Irish fan here, the more games Ireland play against top tier teams the better. It can only improve both teams and is a massive plus for world rugby.🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪

Ireland keep your head up high from a springbok supporter for love of the game🏉🇿🇦

100% agree with you as a Springbok fan I absolutely was terrified of Ireland last year. Then they beat us again at a rugby world cup match. I saw how much their fans bought into their team. I respect and admire the Irish rugby team. We take a lot about teams we respect and admire here in South Africa, just watch how we will shift our attention to New Zealand when the All Blacks are in town 😊

Thanks to the real rugby fans from South Africa 🇿🇦 great people 👍 respect from on Ireland 🇮🇪

I think the Irish should be proud of their team. They gave us a run. It wasn't easy. An as a Spring bok supporter, we love the revelry.

Love the rivalry. Huge respect for the Irish team and fans.

Irish guy with a SA girlfriend. Had 8 SAs in my house watching the match. It was great, albeit not the result I wanted. SA are incredible. Undoubtedly, No1 in the world. I think we will struggle this week with our injuries, but I'm hoping we can sneak a win

Regarding the song, I say fair play to the SAFFA fans for not only embracing it, but tweaking the lyrics to support their manager as well as then singing it after they beat the team/ country that popularised it - even as an Irish fan I have to take my hat off to that bit of inspirational opportunism .. class .. looking forward to Durban as I hope 🤞 I’ll be singing the Irish version .. 🇮🇪🇿🇦

Happy to have you in our beautiful country. Always love your unbiased commentary.

Thanks for your channel. I appreciate your positive take on things and your perspective is always kind and generous. I live in Richards Bay, 2 hours north of Durban. If ever you want to experience a diverse community of Zulu's, Indians, English, and Afrikaans people host you and spoil you with some great food, let me know. Me and my friends would love to show you that hospitality. God bless.

Just wanted to highlight the fact that with "just" 28k views, there's already 720 comments (as of me writing this of course) which isn't just a massive statement about the rugby community BUT in particular this channel. Tim has encouraged great conversation with REAL rugby supporters on this channel I am here for it. Tim leading by example.

As an Irish fan I think the first test was amazing rugby and I believe Ireland brings out the best of the Boks. That said that score could have been so different had things bounced Irelands way as rugby is as much psychological as physical. Fair play SA though but I am hopeful...despite the injuries that we get the run of the green, play well and anything can happen 🙏

This country's greatest commodity is its people, I wouldn't want to be stuck on this rock floating in space with any other bunch of people. 😅

As a SA fan. Im over our world cup loss now. Over Zombie. And love the Irish again. Will be a good 2nd Test. Best team will win. Enjoy sunny SA.

Zombie song is an old favorite for South Africans, nothing political. We love the Cranberries.

Ireland played well and I expect a hard match this weekend. I am South African, Irish, I have both citizenships. Ireland is my 2nd team, Springboks are in my blood, I can't explain what rugby means to me and my country so I could never back Ireland first, but it will be tight I am sure! We had a wonderful time with some Irish fans on Saturday

Love the Irish, they are a good bunch lets try to dial down the rubbish talk that SOME social media channels engage in.

As a Bok fan thanks for focussing on the rugby Tim. It is refreshing compared to other podcasts trying to create animosity between the two countries supporters and players. Over the years we have a real connection to Ireland and love their people and culture. I personally do not like to see players being injured from either side full stop. I hope all the Irish fans and players enjoy the South African hospitality and weather. Have a great game this weekend we just want to see a good contest.

I'm in Salt Rock just on the other side of Ballito. Do yourself a favour Tim! When in Ballito drive down to the sea (there's pretty much only one road) and go to Thompsons beach. It's literally in Ballito within 2km of the main beach. It's a MUST SEE for you in Ballito. There is what was an old whaling station within walking distance on your left (towards Salt Rock) where there is the only version of a "castle" I saw when growing up. The old lookout tower you can walk up to. It has stone bridges you can walk over, like a moat.. and anyone from the public can dive into swim in a carved out giant rock pool like a giant swimming pool. The water is crystal clear and you will even see some of our local tropical fish like angel fish and parrot fish. It's fed by waves so always clean. On your right, (at actual Thompsons beach) is another rock carved olympic sized tidal pool. This one is arguably the cleanest the waves break right onto the pool. People go there to train swimming lengths. Theres changing rooms. Then if you carried on past it heading south there is a walking trail that goes immediately through a sort of hole cut through the rock you walk through. Or a beautiful rock formation. Depending on the tides you scale the sides of rocks (anyone can do it not difficult) and get into a next bay. Very rocky and scenic you get a great view of Ballito from the top of the next hill. If you're feeling up for it then promenade starts around there.. You can walk on great paved walkway all the way to Hops (a well known pub) just past Ballito Main beach. I believe that is Willard beach. Even if you started at Hops and walked the promenade it's beautiful. But Thompsons and that "castle" enlightened my imagination as a kid, hope you get to see it. ;)

