We South Africans love you Tim. So glad you are enjoying our country.

You are now a celebrated and honorary South African, Tim. I live for this rugby content. On behalf of all Saffas, thanks for celebrating our beautiful country and our love for the game! 🇿🇦

You're so right about the friendliness of the SA people, packing my bag from Ireland right now to see the lads in Durban, cant wait!

Someone get this man a Springbok jersey! He has won over South African fans by having an open mind and an open heart. Keep up the great work Tim!

The one player I am consistently proud of is Jesse Kriel (and I'm an Englishman). The guy has taken stick pretty much from his first cap. Look at him now! A mainstay at 13 and proving that he's not only a great Springbok but a world class centre. Brilliant 👍

It's crazy to hear Tim, a Pom, pronouncing Zulu words better than like 90% of my countrymen. Well done to you mate!!!!😂

The pronunciation of our surnames, as well as Umhlanga now, too! Honorary South African for sure. Good stuff Mr. EggChaser

Best rugby channel on KZfaq 💯

FYI - Siya Kolisi's full name is Siyamthanda Kolisi. Siyamthanda means "We love him" in IsiZulu, IsiXhosa and IsiNdebele. Has anyone been better named?

You're spot on, Tim. And you're a good man. You're always welcome by us all, from coast to coast here in our beloved land. Rassie is showing again his masterful strategies. His leadership brings everyone's talents together, on and off the field. It's why regardless, the team and the country will support him, the coaches, the squad and the unseen staff - no matter what. You said it, we're evolving. We are humble enough know what we need to do better,, and we're tuff enuff to get it done. Building, always building. Can't wait for Saturday. The Irish are massively talented, and cannot be under estimated. We'll always respect them. Enjoy the game!

"Nice and warm" yet it's the coldest day of the year in Durban 😆

Bernard Jackman quoted these stats on a recent show as an indication of how the Springboks are evolving under Tony Brown (measured by the number of passes per match) RWC v France: 82 RWC v England: 67 RWC v NZ: 84 V Wales: 119 V Ireland: 175

Well mate, you're going to be loved in South Africa forever for the respect and love you've shown our country. There are a lot of things you can say about us, many of them unsavoury, but we are loyal to a fault and we don't forget.

Same same…. I love this channel and the Springboks. I was born in Durban and have some very fond memories. Much love from USA!

I thought that Rassie may just play Roos above Kwagga, but understand the thinking of going with the same starting XV. Also, thanks Tim for all the praises of our country and its beautiful people .

Always a pleasure to listen to you, Tim. Very honest and to the point. Respect.

Great work Tim! Best rugby channel and podcast out there. I'd prefer to see Roos start at 8 especially with the way SA play and pass in the wide channel now and then have Kwagga come on at 45 minutes to be that Tasmanian Devil jackling at the breakdown. Id also keep Mostert on for the full 80a and only bring on 1 lock off the bench. I sure enjoy watching the Boks

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So enjoy this relaxed and laid back analysis. My go to after games. Thank you. Enjoy your visit to KZN 👍🏼

Bro I can see ur loving it in SA. Much respect for portraying the beauty of our country when so many people just wanna show the bad.

Aw Tim c'mon stop being so modest, we all know Rassie asked your advice re team selection, otherwise how would you have posted it so quickly. Jokes aside that's what makes your channel so damn good quick, accurate, fair and knowledgeable posts. Friggin brilliant channel.

As an Irish fan your show is amazing, no bias whatsoever call it as you see it , surely South Africa has to get another world cup soon the country is amazing and would give me a great excuse to visit that wonderful country

Tim as a South African living in Kent, you are lucky with the weather in Durbs... Its pissing down here... Enjoy the weather and Durban... Great selection by Rassie again. Would be interesting to see what the Irish team will be like as i have read there are a lot of injuries in their squad. If you going to have some red wine tonight at the hotel, Try Chocolate Block from Boekenhoutskloof.

Interesting take Tim and great to see that you're having a brilliant time in SA. I was also interested to hear Keo & Zels opinion on the new style. I guess the bottom line is that trying to predict what's in Rassie's mind is an exercise in futility. We will know when he wants us to know... Keep up the good work!! Big fan of your content!

Greatest Rugby analysis on the internet! Thank you Tim!! Looking forward to one day rubbing shoulders with you Tim, maybe a pint or two as well. Cheers from Canada.

As usual, great post. Lovely to see you’re soaking up the sun and our culture… Enjoy the rest of your stay…

Rassie is playing mind games. I agree with Tim, we will never go away from our DNA and we are building on top of that. The first game was all in on this style to see how we can play, and now we go back to our DNA with the added attack ontop of it. If the boys can gel this could be a manslaughter of a game. 15+ points. Imagine being able to shift between styles when ever you want to, the opponent would be scrambling!

Tim this is as cold as Durban gets! But welcome!

As you're finding out, Tim, you don't need to be able to speak Afrikaans, but having the courtesy of pronouncing Afrikaans names properly is important. I learned that early on. It does take a bit of practice, but you got it.

