WORLD RUGBY AWARDS | THE CLASS OF 2024

What a brilliant year of international rugby. Whilst the players and the invited media were in Monaco to acknowledge the success, here is my reaction to the winners of the individual awards and the Dream Team of 2024.

[@NewMcNewness]

Eggchasers definitely wins channel of the year award. Nice one Tim! Thanks for all the great content!

[@kurukoei]

Rassie doesn't coach for awards, he coaches the Springboks because he ❤ South Africa 🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆🇿🇦

[@GnJs6PackTraining]

Totally, if you gonna have sevens…should be two awards 15s coach and sevens coach of the year should be different. Rassie all day!

[@waynehennings5744]

Exactly that

[@revertnicolas5977]

​@@GnJs6PackTraining im French and I agree. Rassie should have an award 15s coach. thats just a nonsense.

[@Slappies007]

Hi Tim. And the award for the best show goes to, Eggshasers🎉 Congratulations 🍻

[@Thelasttrywins]

You had one job.......

[@Ruan-xh6ns]

Tim Voster!!! Our man of the year

[@Wildlife_SA.]

Well done PSDT! Your work ethic on the field is admirable. Deserved winner. 👏🏅🇿🇦

[@lm_b5080]

amazing that we now have arguably the most successful springbok in history + the most successful springbok captain + the most capped springbok of all time playing together at the same time

[@ryankwatemba4071]

Come on now.. cheslin was done dirty

[@Wildlife_SA.]

​​@@ryankwatemba4071Any of the 3 SA nominees could have been the winner. Cheslin would have been a worthy winner too. Dynamic player. And Etzabedi is just as good. Only one winner though. Reminds me a bit of 2009 when Fourie Du Preez was by far the best scrumhalf and player in the world, he should have won player of the year. Yet the judges decided to reward Richie McCaw for the 3rd time. 🤔

[@commentwell3870]

When I started following, you were broadcasting from a car, from your kid's rugby club, etc. My word, look how the channel has grown!

[@BillTaylor-m1f]

And rightly so …..

[@BillTaylor-m1f]

Tim no reason to apologise regarding Daret …total joke and disgrace .

[@OlivierLebo-n3h]

​@@BillTaylor-m1f World rugby should create two distinct awards, one for XV and one for 7 's rugby, that's just silly.

[@VincentOram]

❤ thanks for emphasising the positive! Rassie Erasmus snub says more about the miserable little W.R. hearts than anything else!!!!😢😢😢😢😢

[@petuniaflowerpower8781]

Well said

[@colleenkitching3187]

Such double standards.. Last year they picked consistency over WC winners.. This year they picked Olympics over incredible consistency and innovation.. Definately biased in their decision.. They have shown themselves as having grudges and small minds.. Poor decision

[@SchyffS]

How can sevens even be equated to proper rugby?

[@nzfreeski]

Agree - as an ABs fan how can't it be Rassue???

[@rorysullivan4913]

Who runs World Rugby. A few years back it was obvious Hansen of ABs should have been given the award. This time round, Rassie missing out, makes it more ludicrous

[@GnJs6PackTraining]

Golden age of international rugby indeed! It’s never been closer. 1 or two scores in so many games! Just amazing. The World Cup was the best semi finals ever, this year’s international threw up so many great games. Long may it continue.

[@derrickboscombe2385]

Thanks for sharing your passion with us, Tim. We, as the followers of Eggchasers Rugby, have been privileged. Blessings from South Africa.

[@richardevans848]

Jeez Tim, when I started following you there were 84K followers. You are now sitting on 123K followers. This goes to show how much you analysis is appreciated. I'm a Saffa from Cape Town and I wait in anticipation for your report after every game. Your unbiased reporting is what draws your followers. Long may it last and we hope to see you back in SA soon for a brandy and coke standing around the braai fire.

[@SMacCuUladh]

I've been following him since 6K subs. It wasn't that long ago.

[@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641]

Rwc 2023 he was this fanatical guy, driving around France, and sleeping in his van to bring rwc coverage to his viewers....a nobody back then, to a staple of rugby commentary 1 year later. Proof that hard work and dedication pays off.

