The GREATEST Springbok that EVER Lived | The Big Jim Show

[@AndrewAW-w2l]

Cheslin Kolbe is actually underrated in my opinion- no weakness in attack or defence and has X factor - the charge down, line out throw in and goal kicking…with a height and weight “disadvantage “ - but all you hear about is the French scrum half - who I think a majority of his highlights real is down to excellent support lines in contrast with Cheslin engineering attacks and tries out of nothing

[@amazeballsvideos]

NaH Cheslin got bumped and injured in many tackles trying to tackle big guys. He also is weak in rucks and going forward in contact when there is no space. Don't be biased. Big wingers like Caleb Clark, Duhan vd Merwe etc can score with a 5m scrum running like a forward over in no space and they can clean rucks. Don't forget Cheslin is piggy back riding from the massive dominant Springbok forwards. Easy to look like a rockstar whem your forwards dominate everyone. Cheslin is good yes but he has his weakness. And again = we have the best forwards in the world. A world comp with backs only vs backs we will not win that. = 100% fact!

[@AndrewAW-w2l]

@@amazeballsvideosbullshit. You obviously watch very little rugby and none of Kolbe in the top 14. Van Der Merwe has big games and quiet games. Are you one of these guys whose blotto by halftime?

[@soulasssassin]

​@@amazeballsvideos lol. Did you see him throwing into the lineout, kicking for goal? Not to mention he had the most defenders beaten in the latest rugby championship. Your opinion is your own and respect to that, but I wholeheartedly disagree with you. This guy would make 11 or 14 for ANY team. He is able to step anyone on the pitch. Facts.

[@amazeballsvideos]

@@soulasssassin - also saw him het bumped and getting rucked and thrown into touch as being a small player. Goes both ways buds.

[@vivb5180]

@@amazeballsvideos Far stronger than you may think. Lifts 45kg dumbbells in each hand. Surely you saw him pick up one of the large Barrett brothers and dump him when we played against the ABs?! He's super quick at rucks & mauls, plays at scrumhalf when necessary, kicks for goal, can throw in straight in a lineout, and can carve up the defence with his fleet-footed steps and change of direction. He'd shine in any team.

[@GAZZA1433]

I’m proud of Eben. He’s been soooo consistent for us over the years.

[@paullandman]

Frans Steyn should never be forgotten.

[@mvubu6823]

Never owned a place unfortunately

[@riccardovanwyk8188]

Hi, BIG Jim. Thanks for returning. We, as South Africans, mist you a lot. Always objective, gives credit where credit is due. You must come visit South Africa again as the URC has kicked off again. Scotland are the current champions, and we salute great rugby nations such as your country of birth. You're a true warrior, pioneer, and ambassador of the game we all love. Keep up the good work by promoting our game. Like you said, Eben promoted the series of RSA vs. Ireland by being on your show. Keep doing what you're doing even if they don't like it. At least your numbers will go up.

[@deliafourie8607]

EBEN is die .Beste

[@kobusswan902]

Eben is one if not the best professional players but i had the privilege to see Danie Gerber play rugby. Best player I've ever seen!!

[@FrancoisCalldo-ho7qf]

Every Springbok is one of a kind, some of them,the greatest all time, without exception.Eben deserve this mantle now, one of the greatest.

[@deborahlawson5109]

The great teams in an era should be celebrated and talked about, a lot! I didn’t realise how lucky I was to watch the great AB side in 2015 live at Twickenham. Didn’t know enough about those players and just how incredible they were as athletes. It’s the springbok era right now and these players need to be celebrated

[@daylynlundall1663]

Always enjoy listening to Big Jim! Thank you for lauding the Great Eben Etzebeth🇿🇦👏

[@johanvanvuuren8548]

Love it Big Jim!! Haters will hate but only true fans regardless of country appreciate players from all countries. For myself growing up in SA living abroad the past 27 years now my blood will always be green and my Hero always will be Daniel Gerber

[@daggaboom]

Danie even though times have changed, training improved etc will walk onto any team in this day and age. His skill was ridiculous

[@IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns]

Definitely my favourite lock forward since the great Bakkies Botha. Eben Etzebeth is an icon.

