That humble man working in the butchery with Kurt-Lee Arendse who asked him to help this young man. ❤❤❤ These are the South African heroes we don’t see who ALL contributed to back-to-back World Cup wins! And the man icing Siya Kolisi’s knee all hours of the night while he slept….. That is the spirit of our country when we come together. xxxx

Rassie carting the speaker ,what a legend!!

Rassie sarcastically saying Daan Human is getting a salary just for 1 scrum was hilarious 🤣

My only issue with each episode so far? It’s not long enough. I want MORE! 🇿🇦

I love how each week I can watch the episode and then come here to stretch out the enjoyment for a few more minutes...

I think this was the moment that all rugby lovers who suspected Rassie was a genius were proved wrong because the episode upgraded him to MAD genius. Honestly, I don't think even he knows where all of the ideas come from. Numbing down the players with speakers for an entire week is one thing, but the decision on the mark was something no one ... as in no one in coaching history would've even considered, as in losing 40 meters in the process why would they? But the mad genius calling refs and plotting and scheming with energy levels and stats, then actually having the balls to do it in a QF of a World Cup takes him to that level of mad genius ... just brilliant.

My wife has only see me cry once which impresses her that I'm some kind of stoic man but what she doesn't know is how I spring a leak when I sing the anthem before the match and when I watch Chasing the Sun.

Damian Willemse calling that scrum was just epic

The Boks are the biggest celebs in South Africa, bigger than TV / movie stars / musicians / etc. But they also put a lot back into the game. A few weeks ago Ox Nche was at my nieces primary school, all the way in a different province, and not one of his junior schools, just to celebrate the school now offering rugby as a sport.

Its such a beautiful thing how Rassie and the boks define it down to what the body can be trained to do.. Beautiful from NZ

My best moment of episode 3 is Rassie wheeling that HUGE speaker around, playing the French Anthem. So funny !!

As a Bok fan i can honestly say Tim, we do cry our eyes out every episode. We go through all this challenges and struggles everyday, so we know exactly what sacrifices these guys and their families make to get where they are. Thanks for a great show.🤙🇿🇦😎

The language that all those emotive lines is isiXhosa (the Xh is a click that you can learn by watching some videos...). The way they are speaking comes from the praise song culture and is absolutely magnificent. If you listen to it even without subtitles, it gives you chills. Those descriptions at the capping ceremony, and the bit about "son of Libbok" etc. give you an idea of how gorgeous their use of language is. Look up some videos of the isiXhosa commentary for an experience of it.

Her dad: "What are your intentions with my daughter?" Me, a die-hard Springbok supporter: "🤜🤛"

I love Arendse's story.

Kurt-Lee Arendse!🥹 may God continue to bless him with many more blessings to come🙏🏽✝️🥺💕👑

YES. We South Africans are a unique breed. We know how to dig deep, and when the passion is required, we will step up and show the world that despite the absolute F#$% UP government and their failures, we will stand united with dignity. It is only the rhetoric of a few who seek to divide us. Scratch below the surface, and you will find respect and understanding. There can be NO doubt that our entire Springbok squad were outstanding Ambassadors for South Africa ❤

Kurt-Lee Arendse worked in a butchery😮. Best sport doc ever. Even better than the first one which I binged thee other day.

That’s the thing, i know the result, but the way the match is shown in the documentary, creates the excitement and tension all over again

This has to be the best rugby channel on YT mainly because of the unbiased views and objectives , I love the show Tim

Thanks, Tim. I love the way that you and Big Jim review this documentary. Also proud that a South African documentary is being praised as one of the best the sport has seen.

We saffas are very emotional. Especially when the Springboks are involved. Our "kantry" bleeds green and gold.

Best sporting documentary I have ever seen. It has everything: It is funny, entertaining, tears, laughter, informative, background of players.

As a South African and a Springbok fan i love your unbiased view of SA rugby including our franchise teams. I love listening to your comments and thoughts about rugby in general. I believe you will really feel the true love of our team when you visit later this year. Like Rassie said there is not much good going on in SA and the Boks is our escapism from reality for a few hours on a Saturday.

