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'To The Last Drop' returns with two national coaches running the rule over battles to come and one in the recent past respectively. Bok coach Rassie Erasmus looks ahead to the Rugby Championship and talks about his ever-increasing popularity.
Blitzboks interim coach Philip Snyman explains his team's remarkable turnaround that resulted in a podium finish at the Olympic Games in Paris.
This week's episode also features Jacaranda FM's Xola Ntshinga who joins Brenden and Liam for a pre-Rugby Championship chat.

Episode breakdown:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:30 Exciting Relaunch and Special Guest
01:38 International Rugby and Springboks' Challenges
01:51 Interview with Head Coach Rassie Erasmus
03:14 Springboks' Performance and Future Prospects
16:23 Olympics and Blitzboks' Bronze Medal
18:58 Interview with Philip Snyman
34:49 Reflections and Future Plans
36:20 Conclusion

8 Aug English South Africa Sports · Rugby

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