Chasing the Sun 2 Ep5 Review: A MASTERCLASS | The Big Jim Show

[@martinjacobsz7779]

Big Jim, our brother from across the oceans. I just love how you get us, SAs if you don’t know us, are easy to dislike. What makes it worse is we don’t really care what others think. Imperfectly perfect, chaotically organized, bragadociously humble. I have watched this series, usually through tears, but still looked forward to every one of your reviews. Don’t pass by again without stopping anywhere you want for some wine, a chat or a braai. Our favorite voice out there along with Eggchasers. Hope your lad recovers soon and the family are well.

[@grantevans6597]

Great comments, well written!

[@CBTP1974]

@martinj....Feite boetie. You nailed it on so many levels! Brilliant summation /observation etc, ... saffas are the 'rough diamonds'... we just need a bit of coordinated effort, and some polishing for us to truly shine, and da Bokke are .... need I say more😊

[@schetty6412]

Well said bru

[@faizelwales]

Bra Jakes 👌🤝👊

[@andrewmorkel2269]

Couldn't agree with you more. Tim from Eggchasers is another top-class rugby pundit. Jim & Tim are the current 2 best rugby pundits out there.

[@waiora8387]

My only criticism with the whole show is how Mostert and Kriel didn't get their moment, Mosters had huge games, vs scotland, vs NZ, the tackles he put on with PSTD. And Kriel played the best rugby of his entire career, during a time everyone was worried with AM being injured.

[@SHUTUPNOWW9360]

Jesse kriel was in it like twice or thrice

[@cornelisjohannesallerston5752]

i am a proud South African, just saying thank you, been checking every day for your review... hope your son gets well soon..

[@andynicoletti7789]

Me too..been waiting weeks for this review:)

[@spy0619]

I remember PTSD crying after beating NZ in 2018 and i realised this mountain of a man puts his heart and soul into the Springboks. What a legend.

[@viwekenneth6028]

The boys were hungry on that game you could tell that win ment alot to them

[@daanjoubert5297]

What made that win such a big thing for the Springboks' was the fact that they had lost that fixture 57-0 and came back to win the next year.

[@johanstruwig3815]

I don't think that PSDT has PTSD, but then again who knows.

[@marierentzen3853]

That image of PSDT you mention is one that I'll never forget. What a moment.

[@marietjievandermerwe8189]

Mr Humble

[@thejunglecrab2141]

Broken bones and sons are synonymous… wishing your laaitie speedy recovery.

[@mikeschulz6598]

All the best to your son, I hope he has a speedy recovery... and thank you for the great content on here and the Rugby Pod.

[@raymondmather3442]

Big Jim , as a South African born Scot’s man , I respect you and your unbiased opinions when it comes to South Africa, it’s sad how the rest of the world doesn’t respect or recognize we are a simple nation that play rugby with our hearts, and this is a sport that , the Afrikaans people had to learn about in prison camps in the boer war

[@cici2716]

KWAGGA, the battle stat KING👑!!!!!!

[@GrantMcPherson1509]

Can I tell you that Deon Fourie is also the nicest guy! His journey, everything about him as a person has shot up in my books! (Coming from a South African who just shot an ad series with him). A hero!

[@mattbargeable]

I need that Jacques Nienaber speech embroidered on a huge tapestry to hang in my house for motivation! What a documentary, what a game, what a world cup!

[@Birdman953]

You shouldn’t be here, but you are here!

[@f1greenlight]

My 12 year old Rugby playing son said that was his favourite part of the Doccie. And for me Rassie speech at the end about our Country.

[@1414rebel]

Tell your own story!

[@chasey2327]

Nienaber already turning Leinster into what looks an unbeatable* side...check out their 1st half v northampton last week

[@johnmay8488]

Big Jim. Imagine an evening with you, EggChasers and Wildkard together in South Africa during the test season in South Africa? It will be box office. Please consider it.

[@leonprgrobler]

Now that is a great idea! They are all class!

[@martinjacobsz7779]

If these guys did this as fundraiser for grassroots rugby teams, I would pay big bucks to enjoy their company and chatter. A great idea.