[@Potemkin2000]

120k of those are Saffas 😂 My great grandparents are spinning in their graves.

[@barthettema3727]

I started watching him around 8500 lol 😂 it’s been a trip

[@stephenprior61]

I was at the awards last night it was an amazing event, mostly I want to thank the rugby players ( men and women) they were all incredible, friendly and approachable - we often only consider their performance on the field but hats off to each and every one for being decent people - our game is in good hands. As a parent and grandparent this is why Rugby is so important to future generations of the world. Thank You

[@philipgouws9377]

Pieter-Steph du Toit is the man!

[@CROM-on1bz]

Normal, he is a descendant of French people.😂😂

[@robertjan002]

Peter Steph is when an A-team player plays for the B-team.

[@benitadewet9344]

​@CROM-on1bz 😂 Like me watching Netherlands singles Davis Cup tennis players and realising where Springboks Dutch descendants get their physique from. Check the legs...

[@CROM-on1bz]

@@benitadewet9344 Don't confuse a joke with a genetic analysis. In France we call that "second degree" or irony... As I could have said "Du Toit is at the top" Since Du Toit means a roof in French...

[@EbrahimLarney-u2u]

Hi Tim, your obvious love for this great game, your objective analytical takes and, for me, your coy english sense of humor, all makes it for very enjoyable watching..."pissing on my chips", " ...turning circle of an oil tanker..." are some of the journalistic gems of Rugby 2024. Love it, absolutely love it. Ebrahim, Cape Town

[@EggchasersRugby]

Much appreciated!

[@MrShanenanigans]

Got my vote ❤

[@ARCPrecisionSolutions]

Tim, can you make like a snippets video from all your highlights perhaps (pretty please)

[@essenceofsa]

Should rather have 7s Coach of the Year as well as 15s Coach of the Year

[@coatknight]

Good point about the coach. Perhaps there needs to be a 7s and 15s coach recognition.

[@brendonarendse9132]

" off course I knew who this was, off course I knew his name". We all know who was supposed to win. That's why you have the best channel Mr Eggchaser. Congrats on a great channel. You're definitely getting my vote. 🥳Congrats to PStD AND all the winners. Only change I would make is Marcus Smith in for DM.

[@1jacquesnel]

Since when does Rugby 7's Olympic teams trump the Rugby World Cup teams and how does the minds of World Rugby work to compare the 7's coaches with the 15 coaches???? Rugby 7's is a different game with different rules, you cannot compare it on any level with the 15 man game. World Rugby under Bill has really gone to shit on so many levels. I wonder if Rassie coaches the South African 7's team for the next Olympics and win the gold, will the "committee" pick him as the Rugby coach of the year - I don't think so, not even if he has 3 World Cup Titles. Congrats to PSTD and Rassie and the Springboks for a wonderful year of outstanding Rugby.

[@sakabula2357]

Well done to PSDT for winning the award..The guy deserves it..I would have been just as proud if Kolbe or Eben won it but there can be only one..Thx for a great season Bokke and looking forward to 2025.. Edit:Thanks for all the pre and post game content Tim..really enjoyable following your rugby adventures

[@IsanG08]

Kolbe didn't stand a chance way too small and just didn't do enough

[@sakabula2357]

@IsanG08 Jeez bro I won't say Kolbe didn't do enough...you have a short memory.He is probably the best wing in the world..

[@interglobal6461]

Congrats to PSDT he deserves that. Well done. I've said this before, Rassie's bomb squad is a pain up world rugby's arse and it shows, a two time world cup coach compared to a sevens coach, there is no comparison but then again the elites who run the show will force their agenda.

[@petuniaflowerpower8781]

I'm shocked but not surprised. Dnt worry, Russie, you are a winner to us.

[@clarke1319]

I think you may find that the two time world cup coach was relevant in the years 2019 and 2023. This is 2024. There is only "no comparison" if you don't want there to be. The sevens coach you speak of this year coached the team who win the grand final of the world series and an Olympic gold.

