby championship and been ranked 1 in the world.

[@ruanhattingh7345]

Who else here is South African?

[@francoisventer5276]

Hal die pad huur die rooi nekke is maar nog steets hardseer dat hulle vir loor het...

[@fredrikrugby]

Ek was SAer tot toe ek 18 was.

[@dariuscoetzee5248]

@@francoisventer5276 ja

[@christianviljoen8960]

Ja bru

[@svennievd]

yebo mnumzane

[@monunyabidness5949]

I watch this video every few months and it doesn't get any less good.

[@urbadkid2606]

This pleases me as a scott that lives in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rayred74]

Your analysis of any match is by far the most interesting and definitely the one I attach the most weight to. Rassie should give you a job!

[@snagsTS]

Thank you Squidge. That was amazing. How you haven't been scooped up by a network just baffles me. I have been walking around with a puffed up chest for more than half a year now, but this video just puts that pride in the right place. So proud of our boys.

[@zeropesse8426]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

" How you haven't been scooped up by a network just baffles me. " I am thinking the same thing!!

[@TheGeorgeall]

This is probably the best video I've watched in my life. Like any form of video, it's just too good.

[@antoinettefernandes8133]

So agree

[@joebankss]

As a south african and a springbok fan, this has gotta be the best video ive ever seen. thanks mate!!

[@normanluyt2437]

Dude, this video has it all!! Halfway through I was giggling like crazy and by the end I had tears in my eyes. Your analysis is very insightful, but more importantly, you manage to highlight the passion and emotion involved in this amazing game of ours!!!! Well done mate, pour yourself a Bells!!!!!!

[@abeolurin3019]

I'm a massive football fan who just started watching rugby. I'm happy I stumbled across this video because the tactics and commitment you shed a light on were delightful. I understand what you mean about a team united. Up the boks

[@TangoSixT6]

An exceptional analysis of the entire Springbok world cup journey, game plan and human element. Your work is truly on a different level. It is always an absolute pleasure watching your videos Squidge, thank you.

[@zeropesse8426]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68

[@daviddlamini3373]

Glad this was on my recommendations list as I was feeling nostaligic for some rugby. I never thought you could outdo the "So how did South Africa win the Rugby World Cup final?", but alas here we are. I can only imagine how much effort went into analysing all these games but it is greatly appreciated. Absolutely amazing stuff. A bright future in rugby management awaits you should you choose to pursue it. Thanks and keep up the excellent work.

[@graemelubbe7875]

This video is trending at number 50 in South Africa atm

[@zeropesse8426]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68&kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3fOeKKhqbyop68

[@TheXiamenCyclingFeed]

That was brilliant. Thank you for making this video. Proud South African here. The stories of struggle towards the end really hit hard after observing the poverty and obstacles that so many people encounter. Big respect.

[@MrMultiAfrican]

Best 80 minutes of my life. Drank a bottle of brandy and got laid to top the night off

[@eiremike1]

Awesome doccie Squidge! Very funny and also very insightful. You are now an honorary South African ;-)

[@pajuiken]

You always make me a very proud Springbok and Rugby fan - your analysis is spot-on. I think the scariest thing for other teams is, that 2019 was not ZA at their best, it was the groundwork for it. I think the next stage is going to be very interesting. Very well done video!

[@elliotsimpson8287]

lol i remember 2015 Australian fans saying the same thing

[@nowelaZA]

@@elliotsimpson8287 The Australians who lost in the final by a good thrashing? That's not the same as the Boks who WON by a huge thrashing. Two different scenarios.

[@elliotsimpson8287]

@@nowelaZA The wallabies thrashed the all blacks this year, south africa lost to japan and Ireland had this world cup won back in 2016. all i'm saying is don't burn your jerseys again when it doesn't turn out how you think. but i do love the SA team so GOODLUCK!!!!

