Rugby: Being dropped did not come as a surprise!

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Well-known rugby journalist Peter Stemmet chats to former Springbok captain Gary Teichmann in the second of our new series in conjunction with Front Row Rugby. They talk about Gary's career, being on the team that won 17 games in a row and how he found out he wasn't going to the World Cup. A fascinating insight into what happened behind the scenes during a very turbulent time in Springbok history.
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Peter Stemmet gesels met Gary Teichmann, voormalige Springbok kaptein oor die onstuimige jare na die 1995 Wêreldbeker, en hoe hy uitgevind het hy gaan nie na die 1999 Wêreldbeker toe nie. #frontrowrugby
00:00 Welcome to Front Row Rugby!
00:10 Let’s look at today’s trivia question!
00:34 How did you feel ahead of your test debut against Wales?
01:38 Were you frustrated having to wait so long?
02:29 How did you feel about missing out on the 1995 World Cup?
02:55 The All Blacks wanted to prove a point in the first Tri-Nations in 1996
04:02 You had to take over as captain halfway through the Newlands test
05:16 Was there a divide between the players in the camp?
07:51 What was your reaction to Francois Pienaar being dropped?
09:11 Talk to us about beating France in France at the end of 1996
11:00 What was your relationship with Andre Markgraaff like?
12:31 What did you make of Carel du Plessis as a coach?
14:37 How disappointing was the loss against the B&I Lions?
15:59 How did the atmosphere change under Nick Mallet?
17:40 Tell us about the two away wins in the 1998 Tri-Nations
20:05 And the come-from-behind win against the All Blacks?
21:51 Things weren’t going so well on the end-of-year tour in 1998
25:30 You lost your final test match 28-0 against the All Blacks
27:18 Did you know you were going to be dropped from the World Cup Squad?
29:04 How did the people around you take the news?
31:18 Has Nick Mallet ever apologised to you?
32:13 Who was your toughest opponent?
32:27 Any funny moments you can share with us?
34:07 Is there any current player you admire?
35:16 What do you do these days?
36:08 Let’s get to the trivia question…
37:01 Thank you for chatting to us on Front Row Row Rugby!
Nick Mallett
Rugby: Why I wasn't surprised about being dropped from the World Cup Squad! #frontrowrugby

Пікірлер: 40

@ivanmynhardt 5 ай бұрын

I have never been able to move past this Skinstad story. Mallet will always be remembered for dropping one of the most successful bok captain for a province player.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Sounds almost unreal when looking at it through today's Rassie-tinted glasses!

@alistairfulton6316 5 ай бұрын

Gary stood out as one of our most memorable and hard working Springboks captains. Pity politics were allowed to mess up a fantastic leader and team at their best.

@mjribes 5 ай бұрын

Gary Teichmann was my childhood hero. He's the reason why I always wanted 8 on my back even when I played flank. I met him once in the very early 2000s at a golf day that my dad was playing at. I went up to Gary in the clubhouse afterwards to said hi, but he brushed me off. I'm not going to lie, that tarnished my image of him big time.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

So sorry to hear that. Might have just had a bad day, everything I've heard about him shows him to be a truly nice guy.

@leonvanderriel5502 5 ай бұрын

Great player, leader and gentleman.

@rossitherhodie5659 4 ай бұрын

Nice Chat, Hi Gary, you prob wont remember, but I recal you as a 10/12year old school boy at CJR. I was dating your sis Robs at the time. Had a lot of time for your family especially your Mom, she was an amazing tennis coach and person. When I started following rugby closer later on I was delighted to hear you had made Springbok capt and you did us old Rhodies all very proud. Respect to you.... Take care. Thanks Peter

@musheroos6029 5 ай бұрын

One of the great injustices of Springbok Team selection. Nothing against Skinstad, but Gary's leadership would have won us the Worlf Cup.......

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

I have to agree. I think he is being very polite and gracious about it.

@bonjovi7120 5 ай бұрын

There is no ways the 99 team was good enough to win the world cup

@wot4922 5 ай бұрын

He wasn't popular with the Joburg guts. I remember them saying " we have a no.8, we just need a Captain"

@kobhunter415 5 ай бұрын

In my opion, the Sharks were peaking in that era and had the better players overall. Best times of my life at Kings Park. Thanks Gary, Mark, Kabous, James, Wahl, Vleis, Wynand, Joel, Hugh, Andre x 2, Stephan, John x2, Kevin, Jamisons Raiders.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Amazing players and amazing times, agreed.

@wot4922 5 ай бұрын

Honiball and Watson as well.