Unbelievable, this gent is in South Africa, wearing shorts and t-shirts when we're finding it cold in the country. Even it's Durban, that dress code mara

As a Springbok supporter I agree with assessment and Ireland are a great side so nothing is done yet as they can bounce back in the blink of an eye, Saturday is going to be a mega test and it will go down to the wire. To you and all the Irish fans enjoy your stay in SA.

Tim hits the nail on the head as always. Who cares if the South African fans song zombie. It s only a bit of fun. For the few snowflakes complaining, stop being so precious. Just wish i was out there. Country looks amazing. Best of luck to our South African friends at the weekend. Some team those springboks. Undisputed champs if the world.

As an Irish fan, I think some of the negativity mainly might come from some of our players being in below average form for the provinces. Some big disappointment for Munster and Leinster and then missing a few guys like Hansen, JGP, and Keenan as well, just probably meant a lot of us didn't realistically expect to win, given how good South Africa are. It's a respect of the boks really

Dripping with anticipation for Saturday. No way has this series been a bad idea from an irish perspective. We're incredibly lucky to be here. It's amazing experience and we should thank south africa first and foremost for hosting us and getting to play in their backyard. Can you imagine what this means to a player like Jamie Osborne who earned his first cap in frickin Pretoria!!! Yes there are complaints about Saturday but still to finish one score away after all that is hella talent. I say bring on the injuries and let's blood more players, Ireland needed a big boot up the arse and this is it.

Maybe you can stay in KZN and wait for the Sardine run...WE LOVE YOU TIM...WHETHER YOURE IN SA OR REST OF THE WORLD...The best podcast since I started watching your channel during world cup...South africans are the most hospitable people in the world...thank you once again for featuring our love for rugby and our gees in SA

I think the use of Zombie by the SA's is pretty funny and fair enough . We'll just have to sing it louder next time we beat them! I might be wrong, but I think the Limerick hurling team started playing it first because the Cranberries are from there. Pity it isn't a 3 test series btw.

I have no problem with the series because it's all part of the learning process for us to compete against the world champions and number 1 in the world. ☘️☘️

Ireland (in addition to having naturally gifted ball players ad superb athletes) is very good at working out things on the fly and adapting to strategies used by the other team. They don't have to wait for half time to get new instructions. They have a system that works to adapt quickly. That is why they were still in the mix right to the end. Respect from a Bok fan.

Thanks for the “work”. Glad you’re enjoying SA; my favourite place in the world.

As a South African after they beat us as home and world cup ,I respect Ireland .On a good day they can turn it up

As an Irish fan, I’m finding it hard to get up for the games (don’t get me wrong I’m loving it so far), but it’s not showing on the telly here in Ireland (it’s behind a pay wall, they’re prioritising the euros which we’re not even in over this which we’re one of the best in the world at) so just getting written updates just isn’t as enthralling. It’s a real pity, but loving the videos Tim. They really are a bright spot in my day and do boost my excitement for the games even more🙌

Tim, I love your content. I watch every video. I am a South African who has lived in Canada (Montreal) for the past 28 years. I haven’t been back to see my family in over a decade. You have inspired me to go back for a visit. All your videos are objective. Keep up the great work.

Love your insights Tim, as a South African living in the UK, I urge you to have a Bunny Chow in Durban. Knowing how the English love curry, you have to try it. It is up there with a South African steak when it comes to culinary enjoyment.

Hi Tim, big fan of your work! Not going to lie, very envious of your travels and the phenomenal opportunities you’re able to enjoy and partake in South Africa! You’ve more than earned it. As an Irish fan, I think this series is a needed challenge. It tests our depth, provides opportunities for other players (Jamie Osbourne at fullback played pretty well especially for his debut and in a very difficult venue) to prove themselves a few years out of the next World Cup. While we weren’t as efficient or as accurate as hoped last weekend, I wouldn’t doubt the coaching ticket who turned Ireland around after a first test loss against New Zealand two years ago. At the very least, what a fantastic opportunity for Ireland to play against the world’s best team away from home. As you said, it should give us confidence and should help the team going forward. If the lads win this Saturday, I’d say that’s a phenomenal outcome. Wishing the lads well, hope it’s a quality and clean match, and hope you continue to enjoy yourself.