[@ZachGC1]

Squidge, as a South African myself, this video spoke to me. I had a SE grin on my face that entire opening segment because you were describing my high school rugby experience

[@JahnBeukesMusic]

Been following you since you started, Squidge. Two things: 1: When this lockdown is over, you are invited to a braai at my house in Johannesburg. Everything is on me, including your plane ticket. 2: It is at this braai that we will discuss your future job as analyst for the Springboks. Name your price.

[@albertvanlingen7590]

This video never gets old. Just watched it again and still is one of Squids's best videos.

[@rosemaryk4998]

This was so wonderful Squidge. From 2017 to the moment the final whistle on the 2nd November 2019 when my Springboks were crowned World champs you captured so well. It was a real rollercoaster of emotions but so worth it

[@asivemgijima4249]

The best analytical video of the Boks I've seen🙌

[@langalethusoko8928]

Ive never enjoyed anything of this sort this much! Well done Squidge! and I subscribed

[@chrisnaude4289]

I’ve now watched this three times. Thanks Robbie! Its good to have the boys back!

[@JeremiahWilhite]

How many times am I allowed to watch this?

[@joshuajacobs2306]

It's been on loop since it premiered for me

[@macg5296]

Yes is the answer

[@antoinettefernandes8133]

Good ? ... never get tired of it

[@carolmorris404]

I am still watching it... Don't think Covid is going to allow the Lions tour.

[@Skyscraper2015]

Just to say, regarding the Springboks' nerves of steel is largely thanks to rather rough pitches and somewhat poor weather conditions. Our playing environment has never been comfortable which is why in the 1995 RWC the Springboks were not only able to take on guys like Jonah Lomu but also quietly competed against each other to see who could get to him first. Tackling a person has always been softer and more comfortable than tackling the turf. So our guys, I'm a Saffa if you hadnt noticed, relished the challenge to tackle and which is why our scrums are one of our preferred forms of attack, its hard hitting and dominating. No one ever wants to hurt an opposition player but often do just because the Springboks can handle a lot. I love my team and I really love the diversity, its a much better representation of our country than it has been in previous years. Thank you Coach Erasmus and Captain Kolisi and team of course. One of the reasons our team had a lot of potential but not much kinetic between RWCs 2015 -2019 was that the coaches didnt always know what to make of our guys. Something I have yet to be proven wrong with is the coach or leader in any group who is likely to be really good is one who has worked his way up the system. One who comes from outside and starts high up might have good insight but often not sure how that looks on the ground which is why I think one of our bedt coaches ever is Rassie Erasmus since he has played rugby even to international level, he knows how it looks on the ground and what variables to consider, and also he knows different teams will use different tactics. Thus our best years of rugby and I would go so far as to say that our best RWC of the three we have won was last year. I see how much more the country got behind our team because we had a decent proportion of coloured and black players who are brilliant and who are picked, possibly another reason why we were able to score two tries in the final. There was such unity and coherence in the team. I love our guys. And the coaching staff.

[@ricklautenberg1913]

This is simply brilliant! The level of in depth analysis you've done of Rassie's game plan(s) and springboks team culture that lead to their World Cup victory is mind-blowing! Love and truly appreciate your work dude, keep it up!

[@TheNostalgiaMerchant]

19:27 - 19:33 Squidge you are a gem. I love your videos. I've known that rugby is exciting for a few years now but your videos have really added something truly special to my experience of the sport. Please keep up the great work.

[@aledwilliams4765]

Squidge, you've outdone yourself with this one.. beautiful arc, beautifully written. What a beautiful game.

[@stoneleighful]

Youre awesome Squidge, best analysis and insights out there, thanks and respect (from NZ)

[@tendayimundawarara9377]

Absolutely brilliant video. Long may you continue with great content.

[@sampottinger5840]

As a rugby enthusiast living in South Africa, I can confidently say you hit the nail on the head with this one Robbie! The analysis is perfect as you unpack the awe-inspiring story of the springboks' development during the past decade. This was a pleasure to watch and honestly made my day, content like this makes the uncertainty of our current time all the more manageable thank you so much!

