We have a theory why Rassie picked Nico Janse van Rensburg! PLUS: We rate each coach's performance!

[@mjribes]

Harry is my favourite South African born American rugby guru.

[@corinnegourley7125]

Canadian

[@mjribes]

@@corinnegourley7125 I'm pretty sure I heard that Harry's parents were American. But if I'm wrong about that, I'm super sorry.

[@megafoonsport]

@mjribes Harry explains it nicely in this video.

[@corinnegourley7125]

@@mjribes I only know he played for Canada and played school boy rugby in Cape Town. I don't know who his parents are. I am no expert.

[@mjribes]

@@megafoonsport My mistake. I was listening while driving

[@haseenah2923]

Insightful discussion. Thank you.

[@megafoonsport]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Thanks

[@user-du8em2xq5c]

Excellent discussion! Many thanks

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

👊🏻

[@SeanLarkan]

MW you’re an excellent organiser/overseer of these chats; thanks for the clickable list of headings ‘always up’ on the right; very handy. Regarding the ABs series I suspect the team that has the right mental drive, composure & steel will make the grade.

[@megafoonsport]

Thank you Sean. Harry keeps me on my toes!

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Yes. This will be a chess match

[@StaalBurgher0]

Wow Harry that is quite a good take on head coach / ceo vs great assistant personality types. It is exactly what I have experienced in the corporate world.

[@megafoonsport]

Rugby and personality types and more! All in one podcast. Who would have thought? 😁

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Such a key thing to know about self. Am I best at task or vision?

[@SeanLarkan]

You don’t need 15 adaptable versatile players; just those in some positions. Some, like Frans, Eben etc, are top in their field so that’s just fine.

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Yessir

[@thehalf8]

So inside info on Janse. He has declined playing for France multiple times because he wants/ed to play for the springboks only. I don't need to know why Rassie chose him if his only reason is loyalty. You know that guy will put his body on the line for his country.

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

👍🏻

[@megafoonsport]

Interesting

[@kristian762]

Poor Razor. Sounds like he's in a tough position, and now he must come play the World Champs in SA. Normally he'd probably think at least he knows whats coming. But hell, nobody knows what Rassie and the Boks will do next. Whos gonna play, how they gonna play etc. All he knows right now is we wanna scrum, we wanna ruck, and we wanna tackle them fcked.

[@user-jw4yc3ec6y]

Wouldn’t write them off

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

@@user-jw4yc3ec6y All Blacks are sort of bred to beat Boks and (underdog) Boks bred to beat All Blacks so it's always the best match.

[@at7512]

Great discussion gents..

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Cheers

[@willemfourie1547]

Exceptional discussion, as usual.

[@megafoonsport]

Thank you

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

@@megafoonsport dankie willem

[@fariedmanuel]

All Blacks has to win the 1st test to stand any chance of winning the Championship, so I expect experimentation from both teams for the Cape Town test if the Boks win

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

I can see that happening, but more from the Boks - Razor still under gun

[@os4956]

Regarding your thinking around the non scrums I fully agree don't quible, allow the rugby world to assess that in whatever way they choose to Well said sir. O, and I also love our team and the diverse characters.

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

💯

[@alexmunro8231]

I think with the rule change you can pick no 2 that is not that specialized as long as they ticked the boxes.

[@kirtap2601]

Harry has a great global knowledge of the game. Great discussion. Baie dankie MW en Harry.

[@megafoonsport]

That he does! Amazing, actually

[@thabomazwayi4422]

Harry. Your insight into SA rugby 😅😅. 2007 was my first rugby World Cup that I watched. Rassie has made me feel closer to the Boks. Love your analysis and insight. Let's bring the rugby championship home. ❤❤🇿🇦🇿🇦🎉🎉

[@megafoonsport]

Thanks for watching!

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

cheers!

[@kristian762]

I think Roos said on Boks Office that he really enjoyed playing 6, he did pack down there for the Stormers once or twice

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

He could do that and maybe he SHOULD move there bc we light at 6

[@kristian762]

@@HaribaldiJones-d6d ja I agree

[@megafoonsport]

From what I remember he didn't do that well at 6?