[@soulasssassin]

We can have a braai at my place. I will provide the ice and meat.

[@jessicaspence9913]

And Alfie too! He also has a super rugby channel.

[@garethm4800]

Big Jim... You are a legend!! Even when you aren't talking about SA, your insight and value you bring to the table makes you the best rugby podcaster with Tim from eggchasers winning rookie of the year. It would be great to hear if and how your perspective has changed around SA after your time with the Sharks all those years back? Wishing your son a strong and speedy recovery. We look forward to hosting you on our shores in the near future we hope. Tim is coming out for both the Ireland series and the All Blacks so both of you should collaborate and do a live show which I'm sure will sell out very easily.

[@riyaadrhoda3990]

If a producer really want to make a true life Cinderella story it would be the Deon Fourie story. He became a Springbok at an age when nost people are retired. Years of grinding it out and disappointments. He got chosen as a backup flanker and ends up playing 78 minutes of the World cup final as a hooker and ends the match as the winning captain. You cannot script this true story. Will surely be a blockbuster.

[@Castlebandit1983]

Just started rewatching chasing the sun season 1. This series needs to be shown in schools around the world.

[@banelebennett2491]

It’s even better than the second installment

[@willemsteyn7808]

You means this FUCKING series? Perfect viewing for minors😂

[@Magz-101]

There’ll be a lot of bleeps lol

[@Castlebandit1983]

@@willemsteyn7808 hahaha... true

[@commentwell3870]

Are you crazy! All that cursing!

[@brendonschlebusch7954]

Wishing your young man a speedy recovery, Big Jim.

[@auggoggel]

Thanks Jim, for digging deep to really understand what makes South Africans and their 'Boks be what we are. Now to stay humble and grateful ... Life is grace.

[@MobBarley00]

Pieter-Steph is the gentlest of characters off the field but on it the man turns into an absolute monster.

[@redhowell7856]

Sublime wrap Big Jim. We Saffas appreciate you. Hope your boy is good.👊

[@stevearries1753]

All the best to your boy, Jim🙏

[@kwedini1181]

I could listen to Jim in the morning, afternoon, and evening..your work is out of this world..much appreciated big Jimmy! And a speedy recovery to your lad

[@brianpetersen1179]

this was a masterclass of a documentary even watching it now I cried at the end and that epic scene of rassie crying when they arrive back in south Africa

[@barendolivier8881]

Jim, you talk from the heart. Thanks! As a South African, man those ABs were magnificent. What a final!

[@at7512]

Best sports documentary i have ever seen.. simply brilliant 👌👌

[@thejunglecrab2141]

ABs played 14 v 14 for 16 minutes in 2nd half. And seeing Deon’s shoulder injury, it’s no wonder he struggled with the throw-ins. My heart goes out to Bongi… after swallowing all that shit from English media the whole week only to get croc rolled in first few minutes.

[@scallywagturk]

Love you Big Jim. From every South African viewer. You get us. You GET us! Making you an honorary Saffa and appreciate your impartiality. Keep spreading the love dude. ❤

[@davidmendes3392]

Hey Jim! No apology necessary - family always comes first. I hope your young man is healing up well. Thanks so much for this series. I'm South African and I've thoroughly enjoyed your guided tour through what may be the crowning achievement of a Springbok golden era. We may not win them all, but we win when it really matters - and I can tell you that both the 2019 and 2023 world cups really have mattered to us as a people. We're going through a lot as a nation. Your insights and opinions are a real treat, so I think I'll be tuning in to your podcast more regularly. Tak care!