@valenciavanwyk 5 ай бұрын

It was strange In 1996 Natal beat Transvaal in the Currie Cup final Francois Pienaar was drop from the Bok squad In 1999 Transvaal beat Natal in the Currie Cup final Gary Teichman was drop from the Bok squad

@larrymeyer2917 5 ай бұрын

I was living in Durb’s at that stage and rugby at Kings park was fantastic. Made the tour to RWC 99 unhappy that Mallet had disrupted a team by placing Joost as Captain, truly ridiculous decision at that level to break the ranks, and I never forgave Mallet for that decision, while it took him years to realize the mistake. For that reason, would never want to see him back in Bok rugby, too self important for that role. Teich deserved to be in team and play based on the Siya model, push to get on top but be there for the leadership he devoted during some difficult times. And then the poorest of the top teams took advantage of the situation to win the tournament. Only to go to the lowest point for bok rugby with Strualli, thankful Jake with many political issues rescued Bok rugby. Thankfully again Rassie has truly transformed the team to represent all and deliver the best results in my lifetime. Guess we now have to deal with 4 years of buildup to RWC 27 and the pains of keeping players within Bok squad.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

I think we shouldn't be too harsh looking back after so many years. I think Gary has been extremely gracious about it all, showing what a gentleman he's always been. I also think Nick was probably under incredible pressure from all sides and might have listened to some wrong advice at the time, or perhaps had to cave to something or someone - who knows? We have seen what an inspirational captain can do, and we'll always have to imagine what might have been. I think what Rassie and Jacques has achieved is absolutely incredible - a story no-one would have believed could ever be possible. Thank you for watching with us.

@MrChenjinyuan 5 ай бұрын

Gary was a true gentleman and loved by many so I can understand the push back against Nick Mallet who in my mind was the greatest Springbok coach never to have won a World cup courtesy of a Steve Larkin drop goal in injury time. Larkin had never kicked a drop goal in international rugby and never kicked another since that semi final but cruelly it was enough to knock us out. Mallet stuck to what he believed in, that Gary was not at his best and Skinstad was a revelation and first prototype super sub game changer. What would u do as coach. Show loyalty to a popular senior player or pick the players that u think can do something special. History will show he chose the latter. All 3 are heroes in my eyes for different reasons. As Moaner van Heerden used to say " Cowboys don't cry". What happened, happened, what will be, will be and it is what it is. We have the joy of knowing we own 4 x Rugby World Cups but we earned it despite suffering and sadness along the way

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

What a thoughtful and appropriate comment . Thank you

@BhengzIn80days 5 ай бұрын

Gary was such a great player & captain. Granted he was injured & not playing much rugby in the lead up to the 99 WC and probably not the most in form no.8 at the time but he certainly deserved to make that WC squad. I was a big Bobby fan and I think that a lot of supporters may have unfairly had a go at him (he didn’t select himself, although he was not playing good rugby then as well due to injury). Nick Mallet we mustn’t forget probably had the most pressurized coaching role in SA sport as the Springbok head coach & may have made a decision based on feeling rather than the greater good so we can’t be overly harsh on him, he did a lot for Bok rugby. I hate that a fine human being like Gary had to be the one to be cut like that but SA rugby did learn & make sure that in later years, key leaders & role players like John & Siya weren’t thrown to the curb when injured or not performing at their best.

@MrsMax2009 5 ай бұрын

great captain

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

I agree

@giuseppe2395 5 ай бұрын

Was there on the halfway line. Boks 10-9. Matt Burke missed a penalty near the end that gave us the win

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Amazing. Feels like just yesterday!

@stona9222 5 ай бұрын

I remember the Skinstad saga, must have been terrible for Gary and it is one of the reasons I dislike Mallet. I met Gary on a plane to DRC and he still looks in good shape and what a humble guy.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Yes, he comes across as a very humble guy. I can't imagine the dissapointment. Must have been devestating for him.

@andrefourie7689 5 ай бұрын

What a Gentleman

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely

@nicotheunissen9800 5 ай бұрын

10-9 for the Springboks

@abederastus Ай бұрын

Great interview… Could you trace Andrew Aitken?

@vernehartman9617 4 ай бұрын

earth respecful people

@songezomabece331 4 ай бұрын

10 - 9, Boks.

@gertleopoldjoubert9674 5 ай бұрын

Mallet was verlief op Bobby wat nie populer was onder ander sprinbokke Kos ons die wereld beker

@louiskrugercreates 5 ай бұрын

SA 11- 9 Aus. Only game the Boks won in that Tri-Nations.

@martinfreed2408 Ай бұрын

9-3

@joneethling 5 ай бұрын

That the "senior players" were even discussing whether to support Garry, or not, is such nonsense. I think Rassie has got rid of that entitlement BS.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Yes. Completely different environment. Thankfully

@calross7143 5 ай бұрын

Tiaan was the best no 8 in the country in 1995 but wasn't picked...not fair. Bobby was the best no 8 and rugby player in South Africa at the time and was picked...fair. A Springbok team is supposed to be the 15 best players in there positions in South Africa...when personalities and clicks are selected that criteria is thrown out of the window.

@South34degrees 5 ай бұрын

Sacking the most successful Springbok captain after a short hiccup in performance was a seriously idiot move. I’ve disregarded every word Nick Mallet has since uttered.

@megafoonsport 5 ай бұрын

Not the best move, no. One wonders what might have been...