[@HhhFff777-q4c]

Sad that Eben had been ignored by World Rugby as Player of the Year - especially in 2019, but also in quite a few other years. Eben is a legend of the game, for sure!

[@skibbitybopmdada]

Deserved in 2021,and 2023. PSDT was on another level 2019

[@peterhunter6040]

That’s because you guys overrate him to a ridiculous extent. He has a good game 1 in every 4 games. Other than that, he looks just like any other lock

[@peterhunter6040]

@@skibbitybopmdadaoh give me a break. He had 2 good games in 2023 and was completely unremarkable the rest of the games. He was a 40 minute merchant in 2023

[@HhhFff777-q4c]

@@peterhunter6040 You also probably struggled to understand why "we guys" won the World Cup 4 times and "you guys" that are full of players you rate highly, did not!

[@Iainsane]

Jim- so happy that you're producing rugby content on your YT channel again. It's been a long time!

[@crowbarbob1900]

I had to conned to my phone to comment. Danie Gerber would still be the world’s best centre today. He had the size and the speed and the skills. Greatest Springbok ever in my opinion.

[@avrilgardiner9111]

No doubt.

[@deborahlawson5109]

He was such an incredible player and so sad so few people beyond South Africa know who he is because of the era he played in. A legend

[@mariussims7107]

Agreed

[@philventer1259]

Also had aggression and the fighting spirit! Would have incredible under Rassie with his warrior spirit (and Dispatch connection)

[@MariusleGrange-m3f]

Fourie Du Preez (Always underrated. Springboks always had a high win % rate when Fourie was playing) & Os Du Randt (Os had 90 caps for the Springboks and is a two time World Cup winner), arguably the best prop the game has seen. From the amateur era it will always be Frik Du Preez for forwards and Danie Gerber as a backline player I think at the end of their respective careers, PSDT will go down as the greatest Springbok to ever play the game. Eben the greatest Lock.

[@Jon.AmyTFD]

I agree with everything you saying. How much do you think caps play in determining great players or even the greatest players? For example is a shorter more impactful career better than a longer career were the form hardly dips? I think we don't really know how much Eben brings to the party because he's been soo consistent and been around for soo long. And before that we had the legendary 'combo'. I do think PSDT has a good shout for the greatest Bok ever. But can we say that only of he reaches 100?

[@MariusleGrange-m3f]

@@Jon.AmyTFD Caps play a big role, but should not be the only determining factor. I am not taking anything away from Eben. This is why I believe he will go down as the greatest Lock in Springbok history. Remember that PSDT has struggled with some serious, almost career ending, injuries. What makes PSDT special is that he never has a bad game and is just a special breed of rugby player who is the envy of every Team in the world. He will reach 100 tests soon and has a good chance of being World Player of the year again.

Great ICON of Springboks the EBEN Etzebeth, Can’t Wait to watch the EPIC Clash on Coming Saturday as the BIG Guns are back to the Springboks squad

[@brendonloftus2260]

Frik Du Preez, Danie Gerber and Naas Botha as they changed the way rugby was played in the amateur era. Modern era, Joost and Eben.

[@Alias-gy3tz]

Agree 100%

[@rorysteyn9805]

Don’t forget Fourie du Preez

[@johnnyholtzhausen3493]

Not Naas or Victor 😢😢was 😢

[@johnnyholtzhausen3493]

​@@rorysteyn9805Joost mannetjies Danie 😅

[@oj4249]

Robbed of World Rugby player of the year 2021

[@DarrylMyburgh]

Eben ,the greatest springbok .

[@tobolee6385]

@@oj4249 robbed of the 1987 rugby world cup ..

[@AndrewAW-w2l]

A real travesty- world rugby could not stand him and South Africa

[@wouterroos2359]

And 2023

[@BanzLanda86]

And 2023.