Absolutely love the way you are getting into the culture in South Africa. We are so diverse and have wasted so much time with not embracing the 100% potential of our country. All we need now is that rugby shows us the way to move forward. Thanks Tim, for shining a light on what rugby is and what it means to you and all of us supporting you.

SA the most beautiful country in the world...

you have great insights on SA rugby Tim - i've been waiting to see Tony Brown impact and it is showing - he played for the Sharks based out of where you are now - looks great there - that's what Rassie is so good at - always evolving - Pollard will be sharper and Marx is getting back - will be another great test with Ireland never lying down

As a South African living abroad it’s great to see a neutral review and see your SA trip videos. Keep them coming 👌👌

Nudging, nudging to 100k...I'm still calling it by the All Black tests!

You dodged Freezing temperatures this side of the World. Durban has a nice warm tropical climate. 🥶🥶🥶🥶

Great having you here Eggy! I think the Boks will be waaay better this weekend. Reckon they’ll mix it up a lot more too ,probably start a lot tighter ..and cut loose a bit towards the end of the halves. Go boyos!

Was expecting Marx to start. Frans has tough opposition in Dan Porter! Is Kwagga not a bit light for 8? Maybe he's there to compete against Ireland's fetchers, who are very good indeed. Game on. Can't wait. Thanks for your input Tim, your work is appreciated 👍

The man pronounced Umhlanga, Hluhluwe & Umfolozi so easily you'd swear he has lived here all his life...and that says a lot about the effort he has put in considering how some South Africans still say *Umshlanga* Definitely a top bloke!

Glad the same team playing. More time together. Thanks Tim Cheers from umdloti (about 6km north of umhlanga)

Tim thank you for loving the journey with us.

Thanks Tim you are the best rugby analyst

Same 23. Going for momentum for Second Test to solidify "new brand" or extra arrow in their armour.

Hey Tim, you making me home sick. Would love to be there. Enjoy it man. So happy and proud of our boks and SA people. Thanks for your videos.

Don’t pay Matt Williams any attention, his win record of 34% confirms that he doesn’t know what he is talking about….

Tim, chuffed you enjoying what this beautiful country has to offer. Content is the best on KZfaq. Boks going to grind out a tough win in Durbs

I have enjoyed the evolution of this channel, your content and your analysis. Keep it up!!!

I was expecting to see manie come back in to suit the more expansive game, but I have a sneaking suspicion we’re going to see a more classic springboks style this weekend

Great again, it’s great how you have represented the country as a special place. Your efforts to learn and pronounce the languages put you above expectations. Enjoy the rest of your stay.

Siyamthanda = We Love Him....correct Tim

Kwagga is much better used in the bomb squad. So is Ox as they are both game changers. Would have started Sacha at flyhalf with pollard on the bench. Also would have started Roos

Don't forget to have the real Durban traditional "Bunny Chow"

I think bringing on the bomb squad all at once was playing to the crowd a bit 😆

Love your channel Tim, thanks for your awesome content and take on all things rugby. Glad you’re enjoying your visit to our country so far. I completely agree with you in that it doesn’t matter who plays but rather how they play. Such exciting times for SA rugby and England for that matter (liked your take on the England NZ game). I would loved to have seen Evan Roos start with Kwagga coming off the bench for that explosive impact. And then would have enjoyed seeing Grant Williams starting with Manie Libbok to get that backline really firing. I understand the thought process though of not changing anything at this stage and going with the settled experienced lineup for such an important game against Ireland. Definitely want to see more game time for Sasha though. They can then experiment against Portugal. Enjoy the game on Saturday!

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I agree with Rassie’s choice to keep the same 23, but I would have suggested swapping Marx and Bongi’s roles solely (I’m one of Bongi’s biggest fans) because of Malcolm’s strength at the breakdown, which the Irish dominated in the first half, and because Bongi’s a terrific scrummager who would anchor the second-half bomb squad.

Glad you enjoyed the bush Tim ..you should be appointed as Tourism ambassador for South Africa..when is the merch coming to support your channel??

Love your take bro. Kiwi in west oz😊

Thanks for the clear view Tim .. refreshing vs. Rugbymag guys who have taken a narrow view on what we saw .. I think you right , Rassie is never going to be one dimensional in tactics . Total build for the next World Cup

Don't miss with a winning formula :) But seriously, given they haven't had much time to play together and they're up against a team who have, it makes sense to avoid changes and giving this team a chance to settle. Especially against a team they generally struggle to beat. I imagine the pack against Portugal will looks a bit more experimental.

Excellent insight into a media guy who knows his rugby. Hope the French and New Zealand media watch these podcasts

The EggMaster! There are only 3 in this race. 1. Eggchasers. 2. Wildkard. 3. The Breakdown Show. 4. All the rest far behind. Thanks Tim for the greatest rugby show on earth.