As an Ireland supporter I’d love for this to be a three-match series. I think that Ireland showed more of their recent form in the 2nd half and am optimistic for the second Test. The more time the players sped with Andy Farrell, the more their mentality strengthens.

Thank you Tim, well said. It’s all in a bit of fun.. we respect the Ireland team and a little bit of respectful rivalry like we have with New Zealand is always great.. loving that. 😉 good to see that you having a wonderful time in SA and that our people are hosting you well. Love your channel. I’m South African and my husband English so you can imagine how it’s in our household when a game is on 😂

I love that we are on this tour. Irish rugby fans are not spoilt, for me being competitive on a world stage is fantastic. Remember Tim we have been on an upwards curve for many years. We are not an overnight success and the seasoned supporters dont let some success go to our heads!

Welcome to Durban. Beautiful weather. You must have a mutton bunny chow.😂

I must just say that as a Bok supporter living in Texas I watch your channel throughout the RWC. In my opinion you just love good rugby and verbalize that with respect to great players, great plays, and teams that put in great effort regardless of where they are from. I love Bok rugby and must say that Ireland are a well polished and tough team. they put up a great show on Saturday. Thank you for and unbias and honest reporting in all of your videos

What a legend in his own. Come SA support him to 100k viewers

Tough ask for Ireland to win the 2nd test given our missing players and injuries. SA with consistency. On the zombie song, Munster began using it as the band are from Limerick and it just grew from there. I think it's great that the Saffa fans have adopted their own version. Great banter. Anyone who has an issue with it should lighten up.

On Zombie ... We should teach the Irish something like De La Rey. Both Zombie and De La Rey are kind of appropriate for the histories of both countries. Once weve taught them De La Rey we can agree to only sing them when playing England 😂

Andrew Porter's dad, Ernie, played for Old Wesley RFC. A tough opponent who, in his prime, was not far off the size of Andrew but played in the centre!

I miss South Africa

Hi Tim Irish fan here..brilliant as always ..have to agree with all your points here..

I think these teams bring out the best in each other. Ireland were off, and yet but for the bounce of a ball and a few 50/50 calls we could have won. Seems to be a theme for Ireland lately (and Leinster) so as a fan of both it’s been a few long years 😂 I never thought we’d win in Loftus. Too much at stake for SA, it was almost a must win. Can’t call this weekend. We are definitely missing JGP and Keenan. Conan off the bench could have been big. From an Irish perspective, I want to see us continue to build to 2027. The wins in between WCs are great, but man I’d love a decent WC run! I’d happily lose a series 2-0 to the back to back world champs. No shame in it. Provided we use it as a platform to build towards 2027.

Tim does not skip leg day

Tim, it's great that your dream is realized and that you are enjoying your time in SA. Thoroughly enjoy your channel and video's. Best wishes going forward.

It's winter Tim we don't go to the beach in winter😊😊

The Stadium DJ and the whole thing with Zombie doesn't bother me. I would just ask SA fans to not pay attention to Matt Williams and the off the ball guys, very few here do. They're either talking nonsense of looking for click bait. Outside of Ireland, South Africa has always been my favorite rugby team.

Tim, you are a cultural treasure to rugby and people like you should be appreciated and cherished.

Great you still enjoying our wonderful country. Always welcome

Love the analysis! As a Springboks fan, I was very impressed by Ireland in the first test. They never gave up and pushed us till the very end! I am looking forward to this weekend and the 2nd test. The two best teams in the world, without a doubt!

Love the enthusiasm fairness and honesty of these vids. Paul in Singapore

Spingbok supporters werent complainig about it being the end of a long season, playing in european conditions in front of a home croud when the Irish won in nov '22. We took our L and focused on preparing for '23 WC. The Springboks, even when they are at their best, still lose games. We are fine with that as long as our boys fought till the end. Youre not going to win them all, thats the beauty of having the top 6 teams so close to each other at the moment. But certain people will always find a reason for why their team lost ( yes including a minority of Springbok supporters too) On the Zombie song, we wouldnt have had our own version of it if it wasnt for the Irish supporters in the paris WC game. So thank you for that 😉, i get the feeling that both teams are going to be singing it when ever they win. Hopfully it turns into a bit of a friendly rivalry victory anthem

Welcome to south africa!!