27 thumbs up in the first 3 minutes ….says it all great channel 👍👍👍

Best quote was when Rassie telling scrum coach that it is not right that you get paid and only have one SCRUM. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂❤

Thanks for a fantastic review. As a South African, I want to express my appreciation for your content on the whole. I find your analysis entertaining as anything, and it is refreshing to hear an Englishman speak to the potential impressions of bias (law change issues) given that we Saffas soften feel the world is against us on these issues. You have experienced a modicum of what it feels like to be South African, and why when people come here, they fall in love with our country and its people Thank you for highlighting the positives and keep up the good work!

I love Xhosa commentary

Brilliant as always Tim....Looking forward to your visit in SA

It gives me so much joy to see you getting involved in South African rugby.

As a Saffer in NZ, finally managed to get a source to watch...on episode 2 atm...goosebumps, this series does a good job of showing what rugby truly means to SA...it's so much more than just a sport. Really hope you enjoy your trip to SA, I haven't been back for various reasons beyond my control for a very long time. You will be looked after and you will be blown away by the rugby culture, enjoy it boet!

I have rewatched this QF game 3 times and everytime my hearts racing. No game of rugby like this have been played before or since. Everytime I thought that second try for the boks was mostly luck of the bounce, but in this episode to my suprise I learned that it was actually planned. The bounce helped for sure though

You are right. It is hard as a South African supporter not to get choked up by seeing our team and what went into this RWC. And then the f...ers leave us with a cliffhanger at the end of the episode 🤣.

Thanks Tim Your coverage as entertaining as the episode itself 🎉

Been waiting the whole effing day for this😂. Worth it. Thanks mate

I really think there was enough going on to make this a 10 episode series, gutted that there are only 2 episodes left, but loving this!

What surprised me more than anything is how much coaching input Felix Jones did, I never knew he was that pivotal. It seems a big loss for SA. This documentary is amazing!

Thanks for asking Tim. So we cry every Sunday, then on Monday morning, then the afternoon, then we wait for the next Sunday to cry again. Hope this clears that up.

Choked up indeed. What a country. Looking forward to your visit, Tim.

That documentary is inspirational. Watched 5 weeks in a row on a WhatsApp date with friends in different parts of the country - 100s of kilometres apart but together in spirit reliving the World Cup and seeing it from a fresh perspective. It was after the third episode we began to ask each other what we would do on Sunday nights after the series ended. Phenomenal stuff.

My wife is a saffer we will have to watch this . Its a beautiful country i wish them the very best

I watched it last night, and couldn't wait for your review. Definitely my favourite episode. It had me at the edge of my seat as if I didnt know the results 😂

I shed lots of tears, also still have ptsd from the world cup. Sheesh emotions so high and nerves wrecked...and still have to relive the semi final and final!!!

As things stand now, South Africa will again Defend the 2027 RWC under the curent leadership. Rassie started the video analysis of Rugby in the 90s,the lights system, the 6-2 split, then the 7-1 split, the boombox at training, the playstation based simulation . What a genius!

Have enjoyed your channel since during the world cup build ups Tim. Great unbiased analysis. Thanks

I cried on the first Chasing the sun series when they were in the final and that song played, “Ntaka Mama” gets me everytime

I've probably watched each episode 3 times, and each time I am crying my eyes out. There are no words that can explain what the Springboks mean to our country. It's far beyond a sport and anything I have ever experienced. They create pure magic. The feeling they bring us is so overwhelming with deep pride and hope. Winning the World Cup in 1995 and experiencing how 1 team, 1 game, 1 competition could literally change the heartbeat of a country was back then life-changing, and still is. Thank you for covering these episodes, It's awesome to hear your perspective on this and to see how others who are not South African appreciate the Springboks and their journey as much as we all do back home.

Tim you need to read Rassie’s book or listen to audiobook. He used the playing opposition crowd noise to team during training preparation as long ago as 2005 when he played Loftus crowd noise & songs to Free State Cheetahs in preparation for Currie Cup final, which Free State subsequently won for the second time only and the first time since 1976!

Rugby is the closest thing we get to those wars we see in the old movies were guys would run at each other screaming with swords and spears

Enjoying your content. Love from South Africa

I cried with the Kurt Lee Arendse part

Your channel is solid f*^^%ing gold Tim.