[@joaofigueiras1106]

"but then again the elites who run the show will force their agenda". Half of the team is south african, what agenda are they even pushing? If you actually pay attention to what the sevens coach did this year, you would understand the choice. What I do agree is that the sevens and XV's awards should be seperated, but that's another matter

[@GeraltofRivia22]

​@@clarke1319and yet Nienaber didn't win last year. Or are you saying 7s gold > 15s world cup?

[@sirfrancis6058]

You guys are so desperate to be the victims all the time it's both hilarious and a bit sad. 7/15 players in the team of the year, player of the year and you still find a way to say there's a conspiracy against you. Grow up

[@spleenbeachboy1]

I’m a half Welsh half South African rugby nut so safe to say I’m not an England fan so when I first found your channel I was interested but thought I’d never stick with podcast by an England supporter. But the more I have watched the more I see that thing that is actually the hallmark of rugby in your content. A fan of a team for sure but almost more a fan of the sport. We have a very rare fan base amongst other world sports where for many we are almost as pleased to see others exceed as our own and I think your content epitomises that. Keep up the stellar work

[@tianvanderbijl3715]

Thank you Tim. I discovered your channel this year and, at least in my opinion, you are the best rugby content creator. I really enjoyed your tours, insights and jokes throughout the year. Cheers my bra

[@robcrocker348]

Thank you Tim for the awesome coverage through out this year and sharing your tours

[@frasermilne7801]

Eggchasers, the very best podcast of modern rugby, unbiased and truthful. Congratulations Tim on a well 'put together' show in some difficult situations. Much appreciated. Look forward to rugby 2025. Keep well.

[@henk_iii]

It's true, as Rugby fans we don't realise how good we have it right now, especially if you're South African!💪🇿🇦

[@jimbo1706]

I agree totally and we in Ireland are very grateful for our recent teams after living in the dark for so long

[@bp5722]

De Allende is by far the best #12 in the game - has been for a while. No contest really. My 2 cents.

[@wot4922]

Congratulations to all the winners 🙏🇿🇦

[@MikeMoss-z8z]

Best rugby channel in 2024. Keep up the good work Tim. I’m an ex South African living in Australia and absolutely loving the rugby this year and listening to your commentary after every game,just love it. I think Rassie absolutely deserves to win coach of the year award the result was definitely biased due to the fall out with Rassie in the past. Sevens is a completely different game and should in reality be awarded separately to 15”s rugby. Regardless Rassie deserves the award and we all know that. Keep up with your great channel and look forward to 2025. Best wishes for 2025. Regards from Mike Moss in Australia

[@neilshrekpurves4521]

@@MikeMoss-z8z ex South African? That's like "left over wine" wtf is left over wine 🤣

[@riaaucamp6576]

Rassie is by far the best coach in the world, the other coaches is filled with hatred because they cannot control Rassie, he thinks f ar ahead of the whole bunch of coaches. Well done Rassie. We love you and is behind you to support you all the way. Keep on doing what you do very well.

[@beatrixstrydom1323]

Absolutely fantastic 👏 you are a class act ...extremely proud 👏 South African 👏 🏆 Champion in your capacity and The World Champions Springboks...God Bless your wonderful work 🙏 Pieter Steff Du Toit 💙

[@arceyes]

Great following your adventures Tim Coetzee, you’re always welcome in Cape Town bru 🇿🇦 ❤ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@sargam3082]

Can't wait for Tim to receive his Silver 100,000 sub plaque, very well deserved

[@iceswallowgum8540]

Thank you for everything mate it’s been a blast following you this year. Love hearing your opinions from an All Blacks supporter

[@avermeulen004]

When you consider that PSDT is walking around with a bit of his father’s knee tendon, that makes it so much more remarkable to me. What a giant!

[@ala-hc4rx]

Kiwi here ,rassie has to be coach of the year,what a mistake .!!!

[@fomofud9479]

Thanks mate, means loads coming from our most loved competition fans❤

[@paulrooy371]

They robbed Hansen in the same way a few years ago.... The north are (crooked) rugby administrators.... the south are the greatest rugby players....

[@kropotkine9640]

What did he achieve this year apart from winning the RC? Compare this to taking a team that didn't qualified in the Tokyo Olympics and have it won the title in 2024?