[@TonyPachos]

“Poetry in motion”, sums it up perfectly 👌Thanks for a great show Jim

[@MarlonOhlsson]

2 years ago Pieter Steph Du Toit had a career ending ACL injury , so his dad gave a piece of his tendon to strengthen Pieter Steph's ACL....it's an amazing story.🏉🇿🇦

[@wilfredsmith183]

Almost lost his leg also

[@ingridsweeney1787]

As a South African it makes me very teary, even when you talk about Chasing the Sun, never mind actually watching it!! Loved your commentary

[@homonaledi640]

South Africa doesn't play for glory. Don't care about the ranking. Our hopes and dreams and aspirations are symbolically engraved in the Webb Ellis cup. Since the day Mandela laid hands on that thing, South Africans became spiritually connected to it forever. Nothing matters more than winning that cup

[@buffaloblack3993]

hear! hear!

[@noluthando6757]

Truth

[@arnovdpoll]

I don't care for Mandela.

[@arnovdpoll]

The sale of yscor happened on Mandela's watch. A world-class company. Where did the billions go? Start of state capture. Don't forget that.

[@noluthando6757]

I doubt if Mandela cared about racist apartheid beneficiaries either

[@ladybugm6872]

I think Sam Cane took the tackle upright, straight legs which makes it dangerous and there was a lot of talk around this, Siya clearly bent his legs, this is the difference between red and yellow cards. Felix was incredible, I am nervous with him no longer being with the Boks. Loved Jacques speach too, wonderful addition to the amazing series. There are few non South Africans who understood the prase "hulle weet nie wat ons weet nie", you are the only one who I have seen get it spot on. It's the heart of a South African, can't isn't in our vocabulary...very impressive, well done! Thank you Jim, what a road it has been, look forward to you visiting SA for some of the big games.

[@GUSMAARTENS-o7u]

Thanks much for this Big Jim! As a South African working in Yemen, watching and listening to your review means a lot! You be safe, and I trust your Youngster recuperates well!

[@Won_By_One]

Thanks Mate. At last LOL. As a Saffa i just want to say thank you for understanding us. Your interviews are epic. Please come pop around for a beer in Cape Town.

[@commentwell3870]

I said it too: there's no coincidence that they've won two World Cups back to back.

[@francoisverdoes8552]

All the best for your boy.Great show,always watching

[@karinwebber4371]

All the best with your son. I am a South African and have been checking every day for your review on episode 5 😅

[@TheDespaxion]

Hope your son is doing well. I have been waiting all week, it felt incomplete watching the episode 5 without your input. Thank you for the reviews.

[@fhudson3554]

Been waiting for this all week!!!

[@markchesters4522]

As I am sure from many South Africans, We hope your Son gets better soon mate, everything else is a bonus 🙏

[@harlanvanwyk3809]

Pls keep up the good work Jim.i definitely became a fan during the world cup❤

[@RoyFoster-f3v]

I'm so glad you highlighted Deon and Kwagga...they are everything to me. I must also sing your praises...Roy

[@wesohall]

Thanks Jim your show is next level

[@leonprgrobler]

Big Jim, I am becoming a big fan of your work ! Love your passion, honesty and balance! You call a spade a spade! The type of guy one can trust !

[@grantevans6597]

Jim, you hit on such a significant truth at the end of this review - it is true! The Springboks DO playing for more. It is identified and articulated in our national discourse... we ARE playing for more! And it was so interesting to hear you reference Ardie Savea, one of the best in the world, reflecting upon the fact that he could not identify a similar narrative regarding the AB's.

[@hannesbornman1045]

That 'something more' is what gives SH teams the edge. Half the players in the NH teams were not born and raised in the countries they represent. To them it's just a pay cheque.

[@thehalf8]

One of your best videos to me yet. Especially showing your understanding of what giving hope to south africans mean.

[@craigflixchill]

Jim, I'm not sure if you've seen it but Whistleblowers is a really good documentary as well. I know it's on Rugbypass TV but it really provides amazing insight and perspective of the referees during the 2023 World Cup. It reminded me a lot of Chasing the Sun.

[@bluebelt1342]

He does mention it in his previous episodes , he has seen it

[@JuiC30]

Jim, love your work and your honesty, I would love to see you and Tim from Eggchasers do a live stream together :)

[@mawgs3706]

The two things I loved watching: Chasing the sun 2, and you reviewing it. Great job! Keep up the good work

[@nickeybotha2155]

Also been waiting patiently for this episode thanks Jim. Good excuse though, kids always come first❤

[@wynandmalan5855]

Losing Felix Jones is a blow, but gaining Tony Brown could take us to a whole new level.