Let's get the Egg Master to 100k subscribers 🇿🇦🍻🥚🏉

My home town is Hluhluwe but I work up here in JHB. Great rugby content hope you enjoyed your stay in the Zulu Kingdom 💯

I really enjoyed the video and glad you have enjoyed South Africa so much! I don't like that an Englishman taught me the real name of my own Springbok captain. Respect and humility!

Always a great show..would have loved to have seen Evan Roos

Mat Williams - equates to junk mail, designed for file 13.

Happy you will be back for the NZ test, im going to both as well :) :) :) :) :)

This selection speaks to a style of play that is being bedded in however, I would be surprised if we play the same type of game in Durban. I for one am looking forward to see the plan the couching staff have up their sleeve. I am sure that the "lesser" games (with respect) against the likes of Portugal will be where I think the Springbok talent will be blooded and groomed to give us the depth for 2027. Our couching staff's skill and dedication is there for all to see. Enjoy your stay in KZN Nick and that you for the video.

Doesn't Matt Williams know that a team these days consists of 23 players and it's up to the coach to make use of their collective strengths as best as he can?

As an Irish fan, I'm absolutely delighted that Roos has been left out of both tests 🎉

I also agree, not as Keohane might believe we want this our new style. There are times when our frontal assault does not work out and perhaps Rassie just wants to know we are able to use this other set of skills if perhaps needed (if scrums get hard nerfed or not)

A good few of the Boks have not played for up to 2 months, those from Japan, those who didn't go thru in the premiership. They will get better this coming week.

Definitely agree with same squad for Ireland. Can start experimenting with Portugal.

Dude, you are in my home town! I’m so jealous because I am stuck in Australia without a passport and would give anything to be there! I truly believe that Kings Park will welcome you in a way you will never forget! Enjoy it! It’s the most beautiful and special place

Awesome Tim. Love your passion and your analysis, Always my fist 'goto' after big games

If Tim finds Durban beautiful, he is going to have a ball in Cape Town.

I would have liked to see another no 8, either on the bench or starting. Smith is so great off the bench as well. Such a crazy guy to come off the bench. But let's see how this weekend goes

Looks like they are blooding the next gen of utility backs at least, which is so important to the springboks' system. Will need to replace Willie at some point and the more depth we have there the better! Enjoying your takes as always, enjoy the winter weather there, much nicer than the 'summer' we're having in London!

I love your content, will be at the stadium for the game on Saturday, I hope to run into you on your post match walkabouts 😅🍺

So impressed by your pronunciation Tim!

Hey mate, love the channel keep it going. Just FYI, this video and the last one was a little blurry. Maybe a lens clean or something. 🙂

It feels like this team is still as fresh as minute 1 compared to a very bruised Ireland.

I love how much effort you put into the pronunciation of South African words and names ❤

You're right Tim...I agree...Sascha Feinberg Mgomezulu must get much more game time!! Maybe Pollard is scared the bloke will take his place 😂😂

thanks alot for the Content, I can see you loving your time in South Africa Im from Durban , keep up the good work

Enjoy ur channel! Keep up the good work enjoy watching it

I think it shows no injuries from loftus considering Ireland list of injuries

Tim, I love your insight! Great video and comments. Enjoy KZN

Love the videos mate, stay safe over there.

What can we look forward to from the Durban DJ. 'Another one bites the dust' if an Irish player is knocked out cold?

Awesome Tim, so glad you've got amazing weather. it makes for a great trip. We in CT ... are having all the bad weather, we've taken it from you ,so you can enjoy yourself 😂 hope it stays nice for you

Great to hear you're enjoying KZN. It's a beautiful place indeed. The winters are also milder than in Gauteng and Cape Town. The great thing about South African names in the Nguni languages (Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Siswati) and also in Sesotho, Sepedi, Setswana, Tsonga and Venda, is that you can put that name in a sentence and it has meaning that everyone can easily understand. Like Siyamthanda Kolisi, The first name meaning "we love him" in Xhosa. And indeed we do. I'm gonna think of an appropriate Zulu name for you i think 😅.

Siyamthanda means "we like/love him" in Xhosa. So true.

Fantastic work rate, Tim. You are getting a lot of content out on a hectic schedule. thank you

Good to see you staying up the road from me Tim! Hope you are having an amazing time mate! Enjoy the everyday sunshine

Always great Content Tim🇿🇦

That's as cold as it gets in Durban Tim. I'm an old Durban boy all my life but live a little inland at Howick and here it's much colder. Enjoy the hospitality and you will be blown away by the pre and post match going's on at Kings Park.

Tim, you have to eat out tonight at The Oyster Box | Umhlanga Rocks. They have a great Bunny Chow buffet. It's posh bunnies but they're really good!!

Awesome Channel Tim. Always waiting for your next one. Love for the game 💪💪💪

Tim, your content is so good, no one even says anything about your poor camera, probably just your lighting outside 😅. I always enjoy your content, and I am always happy to get a new notification from you :)