[@andyfrizzell4352]

Another Kiwi vote for Rassie

[@alexandregarcia9726]

I'm French and I also vote for Rassie.

[@victorsnyder9293]

I love how diplomatically you called IRB out. We all know they know what they are doing, next year it will be another excuse, they did the same with Nienaber when he was nominated. The results are on the scoreboard 🇿🇦👏👏

[@mikerochford1]

SA, France, Ireland and New Zealand are so closely matched right now - it's hard to call any game between them. England, Scotland and Argentina below them are very close together as well. Makes for very exciting and close games.

[@TheMatthewLoder]

the one thing i think is weird with coach of the year, why is it combined 15s and 7s? every other category the two have their own awards

[@asandilezothe9746]

Weird much!

[@kropotkine9640]

in the coach of the year there's no distinction between men and women's teams and neither between the form of rugby played Cope

[@TheMatthewLoder]

@@kropotkine9640 if you took the time to read you would see that’s exactly my point….. got no problem with who won it 🤣 just think it’s odd that all categories have seperate awards except 1

[@KBkbkbkbxyz]

Well done Tim, once again, fast becoming the go to rugby chat!!!

[@imanviviers2229]

Rassie is by far the best coach of the year

[@edouardmontfort7816]

Hard to compare 7 and 15...apples and bananas... But when Jerome Daret took over, french rugby 7 didn't exist (13th global ranking) and he took them up to Olympic gold medal.

[@ecallk5544]

@@edouardmontfort7816 Not thinking that Daret's not a fantastic coach, but cannot see this as anything other than a middle-finger to Rassie by World Rugby. This is sad-politics won.

[@edouardmontfort7816]

@@ecallk5544 I'm not aware of any political issue between Rassie and World Rugby sorry.

[@erickdavid2412]

@@edouardmontfort7816 he was banned from attending games because of his criticism. How do you not know this

[@erickdavid2412]

@@edouardmontfort7816 all he did is add in Du Pont. He has been coach for 7 years

[@michelgrangeret1427]

Among all all the channels, podcasts, forums, etc... dedicated to rugby, it must be admitted that "Eggchasers Rugby" is above. There are many enthusiasts who have a very great knowledge of this wonderful sport. But only a very few have this ability to analyze with such lucidity and objectivity. From my point of view, Mr. Tim Cocker, you are the best, and I take my hat off to you. For what I say, I am French and I find it normal that none of my compatriots are part of your best team for 2024.

[@kobuslouw9533]

Go and have yourself a holiday Tim, well deserved!

[@conneltheunissen2997]

Tim agree that this is a great time to be a rugby fan. Thanks for a wonderful podcast with excellent commentary

[@RusselPollard]

Jerome Daret's innovation "Antoine - you are on"

[@NyikoChauke-fg6fh]

🤣🤣

[@tyronkoen5966]

😂😂😂

[@-goldandlink-]

Feels a bit unfair to suggest Jerome Daret won thanks to Dupont joining Sevens. Plenty of people suggests Rassie should have won, but he is coaching the best generation of Springboks ever, maybe that helps too!

[@chrisheyneke]

@@-goldandlink- He helped create the players.. think about it

[@phenomenalone1737]

​@@-goldandlink-but this same group of Springboks were part of the worst generation of Springboks in 2016 and 2017. Eben, Siya, Pollard, Mbonambi, Le Roux, Kriel, De Allende, PSDT, Faf etc. They only became all timers after Rassie was appointed in 2018.

[@WyndhamPGP]

Thanks for your work during 2024 Tim, it's appreciated.

[@richardgerstner]

Thanks for this awesome channel!! Differentiating between 7's and 15's for the player of the year award, sort of implies that the same differentiation should exist for the coaching award. It is undeniable that Rassie will go down as one of, if not the best, coaches of all time. I cannot help thinking that, based on his previous indiscretions, his goose is cooked with World Rugby.

[@EggchasersRugby]

Don't disagree - also think there are many players but only 1 head coach so separate awards would be very predictable and therefore have less gravitas. Team of the Year is a de facto coach of the year award really?