[@kristian762]

@megafoonsport well, it may take a bit of adjustment. Anyways I think for Roos it's more mental than anything else. He's taking the time to sort his injury out maybe he can get his kop right at the same time. We haven't seen the best of him yet

[@GeeritBerkenbosch]

Moodie played 13 against ABs in August 23 at Twickenham....

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

And if I remember, went OK! Interesting. He looks a bit heavier.

[@davidmaclennan5925]

Best Rugby podcast on the planet! I think it’s time for you guys to Join up with Shimmy, Jean and the ( Hulk) burger?

[@megafoonsport]

I think Harry might be chatting to them soon, you never know!

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Plans afoot

[@jeanettenaude9650]

It must be na nightmare for coaches to get the combinations of the Springbucks right when the bench starts comming up!

[@user-us7wy4sc5s]

Amazing rugby and life thoughts my favoroute forum

[@megafoonsport]

A little bit of everything!

[@tilmanvondelft]

Is Jacques Nienaber’s move from head coach to assistant working?

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

He was probably never truly the baas

[@megafoonsport]

Spot on 🤣

[@chrismouton1985]

Quite an interesting discussion. I agree with many points, but I don't agree with Harry's assessment of Esterhuizen. When Esterhuizen and Libbok plays together the backline rip teams to shreds. They demolished the All Blacks in Twickenham last year. No doubt De Allende is the incumbent, but Esterhuizen isn't a bad player. I'm looking forward to seeing him and Am together at the Sharks.

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

He has the ability for sure.

[@melthenning9140]

I think 😂 the 8 is taken now by force 🤔 Jasper will get a shot but, Hanekom is taking it and Louw is his brother in arms ❤ This is the biggest battle in South African history 🏆 winning the big 5.

[@rexzietsman]

multi-positonal players allow the Boks to cope with cards be they yellow or red...

[@kristian762]

Theres always a chance that Grobbies and Krappies will be training with the Boks in Joburg anyways since they're based in that area

[@megafoonsport]

Maybe, you may be right

[@hansielategan969]

If you give Johan Groblaar another chance, you should also recall Joseph Dweba. Lets be honest, Johan was bad. He had the chance and did not impress a all. Same with Joseph.

[@woutervandermerwe7396]

Joseph Dweba has played 7 matches for the Springboks. He was below average in all of them.

[@LindenAdonis]

Grobbies didn't play bad tho Tough night of throwing but other than that he got into what he needed to and done a job

[@roryblake3232]

@@woutervandermerwe7396 Dweba can't hit a barn

[@hansielategan969]

@@LindenAdonis I felt he was terrible

[@StaalBurgher0]

Sorry Dweba had MANY chances with great weather in settled teams and was worse than Grobbelaar was

[@barendolivier8881]

Guys, you put us to shame with your insight.

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

Cheers!

[@barendolivier8881]

@@HaribaldiJones-d6d Ouch!

[@megafoonsport]

Cheers as in thank you!

[@vernonmoodaley7858]

Hi Harry, the Carreras are not related.

[@fariedmanuel]

Razor got hamstrung by NZRU by not being able to pick foreign based (Mounga, Frizell) or foreign bound (Akira Ione) players. Leon McDonald has proven with the Blues that he does not have what it takes to win

[@kristian762]

I thought the Blues won super rugby ?

[@LionOnSea]

​@@kristian762Macdonald was only at the Blues till 2023. Vern Cotter led them to title

[@kristian762]

@@LionOnSea 👍 thanks

[@ericb8888]

Leon MacDonald will go to Scotland…. Hopefully 🤞

[@LindenAdonis]

Hey guys i get you saying about groubbies but look at it the other way I think he's been let go to waste his time and get on the field in the Curry cup so he could work on his game

[@megafoonsport]

Not so sure about that!

[@at7512]

Reckon they will go 6 / 2 split.. Sacha starts but Pollard on bench as insurance..

[@HaribaldiJones-d6d]

You nailed it

[@at7512]

@@HaribaldiJones-d6d in fairness I did not forsee Willie being left out..🤣🤣

[@melthenning9140]

Unfortunately we won't see Razor brakedance for NZ 😢

[@David-f1u]

Harry appears well educated...inquiring mind...what degrees do you have...skills??