Great video as always Tim. I disagree that SA didnt target Osbourne however. The reason why Ireland looked so narrow in D is because Keenan usually covers a huge amount of space in those wide channels, and Osbourne (like any other fullback in World Rugby) wasnt able to cover in the same way Keenan did. Massive props to the Boks (pun intended) and im really looking forward to game 2. Éire abú 🇮🇪

Sunny Durban while it storms pretty much everywhere else in the country😅 ... You've lucked out, Timmy!

Almost 100 000 subscribers Tim Deserve 1 000 000

As always your observations and comments, for me, an 83 year old irishman are always spot on. Keep up the great work and i look forward to your Durban views. All the very best david.

We sing zombie with our words because the Ireland game was a key moment on our way to winning the cup. It represents our shared respect for Ireland and our awe for the brilliance of our coaching staff who havecysken a team ranked 7th to 2 world cups. Can't wait for the game it's going to be another epic game. Let's go Bokke!

Posted 36 minutes ago and 3214 views already...love it! Thanks for the great work Tim! Enjoy Durbs and the test at Kings Park.

I enjoy your ability to share your thoughts seen through the eyes of both sides, then leaving listeners to form their own opinions based on your comments. You make us think beyond the obvious. Respect ✊🙏

Welcome in SA Egg.....so good to have you. Love your comment.

Zombie is not connected to any event for South Africans, it is just a hit song that lots of people has enjoyed for many years...and now it became part of the mind games.

Just some wonderful insight Tim. You're a top man. Brilliant channel.

As an Irish fan, fully agree with your comment that everyone else needs to get better, rather than criticising the bomb squad. Teams play to their strengths. It's like criticising Usain Bolt for running too fast. Also agree that SA taking zombie and making it their own is a bit of fun. People need to lighten up. Looking forward to another great game this weekend and may the best team win.

Not a bad place to be in the winter. Beautiful beach and weather.

Love your work Tim! And happy to see you’re enjoying my country whilst I work in Kent 🇿🇦

Most Ireland fans and pundits are a little annoyed with the officiating in the first test...not saying that they would have deserved the win but the 50/50 calls were a little hometown bias. BTW Craig Caseys mom won't be sending Christmas cards to RG😂😅😅

Thanks Tim, good to see you again ...Really appreciate your trust in Ireland. SA have changed tactics and were brilliant, Ireland are depleted and blitzed by SA. Ireland also need to be blooding players and this is a great opportunity to build the team that revolutionized this beautiful game.

Springbok fan, I hear alot that Ireland is tired and did not play well. But I also think Springboks didn't play well either and they also haven't played together since the world cup. So I think both teams can improve alot this weekend.

The DJ waited quite a long time after the medical staff were working and it looked like he was coming around and talking again before he started the lights thing. I agree it works because it's Loftus. Losing to Ireland hurt, it's great humour to appropriate others anthems, id expect nothing less from others.

Wow, our country is so amazing. Enjoy your time, brother! Loving your channel.🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🥇🥇🥇

Tim, it is pronounced Bah-LEE-toh ("Balito"). Since you are an honoree South African you got to get this right. Love the channel, keep up the good work. As an aside - I am super impressed with the Irish, boy oh boy, they did not give up at Loftus, and Andy Farrell was gracious in the post-match presser. Looking forward to the weekend. May the best team in Green win, provided it is the Bokke. Much love to my Irish brothers.

Tim, you're on the beach. get them shoes off mate!

Tim, be careful of that sun. None of us will mind if the world's emerging leading rugby union ambassador wears a hat.

Tim, PLEASE be careful being all alone on our beaches. There have been daylight muggings on our beaches - especially when people are walking alone. PLEASE be careful - rather be there with a couple of trusted travel companions. Just a safely precaution, please 🙏

Hey Tim. Durban local here. Forget Ballito - if you want to get the real Durban experience, you should be walking along the Golden Mile in the city. Was down there this morning and it was gorgeous. Next thing you need is a real Durban curry or bunny chow. Hit up Goundens in uMbilo, or Brittania Hotel, or Hollywood bets Springfield. Rough areas, but essential cultural experience in Durban. For Jazz you want to go the Chairman on Friday night. World Class.

Historically, the Boks don't perform well in Durban. I think their win percentage is like 60% which is VERY poor. I hope we can get the win on Saturday and change that percentage going forward. Come on Bokke!

Glad you’re enjoying the beautiful KZN beaches and ‘winter’ weather!

Great insights, thanks big man! Come on Ireland!!!!!