[@BB_SA2027]

Welcome back!!! You and Tim are welcome to visit anytime. South African Tourism Ministers from the UK.

[@aManAgainstTime]

A man who will be overlooked in this conversation but whose name is definitely worth throwing in, is Duane Vermeulen. He was our talisman for many years in the the transition between 2009 to the 2019 team. He was man of the match in the 2019 final and played very well in the 2023 team. I will never forget the moment in the 2015 WC where he peeled off the back of the scrum, tied up a defender and popped the ball to Fourie Du Preez out the back of his hand for the try to put us through. What a player!!

[@Warri0r1985-w]

You're definitely right. Duane is almost certainly top 10. Look how we've battled to replace him! It says a lot.

[@davidrabbolini6574]

Danie gerber. I always feel sad that he didn’t have an opportunity to play more internationals.

[@bernardswart2019]

Fourie du Preez for me makes the shortlist at least, he was at the heart of the Bulls and Boks purple patch from 2007 to 2010, unrivaled as a tactical 9 in his era, absolute farce that he was not WPOTY in 2009

[@seamus9750]

You should link up with Tim the Egg chaser...would be great banter between you's.

[@lespratt3935]

Would love to watch a joint jabber with you guys, would be worth it

[@jeandesisnards5097]

Would defo watch that!

[@wayneluck]

Danie gerber -1980 - 1992 Greatest

[@KernowekTim]

Absolutely correct. Also, one of the GOAT wings is the former Rhodesian and afterwards Springbok wing Raymond Mordt. Check out Ray Mordt people. And stop eulogising over Lomu. Ray was doing the three figure try scoring and man-wrecking on his wing long before Lomu turned up: imo old-timer's opinion.

[@SouthernRockStudio]

Danie Gerber, without a doubt!! Check out his KZbin videos, and you'll understand!!!!

[@rorysteyn9805]

GOAT Centre

[@carelsterrnbergbotha3850]

100%

[@JasonCollie-e3k]

I also loved watching Danie Gerber on attack. That try against Ireland! Not sure he was the best defensively but a different era. Such a balanced, power runner though.

[@leechild3204]

Top 5 Boks of the Professional Era!! 1. Eben Etzebeth 2. Schalk Burger 3. Fourie DuPreez 5. Cheslin Colbe 5. Pieter-Steph DuToit Based, in my mind, on their overall impact and contribution to a winning culture!!

[@marnoux]

Hey Jim. Just wanted to say so many thanks for this video, it really means a lot to me as a passionate Springbok fan and South African. Two more I feel can join the conversation as (maybe not the greatest, but one of the greats) are Os Du Rant and Francois Steyn. Love these type of videos man!

[@DreamBirch]

Naas Botha and Danie Gerber. Absolutely immense.

[@yazeedvanwyk1547]

Danie Gerber... then every heard of Jacque Fourie? (sorry Jean) and my neighbour Fourie Du Preez! Those guys were insane.

[@dhevarajannaidoo8217]

Thanks Jim for your unbiased comments on not only SA rugby but rugby in general. It’s difficult to say who’s the great springbok of all time as its era dependant. SA is blessed with many candidates but when I look at the contributions made for a short period it has to be Joost. His every and creativity has to rank amongst the best.

[@deidredavel6068]

100% Eben Etzebeth. I've been watching rugby since I was 8 during the French semi-final in Durban during the first SA world cupAnd through my years watching and analyzing the game. He is hands down the best all-rounder and enforcer in our game. 🎉

[@tims1542]

Awesome conversation Jim thank you. It would be wrong to not acknowledge in its entirety what these men have achieved and who they are. The haters will hate, simply because they have little of a comparable standard in their beloved national teams. The springboks have to some extent re written the era of modern rugby as the world knows it ❤

[@Toni-u1q]

Many outstanding SA rugby players throughout the decades remembering that the game has changed significantly over the years. Eben Etzebeth without doubt is one of the greatest.