So the supporters that arrived at the stadium for the boks final training session are the "Gwijo squad". Famous group of supporters in SA who sing / chant war cries during games. They arrived on the week of the QF specifically for that game ( Seeing as Boks would've faced NZ or FR and this knockout game was guaranteed for the boks, the SF and FN weren't). Biggest games of the tournament for us. They were pivotal in my view.

Earned my subscription before the RWC Tim... Got my mates at the office to subscribe during the RWC and they all still watch every video. Go Bokke

They are called the Gwijo Squad (the singers). Great channel, we love our players and our rugby

I really love your reviews, your passion not only for the game but also how you enjoy the Springbok's which admittedly is not everyone's cup of tea! I get choked up often in these episodes, and love every second of it. One word of warning though, when you come to SA for your Ireland, AB's, Craven Week and Affies games, you might request citizenship... I am sure you will be taken care of by rugby lovers. Unfortunately I am based in Dubai but if I am in SA at the same time as you my home Is open to you. Thank you for the content, I "discovered" this in the World Cup and love each episode!

"but it doesn't matter. They just show you what's on the screen..." Great delivery 😂😂😂

Never tire watching this💪🏻🇿🇦💪🏽

Great content as always Tim. Non-saffa (Tongan) Bok fan through and through here and unfortunately I can't watch the series here in Tonga. Able to watch whole ep 1 when it was still up on YT and i downloaded it as well (from a Saffa rugby channel) don't ask me how 😂 but still waiting for the whole ep 2 and onwards....Keep up the wonderful work and I can't wait for the Ireland series to watch you cover it all the way from the Home of the World Champs.

I think you're laying some good groundwork for 2027 here, Tim. This world cup had a lot of bitterness, but you are modelling how someone can enjoy the success of other nations. Perhaps Borthwick might have some momentum then and perhaps it will be us enjoying England's success following your example here ❤

Thanks for your passionate reviews Tim. I am a Staffa, living in Australia. So very proud of the Bokke!

I'm waiting for all of them to be up, so I can binge-watch the entire series in a single marathon sitting - same as I did with the 1st series, which was bloody marvelous! 🤘😁

The Best rugga channel on YT covers the best doccie ever!!! Joh, I watch every episode of CTS2 like 3 times after it airs.

Outstanding episode! Wow the details, did not realise Felix Jones was so involved ! Rassie is brutal ! Love it ! Knows how to get the best out of men !

Tim, that Budget Insurance Advert with Faf, its NEVER ended since 2019. It a winner. South Africans LOVE it.

Great review, you got my subscription a long time ago… one thing that you pointed out is that you can’t wait to see a schools game when in SA on a previous episode. I think you will be blown away by the sheer depth of Rugby in South Africa and the volume of talent. Traditionally South Africa has been a football country in terms of the greater population. However Rugby has over the last 7 years literally finally become a major sport in Black communities to the extent that whereas in the past you would only see football being played in the townships by kids now you genuinely see kids ( of their own accord) playing rugby. There is no longer any need for quotas in Rugby as there’s such a massive volume of all children playing the game naturally there is no longer a need for quotas. Why you see the Australians and New Zealanders go on about trying to change the rules to make it more like League is simple. They know that they are literally going to be blown away by the sheer volume of of talent. Remember South Africa has a population of 62 million … that’s thought the same size as the UK and France. ( That’s basically double and some of Australia and 10 times that of New Zealand) … There are only 2 codes of football .. Association (soccer) and Rugby Union … Rugby League simply does not has not and never will exist in SA. If as I believe Rugby Union even equals soccer in popularity that means you have 30 million people to choose from …. Compare that to the UK or France where Rugby is minuscule as you point out in comparison to soccer …. It means that no country as it stands will have the sheer depth of talent … The Bomb Squad was not an abnormality it literally shows the depth that South Africa has. To use a soccer analogy countries like Brazil, Argentina, Italy, and Germany only have one version of football in reality … as a result they are the only countries that have won 3 or more World Cups because they have the “production” line of youngsters just being churned out , no matter how many ways you look at it New Zealand with a population of 6 million ( even with the Pacific Islanders) will never ever be able to realistically compete against a population of 60 million in terms of talent over the long run. Ironically the only reason that historically South Africa hasn’t obliterated everyone was because Rugby was restricted to 10% of the population. Now that it has at least 70% of the population supporting it the Antipodeans are desperately trying to change it into the sport they play “League“ but even that will not work. Go back into history on other sports .. in the 50s/60s Australia and New Zealand has the best middle/long distance runners … then East African Countries started being able to compete … game over!