As an irish fan im delighted that we are getting to play the Saffers as there is no better team to highlight what areas we need to evolve in our game plan as well as give our very inexperienced 9, 10 and 15 amazing experience. If we were touring somewhere else like Oz we might have been able to make more changes without running the risk of taking a hammering so iv no issue not making changes, however id love to see baird start at 6

Enjoy the stay Tim... This is the rainbow nation , differences are embraced and everything is a meme waiting to happen.

Looks like Tim's enjoying the weather a bit more than the rugby. This series is a custody battle for the Zombie song 😅

Love your channel and analysis. Expat South African living in the USA. You keep us up to date here because there are no channels showing any rugby here….

SA won fair and square, but had Crowley not missed that penalty and conversion, had Lowe just let the ball go out on the sideline, had Ireland held the ball another few phases and that try right under the posts was awarded etc, there were a lot of opportunities missed. I know SA missed some too but my point is it was a lot closer than people are portraying. It's by no means a certainty that SA will win again this weekend. I'm looking forward to a great game.

Tim is starting to figure out why the Brits before him settled down :)

I really enjoyed that. I was in Paris for the Irish loss and the singing of Zombie at the end was unbelievable. To hear it the other way is equally fun. From travelling the world the Irish and the South African's are the most alike - more than any other nations and maybe that is why there is such healthy banter. May the best team win and may the TMO not get involved! Good luck to everyone!

You are corect,i am a south african but ireland could and should have win😮some 50/50 calls 😮

I wouldn't pay too much attention to social media comments from Irish "Fans" always the loud, obnoxious minority or else blow-in supporters who don't understand rugby ethics. Most of us are loving the "series", I would've preferred 3 😛 international rugby of this calibre in July? Loving it. The fact that there is even a "rivalry" starting between the Springboks and Ireland to me is a thing of beauty. We are not renowned internationally in many sports for being near the top so when it does happen it's a thing to celebrate. As for the next test, I hope we can build on the performance. Better in defence and get our attacking shape going more often! Dan Sheehan is a big loss but Kelleher looks to be on the rise and Herring off the bench is a very good attacking option at hooker. Fullback I think stick with Osborne if he's fit otherwise Jimmy O'Brien. As a Munster man it hurts to say this but POM is lacking in the power department, Baird with Izuchukwu on the bench would be my preference. POM is not at his best and is in decline. Mentality is there, leadership is there but I don't think his body is there. I'd love to be proven wrong. Nash needs to go looking for work off his wing more, a la Hansen, he was quiet last game. I'd start Blade and finish with Murray at scrum half, tempo tempo tempo. As for the DJ and the Saffas using Zombie is great banter! Love it! I want to learn more about the South African culture so we can respond to them in kind. Hard to take the piss out of biltong, brai, great wine and Nelson Mandela 😅 Back to the test, we have a chance, hope we can take it! Éireann abú! 🇮🇪

Theres rivalry, but not animosity… I’ve never heard anyone speak badly about Ireland.

I agree with you about Ireland’s chances. The books were scrappy imo. They also had some tight calls go their way. I’m South African and think we’ll have to up our game to win this weekend. Btw love your channel - it’s good to see an honest no frills and dramatics in a presentation style, as well as logical well formulated and informed comments.

Hey Tim. Welcome to KZN brother... even though it gets a bit chilly, there is no winter here. So in my honest opinion... SA now play both northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere seasons... so been tired looses it's 'excuse' to tired players. that comes down to national players welfare. Secondly, SA has its own culture, challenges and identity to deal with everyday life, sports and outside critiscm. We do not have any disrespect for the Irish, we just find a way as a whole nation to give our guys the best advantage that we can. Zombie is a epic song and it means a lot to the Irish, we can all respect that but we don't feel that, because we are not Irish. We, in our own culture, decided as a whole country to do our part and defuse a motivation moment for our opponents. NOT out of disrespect but rather out of RESPECT. We know how good and lethal the Irish are but, as a patriotic nation, we will help our team in anyway we can, because they help us and give us hope and belief.

Shoes on the beach is my only issue. Do yourself a favour and dig your toes into the sand next time.

People moan about duck all... great teams, great game. Real fans hate controversial TMO calls, we want a clean win. Both teams weren't at their best. Irelands attack comes from nowhere & we greatly respect them & their game. Go Boks !!!

Gotta love this guy he's a legend top g best natural pundit and he's English loves he's own country loves the game what a man

unbiased, love the game reporting style is what gives you street cred. keep it up good man

Boks end of year tour to UK is end of our season and players are tired from loooooong season. We dont use it as an excuse when we loose.

Tim's having the best winter ever. Wearing shorts right in the middle of winter. He thought he left Northern's summer season behind, but it followed him down south.