[@Warri0r1985-w]

Hey Jim! If I had to pin down 1 person as the greatest Bok of all time, I'd say Pieter-Steph - just based purely on performance. The man never has a bad game. For me, there are 2 notable ommissions from your shortlist. 1 - Fourie Du Preez who I personally rate above Joost. 2 - I think De Allende is definitely worth throwing into the mix. He's delivered massive performances in big games, yet he's still often underappreciated in my opinion. Great content though, mate. Cheers!

[@Warri0r1985-w]

...and Danie Gerber, but it's very difficult fo compare players from different eras!

[@derekstuart9731]

Agree, add Habana. Kolbe and Eben for player of the year nominations please WRU!

[@derekstuart9731]

Not Bakkies! Too many cards and brain fart moments. Still a legend but backs have more skills. To talk about Bakkies ahead of Habana and co w skill ability guile positioning. BB gets too much bling for being an enforcer. And a liability. Rate Victor, PTSD, Eben all far higher than Botha. Yellow card within 5 of his first game, head butt on AB no9, plenty minutes in the sin bin. Argh, Ja I’m not a fan. I’d take Faff over him for enforcing props, and not getting carded 😂

[@TheTherealbadboy]

Jim we're not complaining.....you can make the page all about South African stuff..We'll keep coming back for it! za

[@adriaanvanwyk7064]

So difficult to pick a GOAT! Each era produced a player or two that just raised the bar. Of course, our years of (rightful) isolation also makes it difficult to really measure the players from that era against their international counterparts. Players like Danie Gerber or Naas Botha could really change a game on their own. A player who would probably be the most capped if he hadn't fallen out of favour for off the field reasons is Frans Steyn. An absolute rugby prodidgy with a monster boot and ability to bust the gainline, especially when he was a little younger. But Eben is definitely up there! A true South African legend and servant of the game, a warrior with absolutely no quit in him. We love that guy! Thanks for a great show Jim! Keep it coming!

[@avrilgardiner9111]

Yes, please do more of these, in this relaxed and simple and honest and intelligent and "balanced" style. With variations, with a roving mic outdoors. As the spirit moves you. That's how Tim, the Eggchaser, became an Honorary SA citizen. South Africans just love him simply because he's just a great guy. I'm sure South Africans will confer honorary citizenship on Big Jim as well, especially if you visit our shores and bring your mic along. I'm a SA citizen and Bok supporter.

[@avrilgardiner9111]

Greatest player? Danie Gerber, with whom I had the honour to play in arguably the greatest Craven Week ever. The Eastern Province team at the 1977 Craven Week in Oudtshoorn. He was a genius.

[@Skipper4369]

Danie Gerber Jim. Danie Gerber.

[@tobolee6385]

Best player ever to play the game ...

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

Totally agree with Juan Smit. In my mind I can still see him ball under left arm, right arm shoving the opposition away by the head..had some good speed on him as well for his size...

[@HhhFff777-q4c]

For sure - Juan Smith is the best and most complete Blind Side Bok of all time - with him, Pieter-Steph and Andre Venter the best 3x Blind Side Boks of all time

[@Mountain_Lake_Adventures]

A big reason we won the world cup in 07 along with our lock pairing, John Smit leadership, Monty.

[@VID4U-er8wf]

Rassie because of his commitment and passion for the game and how he made rugby a game for everyone, also was a great player

[@SNOK1986]

Looking forward to more videos. Would love to see your breakdown of games or wrap ups of the weekend URC games. Just you and your thoughts no one else to interrupt

[@MarcusI74]

Hi Jimbo, love your shows and content, very balanced and a deep appreciation of the game is always eschewed by yourself. Springboks history and greats is a longitudinal affair. I have a limited knowledge of the history but being a 50 something SAFFA I would rank the greatest Springboks of all time into a top 15 (biased toward modern players), chronologically: my list is subjective and it starts from the 1960's. I have left out the greats from the 'war era' - names such as Doc Craven, Philip Nel, Bennie Osler, Phil Mostert as I think the game was different from the 1960'S onwards 1. Dawie De Villiers 2. Frik du Preez 3. HO De Villiers 4. Jan Ellis 5. Theuns Stofberg 6. Naas Botha 7. Danie Gerber 8. Joost Vd Westhuizen 9. Mark Andews 10. Os Du Randt 11. Andre Venter 12. Jean De Villiers 13. Eben Etzebeth 14. Pieter Steph Du Toit 15. Malcolm Marx

[@vivb5180]

Mannetjies Roux who played centre alongside Frik du Preez also made an immense contribution to the Boks. I'd also add in Schalk Burger Jr. Think that Ox Nche is possibly the best loosehead prop in the world right now. Also others, but not enough space to name them all.