[@colleenkitching3187]

Shows what pathetic, small minded people they are. Probably why both Mallet and John Smit resigned.. Couldn't suffer all the manipulation

[@julierautenbach7011]

Congratulations to all the winners! To be nominated is amazing! Have just loved this channel. Thank you for your unbiased comments and enthusiasm for the game.

[@ThabisoNzama-vy7wz]

Tim you're the best 2024 sportscaster. Please do a show about trophy case for 2024

Rassie is a bit like a well-known sandwich spread. Personally, as a South African, I love the guy. If he stood for the presidency of SA, I would vote for him. I think there's an awful lot of sour grapes going round. Tim, as usual, you've delivered fair comment. I'm glad I discovered your podcast. It's the only one I subscribe to. Congratulations, PSDT, you're one damn fine rugby player, and, it seems to me, a good human being.🎉

[@revertnicolas5977]

Im French. I thing that we need a separate coach award for the seven and the XVs. Jérôme Dret is the best 7s best coach of the Year, and Rassie is of course the best XVs coach of the year. Its not logical. On the other hand, Jérome Daret clearly did not steal his nomination. It's a shame that some South African fans in particular who know nothing about 7 are crying at the total injustice. The only thing that is unfair is not having distinguished the 7 and the XVs. I hope this will change.

[@annettekolb3103]

Well done PSDT you deserve it. Never say die

[@sorayadavids5967]

Thank you Tim I appreciated your analysis and unbiased comments very much. I do feel sorry for Rassie though… there should be a seperate category for sevens coach and 15’s coach.

[@ninoneels]

Best Rugby Podcast 🏆

[@johannstrydom2182]

Top Award to you Tim - Great Channel.

[@Braaiman]

Your passion is infectious, just thank you.

[@CraigWedge]

Cheers Tim, always great to hear your perspective. Let’s see if Rassie will get a nod from World Rugby after his third RWC title, maybe a special merit award or breakthrough coach of the year if we have to😁🤙🏻

[@gregbauermeister3388]

Perhaps?? In KZN, South Africa, the Zulus have an expression "Jealous Down", I think it is probably appropriate here. For some reason the rugby who's who can't handle it that he has achieved so much.

[@CraigWedge]

@ true! Great expression👊🏻

[@joara4364]

MY HERO PSDT 🎉🎉🎉WELL DONE “YSTER” YOU DESERVED IT!!!

[@davidflck]

3 out 4 places for shortlisted candidates reflects the year the boks have had. Cant wait for 6nations and lions tour.

[@asandilezothe9746]

Lions tour is gonna be epic

[@davidflck]

​@@asandilezothe9746and a lot less stressful than last time (from a Bok supporter)

[@cliffardgerber3830]

Yet no coach of the year. They hate rassie

[@richardmaclean6738]

Love the commentary on Coach of the year Tim… all respect and congrats to JD but how has Rassie missed out on!?

[@revertnicolas5977]

Im French. I thing that we need a separate coach award for the seven and the XVs. Jérôme Dret is the best 7s best coach of the Year, and Rassie is of course the best XVs coach of the year. Its not logical. On the other hand, Jérome Daret clearly did not steal his nomination.

[@JeffreyThomas-th2ps]

There should be 2 coaches of the year award one for 15 players one for 7 players.😮

[@tempershot6311]

My go-to channel for rugby reviews!

[@brucecurtis5870]

Thanks for a great channel. How on earth did Rassie not get best coach🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Bullbotha]

He doesn’t need a bullshit award for the world to know he won the best coach award! The coach who won it just feels embarrassed I’m sure..

[@revertnicolas5977]

Im French. I thing that we need a separate coach award for the seven and the XVs. Jérôme Dret is the best 7s best coach of the Year, and Rassie is of course the best XVs coach of the year. Its not logical. On the other hand, Jérome Daret clearly did not steal his nomination. It's a shame that some South African fans in particular who know nothing about 7 are crying at the total injustice. The only thing that is unfair is not having distinguished the 7 and the XVs. I hope this will change.

[@rugbywatchesgaming4048]

As the year winds down let's all also applaud you Tim you've worked hard and have been dedicated to rugby and bringing us who share this passion together in a beautiful way we've seen laughter and tears and passion no end from you! Your Chanel is going places and you absolutely deserve it!

