Springbok History Maker: Kaya Malotana’s Dream Cut Short

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In 1999 Kaya Malotana made history by becoming the first black man to play a Test match for the Springboks. Kaya made his debut against Spain at the 1999 Rugby World Cup in a big win for the Boks. Unfortunately due to a series of injuries, Malotana would not get the opportunity to play a second Test.
In this fascinating discussion Kaya opens up on his journey from boarding school in the Eastern Cape to going all the way to the top and fulfilling an incredible dream by representing his country at a World Cup.
There were many political sensitivities at the time and Malotana is happy to discuss those issues in this candid and fun interview.
00:00 Introduction by Peter
00:51 Springbok call-up
04:53 Pool stage in Scotland
06:39 Pre-Test debut
08:20 Being A Black Springbok
11:24 Switching positions
12:44 Springbok debut
15:07 Initiation
21:45 Nick Mallett
25:06 Advice for youngsters
28:45 Toughest opponent
31:09 Favourite current player
33:27 Funny moment
40:15 These days
42:09 Trivia Question
Peter says: I love the Springboks and rugby is one of my favourite sports. Although as a sports journalist I am supposed to remain neutral, I always like to point out that before I became a professional, I was just a big fan! I hold a Masters Degree in International Journalism so at least you know I should be able to ask a good question or two! My dream is to do this KZfaq Channel permanently. You can help me out by liking the videos, subscribing to the channel and hitting the notification bell.
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@ColinByrne-aiazmir 23 күн бұрын

Thank you Kaya for enduring the inequalities of the systems here and for shining the light of truth intelligently, authentically and with humility. I am now a great fan.

@frontrowrugby 22 күн бұрын

Thanks Colin. So glad you enjoyed it!

@grantcrossley9854 21 күн бұрын

I always wondered what happened to his rugby career. I remember him being selected and then wondering why we didn't see more of him on the field. Injury robs us of a lot of talented players. Thanks for the stories. I watch almost all of these interviews and this one was great! Cheers!

@frontrowrugby 20 күн бұрын

Hi Grant. So glad you enjoyed this one! Really appreciate the support.

@garethm4800 23 күн бұрын

What a great story and a great man, well done Kaya. Sadly for Kaya, he was a Bok 20 years too soon but a Trailblazer he was which helped to unlock the path for others to follow. I've always said rugby is a culture and Kaya understands that. You can't fast-track that experience and we are now seen the fruits of that more and more at the top of our game.

@frontrowrugby 23 күн бұрын

Thanks Gareth. Glad you enjoyed it. Kaya was the pioneer who paved the way for future superstars. Sadly he does not get the recognition but I'm hopeful that with this interview now being online forever, in time to come, he will get more credit. Really glad I could get him on the show!

@garethm4800 21 күн бұрын

@@frontrowrugby absolutely Peter and look at the path he has pioneered and hopefully more and more people will recognise and acknowledge the challenges he endured. Also wonderful to hear the mentorship he received from his father. We have so much diversity in culture in SA and it's wonderful how this great game can unify us as one.

@hannahmc5291 15 күн бұрын

What a lovely, considered bloke Kaya seems, and so interesting. I attended the '99 RWC 🇿🇦 v 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 game at Murrayfield, and though it was v exciting for me, I do remember being disappointed that that day's host team vs THE World Champions didn't get a sell out crowd (& 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 is my second team after the boks)! P.S. just in case he sees this, my eternal thanks to the SA gentlemen who gave me a ticket, that turned out to be prime in the middle of the pitch, about 2 rows back from the royal box! Couldn't believe my luck AND he wouldn't accept a penny from the extremely wet behind the ears 1st year student I was! Sincerely hope your friend was ok in the end.

@frontrowrugby 14 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Hannah! Kaya was indeed a great guest - really glad I could get him on. Cool memories from 99!

@troymayers6547 23 күн бұрын

Absolutely brilliant interview. I was living overseas when he played so unfortunately I never saw him play. I am absolutely blown away by him, his wisdom and knowledge of the game. 🇿🇦

@frontrowrugby 23 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, Troy. Glad you enjoyed it and I really appreciate the kind words. I've known Kaya for a long time and he has always been happy to make time for me. Really pleased I could get him on this show.

@seamus9750 24 күн бұрын

The prank call story had me in stitches 😂...how times have changed thankfully with "token " players a thing of the past. You need to get Henry Honibal on for a chat

@frontrowrugby 24 күн бұрын

Yes, that was very funny. If only there were recordings of those calls! You can just imagine.

@seanpinkey8798 24 күн бұрын

Nice interview Peter- Kaya seems like a nice guy! There must have been no atmosphere in Scotland in 1999- every bok you've had on your show said the same thing!

@frontrowrugby 24 күн бұрын

Thanks Sean. Yeah Kaya is a very nice person. I've known him a while and really glad he had a gap to come be on the show. Scotland 99 clearly was the pits!

@troymayers6547 23 күн бұрын

Once again, if you never do a podcast again, after this one, you can consider your self a success. It’s the best podcast I have ever seen. Ever! Well done. Kaya gd bless you

@frontrowrugby 23 күн бұрын

Thank you, Troy. You're going to make me cry! I'm so happy you got value out of this.

@seanpinkey8798 24 күн бұрын

It was in Bloemfontein I think?

@frontrowrugby 24 күн бұрын

Indeed it was. Just one point!