[@mattsjoelfernandes9132]

Always enjoy listening to big Jim. Highly entertaining. 👊🏽

[@trevoroutim8519]

So difficult to choose.Eben, PSDT and Kolbe are so exciting to watch and are true superstars of the game. Joost, is definitely up there. And Francois Pienaar, the way he led the Boks to that 95 World cup. And Siya's leadership and lead by example attitude. I just can't choose just one.

[@revenant2979]

On Francios, John Smit and Sya...I don't think they were the best...but without their leadership skills , we would not have won those 4 beauties 🏆🏆🏆🏆🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@revenant2979]

😊

[@Ashton_Pillay]

Danie Gerber, Fourie du Preez, Os DuRandt, and Bryan Habana also up there.

[@lespratt3935]

Much respect for Eben

[@philventer1259]

Good to have you back Jim! Go check out Danie Gerber. He was from another planet and right up there. But in Pro era hard to deny Eben on the level of contribution for such a long time.

[@Edge81]

Love your show. Love hearing about South Africa and southern hemisphere rugby as the TV here is focused only on our English domestic leagues.

[@TipOfAfrica0010]

U need to pack up and leave dude...come south😂😂

[@RozWentworth]

Love you Pods...glad you're back

[@johannblignaut1966]

Thanks for show Jim.Appreciate your views and communication skills.Please keep the show going.

[@Wolf-hh4rv]

Agreed !!! Love Eben GOAT. Francois Pienaar was an incredibly strong person who didn’t live in the gym.

[@jaredsmith1039]

Nice to have you back

[@WesRousseau]

Thanks Jim looking forward to following you on here!

[@gavinberry1796]

appreciate your knowledgeable AND fair comments

[@NOELROSSOUW]

Hey big Jim another bok name to throw into the mix as “GOAT” Os Durandt

[@TheBigJimShow]

Sat me down once.

[@fabienjean5875]

​@TheBigJimShow Remember you saying you thought you tackled a forklift!

[@craigmorgan4676]

I would say Os Durant best ever,period, what a player!🙌👌💯💪🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@oldtighthead2459]

The first ever modern loosehead ,he revolutionized propforward play...

[@rorysteyn9805]

And Ox Nche right behind the other Os

[@LostinAfrica]

Love the page man, keep it up! So tough being consistent on KZbin, but always look forward to your posts.

[@marcelrossouw9493]

Great perspective and constructive point of view. Well spoken

[@BlueBullsFan]

Frik du Preez was voted the Springboks' player of the previous century.

[@winnielombaard8984]

Politically, Madiba was the greatest and he knew that sport could bring the country together - that is why he fought to keep the Springbok emblem - and use it to come together...and if you look at the crowds at rugby matches now - it warms my heart every time, to see all of our national singing and dancing and laughing together! ❣Respect to your side....

[@bernardwhitcomb3258]

Eben is definitely one of the greatest, no arguments. And he's not done yet...

[@callumgowar]

Always quality, Jim!! Thank you!

[@lespratt3935]

Love your thinking !!!

Danie Gerber was immense. I loved Fourie Du Preez. We didn't see enough of either of them, but they were brilliant. Congratulations, Eben, you're a star.

[@realriaan3620]

Greetings from Cape Town. I Liked and subscribed, and in my opinion, the greatetest Springbok is the Eternal Naas Botha.

[@DaveyNavy1967]

Joost. RIP. Greatest player

[@markvanniekerk1991]

Enjoy your shows Jim, keep it going bud.