[@Epicsportfix]

Well done psdt yu fully deserve this award my brother

[@williescott6226]

Tim, all your comments and takes have been great, enjoy the channel very much. Looking forward to the 2025 season, have an incredible festive season, lots of blessings, stay safe.

[@MrDude-ht3rv]

Glad to see Damian De Allende & Jesse Kriel in the dream team. The best centre pairing any team could have

[@owenfarmer4197]

Shame they don’t have an award for analytic podcasts, you would be at the stable chum. Great work great video.

[@dylankotze2722]

Think Gerhard Steenekamp should have been nominated in the breakthrough player of the year. He's delivered performances that veteran looseheads would salivate over whilst being a rookie. Been part of the most destructive scrum in the world and his work rate and soft skills are very decent. He has just started his international career and he could already be in the 10 best looseheads in the world.

[@markwinter7511]

Good point.

[@rachelhoran9754]

I love the channel, listen all the time. Would you ever consider also commenting/reviewing the women's games/players too? I'm a massive rugby fan and love both the men's and women's games. Very proud of Erin King winning breakthrough player as an Irish person. Ellie Kildunne so deserving of 15s player of the year too.

[@EggchasersRugby]

There are only so many hours in the day. I have thought about this and I considered that doing a half arsed job would actually be counter productive, and it would feel like a token gesture. I'm sure there are people who watch every minute of every game in every competition - I simply can't do that. And if I did have the time to do so I'd love to watch more Super Rugby, Japanese league and Sevens, which I don't see much of either. I'll have a think about World Cup next year.

[@annettekolb3103]

7 bokke in the dream team compared to only Eben last yr wow wow wow. Well done bokke🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641]

Proves the value of this dream team exercise....useless ways in which world rugby keeps themselves entertained.

[@Mad_Intellect]

And not even 1 Frenchman...crazy.

[@annettekolb3103]

@Mad_Intellect hahaha true that no Dupont 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@libertyavalanche]

Surely such an improvement is a coaching achievement deserving of reward?!!!

[@annettekolb3103]

@libertyavalanche yeah however world rugby starting with Mr baughmond hate rassie. Seriously surprising we have 7 players in the dream team even with psdt a world player 3 players nominated was a surprise on its own as well. Just go to show that world rugby Seriously hate what Rassie is bringing to the table and don't bow to their feet

[@davidgraham3162]

PSDT - what a hero! GOAT

[@colinforbes9539]

Other rugby shows and podcasts have all begun to chime in on "why has no prop ever won world POTY ?" Highlighting the contributions of Taigh Furlong at his peak and Ox Nche the standout in '24 Eggchasers has started a movement here ! Let's (1) get a prop nominated 2025 (2) get Tim to Monaco '25 for new category : outstanding positive impact on the game . Aluta Continua !!

[@nandhagovender5396]

Well done, to the winners and nominees.

[@sparggy]

Great channel mate, love watching your breakdowns.

[@vanrensburgarchitecturebim1641]

Sasha, sans-injury, was by far the stand out fh this year.

[@Dan1973100]

Once again Thank you so Much more Tim, the English Language, my second Language Afrikaans, both Germanic

[@toscabrutus1781]

Tim Pieter Steph is briljant! Ek voel jammer vir Etzebeth en Kolbe. Rassie moes die Coach of die Jaar gewees het! Belaglik!

[@charleswindsor1184]

Well said Monsieur Tim; " Privileged to be alive and able to watch these wonderful players"

[@Gharki]

As a South African, I would have picked Marcus Smith hands down.

[@petes9524]

Why?

[@Balance-v8x]

Because he is better than Dmac, not sure about that brain fart

[@petes9524]

@@Balance-v8x there ya go, now it's spelt out in black and white. Well done, sometimes the bleedin' obvious needs that.

[@bigowenzy3397]

Not that hes better but because he has been better and starts every game at10

[@SafferBrew]

Smith blows hot and cold, he was not great earlier this year but he's coming into great form now, I just hope he keeps a cool head and controls the ego.