The shotclock was actually reset for Mannie, if you rewatch the game (it's on KZfaq now) you can hear the ref telling them to reset the clock while Mannie as libbing up to kick.

Way back when Rassie was Cheetahs coach, he did something similar by playing the Bulls theme song repeatedly at training leading up to the CC final.

Awesome review Buddy. I was there to witness this epic match,gives me goose bumps all over again. The French were silenced after the match.

I was in SA during the world cup, visiting family. Even I was surprised (having not lived there for 20 years) at how many adds the springboks were in. It's clearly a very powerful brand there these days.

Just watched it. Great edge-of-the-seat stuff! Even knowing the outcome of all the games, hindsight still seems ambiguous as to the final outcome! Thank you for your channel Tim. Greetings from Durban!

Another great review acknowledging the uniqueness and excellence of this series. Looking back, I can't believe we overcame France. And then England and NZ. Choking up big time!

I can't wait to see what happens in the second half of the France game. :) Got to admit I watched the bit about Cheslin's charge down about 5 times.

Yes I agree that episode was good. Took me back to the French match. Talk about a stressful watch. I love that they show the thinking on how to manage the French side and how the opening part France looked so scary. Crazy , fantastic, inspiring.

Awesome channel Tnx for your balanced unbiased views. You are a true fan of rugby🎉

Watching your show is a real breath of fresh air Tim.... Awesome content as always... From a SAFA!!!! ❤️

Great show never thought I would like your channel so much .

Sending you positive vibrations all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦

Great review again Tim! My favourite moment is Rassie the Director of Rugby carting around the massive speaker 😂

Man I love your unbiased views. You're the best.

I too couldnt wait to hear your take and you did us proud Timmo. You touched on every relevant point from team talks from Rassie , covering spy cameras to tactics and that beat box with Rassie blasting out at practise ..all adding up to an amazing story with a fantastic ending ..Big thumbs up

I just watched it. Superb. From tears to laughter at Rassie with that speaker. Good review as usual Tim.

it is crazy how I, and I absolutely know everyone else, can't wait for E4 just as much as the as the actual games! but then there's eggchasers's channel that helps getting you through the week😊

Oh, we shed tears 😪

Tim,thanks for a great show.and thanks for getting promoting the show.ive got family all over the world and theyve told me how rugby fans have come to hate the boks and they way we play.which hurts us. besides,if JK or some of those"pundits"had there way we would end up with something boring and monotonous.south africans know,its our differences that make us great.I love all the nations styles and cultures.no other sport has so many flavours.glory to the game.and to the irish fans on their way to the south,come thirsty.get ready to drink some brannas. Again Tim,thank you

Thank you for your taking us back to great time we had. ❤

Great channel Tim, found you during WC and enjoy your knowledgeable take on our favourite game.

Fantastic reviews, entertaining, fun, and full of detail. Keep up the good work 👏 🙌 👍

Thanks Tim - your enthusiasm is contagious !

Thanks Tim. I look forward to your commentary in your follow up videos as much as the episodes themselves. I enjoy your love for the game. You are going to love being here in SA.

I can't wait for you to come to Cape Town later this year Tim. Super excited

I've watched this 5 times already! Cry, goosebumps, proud, angry all every time. Send your dates when you are in SA?Let's try and get an interview with Mr F Bom himself

Love the way you cover it Tim 😊

Your enthusiasm for the sport of rugby union is infectious Sir. Great commentary as always. Always a pleasure to listen to. Many thanks. 👍💚

Been watching your RWC reviews since last year. Pretty impressive how you remain objective while being a serious England fan... and sharing your heart along the way. Thanks!

The most dramatic and epic episode yet leaving us craving for more 😮 Superb production and impeccable storytelling 👌🏾

I think this documentary shows the outside world how much rugby means to Saffas. We can say it but people dont understand it until they see it. And when they see it they still only get a glimpse. Thank you for the great content.

I've cried every dam episode! The Xhosa commentary makes me so emotional. ❤

Been watching you since world cup. Your takes are on point and you love the game

South African rugby gets commentated in three of our official languages. English, Afrikaans and Xhosa.