[@AndreasNikakos]

Danie Gerber 🐐 Add to the list Os Durant Frans Steyn

[@BuffelBarnard]

I'm not old enough to remember much about Joost, but I remember fondly watching games with Fourie Du Preez. He also deserves a mention

[@psychoanalyticthinking153]

🇿🇦 love your videos. Keep going. It's just a lull in stuff

[@leoncolwin8645]

Hennie Muller. He was the fastest man on the team and they called him, "windhond". But he was such a beast that he played 8th man. To understand how great he was just imagine if Danie Gerber and Duane Vermeulen came back to play in the same body. Hennie was so great that World Rugby changed the rules just because of him.

[@codepuncher]

Thanks for your contribution. Wow wish we had play back tv to those times,

[@leoncolwin8645]

@@codepuncher Today we are lucky to see a player like Pieter-Steph du Toit. He never stops and he tackles anything that moves. But not only was Hennie Muller a great forward with skills and speed of a back, he was also a non-stop tackling machine. His speed was such that he would routinely smash opposing wingers. My late father was a huge rugby fan and my dad knew about all the modern players. My father said that Lomu was the only player who was better than Hennie Muller

[@codepuncher]

@@leoncolwin8645 Who is your best 8 in rugby history ?

[@leoncolwin8645]

@@codepuncher Hennie Muller. He basically invented the no 8 position. All the other great players followed what he did. Hennie Muller was also a physical fitness fanatic and he was always the best conditioned athlete on the pitch. There is a fitness drill called, "the Hennie Muller" and that drill is practised all over the world. That a drill today exists named after a player who last played 70 years ago should tell you something.

[@louisvanniekerk2612]

Jennie Muller, the GOAT

[@michaelaldan6969]

great tribute mate....thank you

[@joesoap5336]

Danie Gerber, Naas Botha, Os du Randt, Andre Joubert, Percy Montgomery, Carel du Plessis

[@User-.-_007-s]

Siya kolisi cheslin kolbe chester williams jp petersen brian habana breyton paulse

[@fajslietels]

Must surely be Danie Gerber in Amateur era! Backs and forwards play are however so different! So Frik du Preez for the forward in the amateur era?

[@joesoap5336]

Fourie du Preez... One of the greatest rugby minds of all time... Could read a game like no other

[@eduardvictor711]

No 4 lock must be between Bakkies and Eben Bests SA ever between Kolbie ; Danie Gerber and Naas Botha

[@KarenNelmapius-u3h]

@@eduardvictor711 too many greats to choose from! Makes it impossible.

[@SovrinWealth]

Always good catching up with you Jim - i've subscribed now...yes, if Brodie mentions another lock then that guy has to be VERY good - enjoy the game this afternoon vs Argentina...

[@brendanhogan8193]

Great show big J, looking forward to more

[@JacquesVDB]

Wonderful player on the pitch and even better human off of it…!

[@waynerockman1242]

Great content Big Jim!!

[@riaanstroebel1252]

Aaah grt space to kick back n enjoy some quality rugby content ..well done bro... keep bringing it!!

[@SPFDIGITAL]

One of the Best EVA to play our game 💯

[@gordondate7058]

Eben alll the way - great show thank you

[@springboks87]

Big Jim, you’re great! Love your content!

[@woesmevrou5673]

Francois Pienaar - SO special! With Mandela - holding the trophy together at Loftus - the foundation stone for all that the Boks could represent going forwards from 1995 into the 21 st century. Almost impossible to single out one individual in the team today just like there is no single greatest Bok from previous eras. So many giants, titans and legends of the game.

[@Dan1973100]

Thank you BIG Jim, hope the Scots do exceptionally Well going Forward!!!

[@nicholaswoodward8191]

Going back quite a few years danie gerber is another who stands out for me. rob louw too. There are just so many.

[@brandonjohnson3900]

Please forget to add Os Du Rand to your list of Springbok greats. He came back out of retirement to help SA win the 2007 World Cup. Thanks for a great show. Bok supporter.