[@lewisolaka4216]

Awesome Channel Tim. Thanks for the great coverage. Comparing 7's to 15's is a travesty. World Rugby's fear is Rassie will win a RWC 3 Peat ... They will continue changing the laws and I believe he will do it. He doesn't need their approval. For me when Rassie walks into a room the rest of the coaches just crinje. He is the GOAT.

[@paulduplessis1944]

I now know for sure, world rugby hates Rassie

[@donm1979]

You mean the Boks' waterboy?

[@will1964]

We all know for sure if there is any angle a Bok fan can plead a victim they will find it

[@RozWentworth]

Saffa here.. Agree...Look at the Dream team too...soon many Saffas left out...trust we will continue to dominate...just to prove a point🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@donm1979]

​@@RozWentworth7 out of 15 in the world team are Boks, including world player of the year. Surely you're joking?

[@iceswallowgum8540]

Mate the old boys club at world rugby will never forgive him for speaking up about the rules. Just said what all the other coaches were thinking

[@ashleysoudah]

Osbourne for Ireland has been brilliant every time he's played for Ireland.

[@FrancoisCoetzee]

I'm sorry, Tim. No amount of justification will make the Coach of the Year award of 2024 remotely acceptable to serious rugby supporters. This is simply a disgraceful act from World Rugby!

[@sirfrancis6058]

French 7s was terrible when he came in, we weren't even in the last Olympics. They hadn't won a tournament since 2005, it's a miraculous turn around

[@kevinryder1291]

@@sirfrancis6058who was that down to, DuPont or the coach?

[@revertnicolas5977]

@@kevinryder1291 both obviously

[@nickbacon5314]

Very well said Tim 👌 and for holding your opinions back with the coach announcement and kept it professional well said 👏, that takes some exceptional control some of us would’ve not been able to control. 😂 Well done with your dream team selection 💪🏻 spot on.

[@RalphdArc]

Very subjective choice . As a biased French supporter , i would have have put a few of my team in there (Meafu , Louis Bielle biarrey and Boudehent spring to mind ). Overall , difficult to argue with those palyers who are all masters of their roles and great repredentatives of the game we all love . Thank you Eggchasers . Your channel is a must for all rugby lovers

[@T2Lam10]

I’m French too but no way we put any French in that team. Our 6 nations was too shite for that. The only one I could seen, and that sounds ludicrous, is Ramos at 10. Because there is no 10 that really dominated the field this year. And he played Wales / England / NZ / Argentina / Japan in that position and was excellent all the time. But are 5 matchs at a position enough to be nominated ? I’m not sure

[@Dan1973100]

EXTREME Productive Year Tim

[@gregambler2028]

Don’t worry boys , Rassie is still in all their heads 😂. He is so humble he doesn’t need their recognition, he is a fricken legend.

[@SMacCuUladh]

how come the fans are the opposite of humble?

[@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127]

​@@SMacCuUladhWhy?

[@SMacCuUladh]

@@stephenlouwbiokineticist4127 why what?

[@Stormer-Europa]

@@SMacCuUladh The years of Bryce Lawrence, Bill Beaumont and corruption regarding awarding WC's does it to you. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Call them the opposite of humble but never liars.

[@paulrooy371]

​​@@SMacCuUladh- Maybe you don't understand our "unwritten contract".... Our Boys go to war on the field and we (SAFFAS) defend them tooth and nail off the field.... Ever heard us say... "Hulle Weet Nie Wat Ons Weet Nie".... nou weet jy.... now you know.... 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sizwezulu3604]

Congratulations to PSDT work alcoholic , never give up a hard man on the field but a gentleman off the field. But I was surprised no recognition for Cheslin Kolbe - a dynamite, a best stepper in the world. Surely Cheslin deserves some recognition 🇿🇦💪🏾

[@NickHiltermann]

I was curiousl how many times PSDT won MOTM this year- it was 3. No other Bok player won it more than once, on that metric he deserved POTY! Here's a list of Bok players who won MOTM this year, for those interested. 23 Nov Wales Mostert 17 Nov England Kolbe 10 Nov Scotland Eben 28 Sep Argentina 🔥PSDT 7 Sep NZ DDA 31 Aug NZ 🔥PSDT 17 Aug Aus Marx 10 Aug Aus 🔥PSDT 20 Jul Portugal RG 6 Jul Ireland Kriel 22 Jun Wales Edwil

[@springjockify]

Best rugby channel by far. Unbiased...a true fan's fan, well done Tim......oh, and Rassie was absolutely robbed....... disgusting decision..