[@thelespower]

I loved Felix, is going to make hating England slightly harder. but Brown is gonna be a game changer

[@MN-yb2ty]

can only judge Brown on the next couple of games hopefully he proves me wrong he seems allot like eddie to me

[@notenoughstones3873]

@@MN-yb2tythink he needs a bit more than a few games as attacking structures are hard to embed in. Not sure what his coaching style is like but one thing I know is that he will have to conform to the Bok culture otherwise he won’t last long, regardless of how good he is.

[@gelster365]

Its an amazing sports documentary, and like you said Jim well done to everyone involved. I would have loved to also have access to a similar AB, Irish, English, French and Scottish documentary. It would be fascinating to see how these teams and nations approach each game.

[@kaperns79]

Im a South African living in the UK. Got all 5 episodes today and binge watched it. You are 100% correct its a master class in how to do a documentary. The emotional rollercoaster..absolutely Brilliant.

[@alangrove2642]

Hope your boy heals well. Just tell him Pieter Steph's injury story by way of inspiration. And thanks for the reviews of CtS2. Been waiting for this one all week.

[@TheBeerification]

Jim, your intro explains why you, too, are a class act. Great review as always!

[@daverogers2240]

Hi Jim, I don't have access to Chasing the sun 2 yet even though I live in SA.. So I was wondering why you had not yet sent your review out. I hope that your son recovers well. I love the sincerity of your channel. You are a legend yourself. You bring a lot of joy to many folk in South Africa.

[@waynepaulse3058]

Thanks Jim, you are an amazing story teller. Was searching for your response it was worth the wait. Thx again.

[@GarnetMelville]

Thanks Jim, as always thanks for the review, I was looking for this one, so when it was pulled, I was initially disappointed. abut you're back with a bang. Chasing the Sun (1 & 2), emotional and gives us Saffas immense pride, that the rest of the world gets to see what we know

[@larrymeyer2917]

Totally agree, there was not 1 player in that squad that was less than great. After every game, I could not suggest a best player, the team and every member was just incredible. Best rugby I’ve every watched. Impossible to sustain that level, it will be how they deal with being beaten in games. And take nothing away from France, Ireland, England and All Blacks.

[@chrisnaude2929]

Kwagga and Sous are the secret sous in this setup. Absolutely brilliant contributors.

[@phelansa23]

Jim, your passion for the game is obvious. Great review, thank you. Edit: All our best wishes for your son.

[@jadbp123]

Great wrap up on the series. Seeing Duane crying at the end got me man! Was hard hearing you mention Ardie couldn't find the 'why' behind what they do. Hopefully, they find it quickly so they dont go down like the Aussies. We need the All Blacks in top form, it keeps us on our toes!

[@michaelmitchell8567]

Hope your son gets well soon! I am going to watch the E5 again now. So awesome!

[@JB-qo6no]

Jim as a South African I have been waiting for your podcast. Thanks for the great work. Im jealous you must have loads of South African friends.

[@daangeldenhuys732]

Appreciate your passion for thr game mate. Nothing beat a team playing for a bigger purpose!

[@rafiqhendricks6904]

I just love watching your videos, no negatively but always honest. Thanks

[@Warpod15]

Well said Jim!

[@geraldray5872]

Brilliant review Jim; wishing your young man a speedy recovery

[@rynofredrickpostma6215]

Awesome intro to chasing the sun & context to the previous video! Speedy recovery at home! I am excited to watch your review 🇿🇦

[@johnlewis2972]

Hope your kid is OK, thanks for the review, can't wait to see it in uk.

[@brianblignaut5843]

I've been waiting for this episode for what feels like ages! Thanks for your amazing story telling and best of luck to your son

[@nadinepretorius-makan6349]

Thanks Jim, really enjoyed all the reviews. Hope everyone get a chance to watch it globally. And then have some insight as to why we love rugby so much. And why we know what they don't...