[@wynandlategan5985]

Danie Gerber

[@andrewwills8099]

Love your stuff Jim!

[@akayzor66]

Thank you JIm 🙌

[@glenpeters8164]

Still Danie Gerber for me.

[@k11vin]

Agree

[@willemvantonder8108]

Fourie du Preez also one of the great Springboks

[@tiaanbezuidenhout8131]

Didnt quite get the same amount of caps

[@KernowekTim]

Danie.

[@Ho3n3r]

​@@tiaanbezuidenhout8131watch the video first.

[@Jacques.Smith_]

Ja, maar Eben is net op sy eie level.

[@martinvanrensburg4441]

Joost was baie better Faf ook

[@johannschonfeldt1474]

My friend. I rate Danie Gerber in the top 2, greatest player's ever.

[@tobolee6385]

Danie gerber .best player ever to lace the boots ...no conversation ..

[@craigmorgan4676]

Devastating player,way ahead of his time,cracking dummy passes etc!💪👌💯🤝🇬🇧🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@tiaanbezuidenhout8131]

@@tobolee6385How could ever say that? He only has 24 caps

[@tobolee6385]

Um because ive been watching for over 50 years ..i guess i qualify to be able to say i know what im talking about . As any kiwi who was the best bok player they ever saw . .​@tiaanbezuidenhout8131

[@keithdomoney1374]

Mark Andrew was another brilliant talent.

[@KernowekTim]

Yes, Mark was superb.

[@marksimpson289]

It’s so difficult to compare different positions to conclude who the greatest player is of all time. I think Eben will be remembered as the best Bok Lock of all time. As Jim mentioned, he can do the Bakkies and Victor role as well as either of them. His longevity is also something to behold, especially with the physical nature in which he plays the game.

[@rumplestillskin01]

Danie Gerber was befor his time! He is that player that epitomizes what it is to be a true Springbok rugby player… strong , fearless,skillful, fast and the best at what he does! Danie Gerber was and is the greatest Springbok!

[@DN-kz7xl]

Thanks for this.

[@lensrugbymotivation]

Greatest Springbok..... Danie Gerber

[@WilliamLewis-s2o]

All players i don't know but ìam William i coulerd but you are my nr 1

[@michaelwanklin3580]

Eben best ever forward - Francois Steyn best Backline player ever. Both Legends.

[@knowmean]

Hi Jim, great show. Os Du Rant was my best player. Played in 1995 RWC and then 2007 RWC. Something that may be worth exploring. I get 11% commission 💚🇿🇦 need to explore the potential of a rugby hall of fame for iconic players.

[@LittleBigMediaCo]

Francois Pienaar ... for what he and Madiba did for the country in 1995, for leading an inexperienced 'rookie' team to a home RWC, for being the only rugby player to become the central character in an A-list Hollywood movie, and most importantly for what he's put back into South African rugby development since his retirement. Without Francois establishing the FNB Varsity Cup, to bridge the gap between a great school system and a great club system, South Africa wouldn't have the depth of players to supply clubs around the world as well as locally, and the Boks wouldn't have the Bomb Squad ... or be able to field 7th & 8th in line locks yet still be competitive while the top 6 are out injured.

[@easyleesie]

Jim - to your point about Rassie. I'm not kidding when I say that I think he's done more for South Africa as a country than any other human since Mandela. The last time people were this united behind a single person, it was Mandela. Siya is there too, but Siya himself will tell you that he is who he is because of Rassie. That team is everything that's good about SA.

[@itsovergetuptherejoe]

When we talk about Francois Pienaar, it is important to remember the guy Captained The Boks on his debut. One of the key reasons he never got the caps, is his involvement in the fight for professionalism in 1995/19996. I’ll say the same for Mr Pienaar as Siya Kolisi. If they don’t captain their respective Bok teams, those teams don’t win the World Cup.

[@oldman774]

It is impossible to be objective about who is the best. The players you mentioned are all in the conversation, plus many more.