[@salmankoen2412]

The video I have been waiting for

[@mikemcgrory1128]

Well said as usual Tim love the positivity on Rugby and also pulling up the not so smart stuff from World Rugby Heads game is growing and love seeing the likes of Portugal, Uruguay, Fiji coming up PSDT legend from an ABs supporter complete footballer whether at 6 or in the 2nd row, I really rated Jerome but PSDT is a step up from that what an athlete just a machine

[@at7512]

Pollard definitely the best flyhalf, yes mught not have started every game but that is due to Boks policy of building a squad.. ask yourself, if you playing in a world cup final tomorrow, who would you select?

[@alexandregarcia9726]

The man cannot tackle for his life... Look at his stats. It's not 2019 Pollard. He is not playing anymore and Rassie does well.

[@pierrestarck8769]

Best coach of the year by far. The way he has managed bringing in Dupont and integrate him into a new team. A masterclass

[@jacquescoetzee47]

Monaco is another home for the Boks - Princess Charlene is a massive Springbok fan and close friend of a lot of the players.

[@lm_b5080]

you mean the poor lady who clearly is suffering from stockholm syndrome?

[@kropotkine9640]

Did Kolisi went to jet-set parties with her while he was in Racing 92?

[@jacquescoetzee47]

@ Not interested in entertaining your silly little agenda, Frenchie. You can go embarrass yourself somewhere else.

[@alexandregarcia9726]

She was also very close to Byron Kheller if you know what I mean...

[@woesmevrou5673]

Glad about Jesse and Damian in Dream Team. Marcus Smith, Tomas Albornoz and Satiti are serious contenders for that team too.

[@tobysmeiman6921]

A man who won 2 WC's, who brought innovation to rugby, who changed the game and fixed SA rugby not getting coach of the year. Really, Jerome does not even touch his shadow. Put this man in charge of world of rugby and this game will grow exponentially. Instead of concentrating on bs rules and the worst officiating ever seen. A plan for rugby for years ahead of time. He is what rugby needs and that intimedates everyone at the top. That is the darker side of greatness.

[@clarke1319]

But the 2 world cups were not in this year. These are the awards for 2024. The coach of the year for this year won two big world trophies in the same year. One being the Olympic title.

[@kropotkine9640]

Speaking of past achievements to claim the award of coach of the year seems a little strange, don't you think?

[@andrewdunlop6812]

Hi from Cape Town. Love your KZbin analysis. Just a correction from a drummer and huge Beatle fan. The quote was never said by John Lennon but the British comedian Jasper Carrot. Keep up the good work. Regards from South Africa. Andy

[@Rain-fc9tu]

Who? Coach of the year? Had the same reaction!

[@-goldandlink-]

Ignoramus spotted

[@tondekush]

Pieter-Steph, not to come across as a hero worshipper, but this man is a God in his trade! Absolutely an immense and colossal player. Ox, Marx, E², Ches, phenomenal, and so are Sititi and Dupont!

[@cosmic_diver]

Hi Tim, have to agree with you, I think Marcus Smith has been pretty exciting. Why don't they have coach for sevens and coach for 15s? Rassie got snubbed again because he continues to challenge the status quo and he has had run ins with World Rugby so might never get this award. Thanks Tim, for the great commentary and non biased views, which is rare in the rugby media.

[@PeterRichardson-z2p]

2024 Boks won Quatar Airways Cup Mandela Callenge Plate Freedom Cup Rugby Championship Prince William Cup Against the backdrop of a back to back world cup win. But amazingly it was done without a coach. South African's are surely blessed with intuitive Rugby strategic reaction and Jedi like control of contact situations.

[@pgdsfcv5552]

Shit trophies

[@kenz001]

Keep it going Tim....Great stuff