[@kevinharrisjhb]

On the Cane and Kolisi tackles, even though there were only inches in it, there was a fundamental difference in technique. Cane was upright and Kolisi was leaning forward into the tackle. That's the critical difference that kept Kolisi in the game.

[@theankletap]

Love your work Jim. Interesting reaction from Ardie as you shared. As proud as I am about being South African and this documentary, I think there is some real value for the entire rugby world in it. And maybe from an insider's perspective it isn't as clear but hearing yours and a few others, it becomes more so. Thanks and looking forward to your chats with the guys based in Japan.

[@daangeldenhuys732]

Respect brother, you are the leveler in rugby!

[@popjorts7666]

Best wishes to your son on a full recovery, Jim. I know that kind of thing is hard for the whole family. And as a fan of your work, thanks for doing what you do. Really excited for the interviews from Japan.

[@shembreakey]

Love your breakdown Jim! As honest and real as it gets. Massive respect.

[@sauditeacher2010]

Excellent as always and I see others waiting for it too and was worth it. Thank you. In the UK so no access yet but look forward to it.

[@kdog1981cop]

Always appreciate your take on things. All bases covered and very considered. Thanks mate

[@CraigWedge]

I’ve been waiting a long time for this one mate!! It was a Masterclass, thank you! You’re a legend in SA, keep rocking bru🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@JasonCollie-e3k]

Thanks for the synopsis throughout the series Jim. It kind of takes a blokes bloke to properly understand the nuances behind this team and their psyche. You get it. All the best for your lad - I’ve got 4 boys so understand!

[@bhupendrasolanki663]

Dankie Jim! Wonderful review. I've know it since the late 80s- the South Africans are a different breed of humans! Tremendous!

[@marietjievandermerwe8189]

Thank you for your appreciation and passion 👏👏👏

[@kobusdutoitbosman6240]

Excellent contribution Big Jim Great entertainment and very informative Much enjoyed Thanks stax…‼️👊🔥 🥂 🪖

[@chriswganser]

Was worth the wait!!!!

[@Jesus4farrs]

I was waiting for this... thank you for being a lover of this wonderful game...

[@peterstewartfineart1876]

Wishing your young man a speedy recovery, love the show!!

[@coatknight]

Original review was great. It was honest and raw.

[@ghostcrabman]

Your boy comes first, mate. Hope he’s doing well. Great show.

[@heidimuller8339]

Hope yr little man is OK. Hope u are OK. Big hugs and thanks for yr efforts

[@darnellengelbrecht4400]

All the best to your son for the recovery! Must be honest and say that I’ve been eagerly anticipating this review for a while now…

[@graysenwright]

Speedy and full recovery for your son Big Jim 🙏

[@alexiastubbs7673]

Waiting for your review brilliant speedy recovery for your son

[@colinhulett8139]

Thank you Jim, another great video. You get us 👍. This documentary is just amazing!! I am very proud to be a South African. Having watch CTS 2, it's gone up a level or 2

[@busheditor]

I watch a lot of rugby (and Chasing the Sun) and you are so on point with your observations. Hope your kid recovers quickly.

[@vuyaniman9440]

Felix jones 💪💪

[@martinjacobsz7779]

Our loss is England’s gain but he will always be a bit ours.

[@gelster365]

Our loss and England's gain

[@Bambi157]

Thank you for sharing our story. I know we have some terrible fans, but at the end of the day saffas are just a proud nation and you will find that most south africans are kind and friendly. Thank you Rassie ❤

[@abevisser5577]

Why do people always miss Damian de Allende(12)...... ? One of the Springboks most underrated player!!!!

[@bjornhoffmann6008]

Was waiting and waiting for this review...worth the wait! Thank-you!

[@monicaclaassen3852]

Chasing the Sun2 is more than just a rugby documentary. You actually have to watch it a couple of times to see, to get it all in. Brilliant

[@nicodavids4604]

Thanks for your honesty and integrity on the Game of Rugby Jim really enjoy your take on chasing the Sun 2