[@martinfox5930]

This is a phenomenal video! Thanks Squidge for making my Saturday night a nostalgic one about a beautiful team :D

[@qiqa2433]

This almost made me cry man. Thank you so much. This is beautiful and insightful content

[@chr1spybeef741]

but that clip at the end! totally laughed out loud :) great insight and analysis as always, very informative and entertaining.

[@christiansmith7621]

Well done Proud springbok fan from South Africa The videos just keep getting better

[@jonboy2950]

My goodness this video is good, maybe the best you have put together yet, and hopefully inspire and unite people together through this amazing sport.

[@marcelvanniekerk-edwards5272]

I came here thinking this was from Saturday's game: "wow that was quick from Squidge" and then saw it was from the last WC 😂

[@SparkBerry]

Supporting the Springboks is an emotional rollercoaster like no other, but that World Cup win, like every other win, brings South Africans together like no politician ever could,no matter where in the world we may find ourselves... And that is why my blood is forever green ... I am proudly South African

[@championlehlohonolontulini9957]

Man I love watching rugby but your channel takes that love to another level.

[@greglavagna5546]

Solid video, as always man. I think another good point is that Rassie got a lot of diverse rugby brains like yours in the camp, not just filled it with ex players or coaches rising up the ranks. PS 34m is wildly impressive

[@andrewspaltman]

Simply brilliant. Besides your hilarious fascination with Rassies' bits and pieces as well as the Hyenas, it was very interesting and extremely entertaining. I had a bloody good laugh. As a South African , I felt that fire to demolish 'all' sitting in my lounge watching. I can only imagine how much 'will to win' the boys must have felt on the field.

[@devongarvie6261]

Rule 7: always bet on the Springboks if they're in the final

[@toiletsmithy3630]

Rule 8: what if they're facing NZ?

[@devongarvie6261]

@@toiletsmithy3630 didn't work out too well the last time they met them in the final...

[@udownwito.p.p4153]

@@devongarvie6261 youd win too if you cheated 👍🏼 #facts brudda

[@devongarvie6261]

@@udownwito.p.p4153 who cheated exactly?

[@udownwito.p.p4153]

@@devongarvie6261 ohh... didnt you know the all blacks had food poisoning??? Its well documented how they were served food from a lady that cant be found anymore 🤭 quite convenient, just before the game and then...voila 😁 sick spewing, crook stomach 👍🏼 thats something they missed out on your movie aye 😁 glad to help your country out buddy

[@MrJabbothehut]

What Rasmus did for South Africa is what Deschamps did for the French football side in 2018. No one above the team and a culture of working for each other and maximum chemistry and cohesion! Brilliant to see!

[@acadoe]

This was amazing Squidge, and unexpected, so thank you so much. I just would like to add my two cents on the Alistair Coetzee tenure. I didn`t rate him highly as a coach, I still don`t, but he was also very unlucky. At the time he was appointed, the squad was rather old and many had retired. He was also appointed rather late, so he didn`t have as much time to get his house in order. Add to that the fact that only one of our franchises was really playing good rugby at the time, the Lions under Johann Ackermann, they made 3 super rugby finals at a time when SA teams were struggling to get there and they did so playing a very attractive brand of rugby. This together with the fact that at that time overseas players were not very welcomed into the Springboks, put a lot of pressure on Coetzee to put many of these Lions players in the Springboks setup and to play this attacking brand of rugby, however, that style doesn`t work as well at international level and Coetzee was also not like Ackermann, Coetzee was far more practical and defensive minded. If you add all these things up, and add the goal/threat of transformation by the governing bodies, it`s no wonder he had a terrible go at it.

[@Sea4orth]

Squidge, your hard work (and your brother's?) passion and ability to weave facts and figures into a narrative are ... amazing. If I had an award to give for the best sport analysis - you. Gold.

[@Laurentus]

Thanks for this awesome video, once again, Squidge. Once again, I hope you'll analyse every RWC final ever.