I'm South African so am feeling good about the Boks, especially after the AB game. My concern for the Boks, AB's, Ireland and France is that by the time the teams reach the semi's, they could be absolutely spent. As rubbish as Aus, England and Wales have been they could fancy their chances as they should be fresher. Argentina could be a serious dark horse on this reasoning

I love the fact that you're writing South Africa off. Thank you! Sincerely. That is just what we need. We are never great favourites and always become over-confident when we're expected to win. We do much better when rugby people write us off and we feel we have something to prove.

As a Scot, Ireland winning the RWC would always be my first choice if Scotland were not in the running. May be something to do with heritage, but it would never be a hard pill to swallow

As an Irishman us northerners never learn, underestimate South Africa at your own peril

Where do the Scott’s live when they tour South Africa? At their mothers house!😊

I love re-watching videos like this. Nothing NZ or the Northern Hemisphere showed this weekend makes me think any of "your" favourites stands a chance!!

This aged nicely

A Ireland, Scotland or France win would be great for a game. Will probably be a NZ V South Africa final though 🥱

If South Africa isn’t on the radar it’s the rest of the world’s mistake to count them out

I love it as a south african when people dont even consider us and we are written off just to come and still win everything

Would Scotland vs South Africa be a record number of South Africans on the pitch at the same time in a wc? 😂🇿🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Thanks lads for not including South Africa as a winner, we know now what will be the outcome of the RWC, it happend before 3 times under the same circunstances.

France, NZ and SA have power and pace that no other teams can match. Ireland has the best defence and are technically the best 'team', but they are only really dangerous in your 22. France, NZ and SA to a lesser extent can kill you from anywhere.

Group B is brutal. As an Irish man, Like you said hard to see any of these teams get out of the group stage in good nick. Then a quarter with New Zealand or France. I still remember in 2019 Ireland V France Irish lost pretty much every starting player in the win over France due to the hits in that game. Then they could only field pretty much a B side team in the quarters that Argentina wipe the floor with. I really hope that is not the case this time around. No easy task for Ireland, Scotland or South Africa to get passed the quarters. EDIT: 2015 RWC my bad.

John , why would it be hard to swallow if ireland won the WC . As a Scot, I hope they do . One interesting fact , scotland have less registered rugby player than most countries, which are certainly lower than all the home nations , lower than kenya, Sri Lanka ,Japan ,Italy and Fiji has almost 3 times as many .For Scotland to put a team together at this level is quite amazing . I'm well aware of the foreign imports , without them, I'd hate to think where we would be . I hope we have a great world cup and all the very best to all the nations competing 👍

The Boks have a dynamite backline in Libbok, Kolbe, Arendse, Kriel and Moodie. And the forwards are rock solid. Scotland will have their work cut out to beat the Boks. Next week All Blacks vs Boks at Twickenham will be absolutely telling.

I know the World Cup is the main focus right now, understandably, but as a Scottish fan, that discussion about the U20s is something our union desperately needs to have once the World Cup is over. Hell, they've had years to talk about our youth system but seem quite content playing second-tier age group World Cups and losing to Uruguay...

saffas trounced wales. I just needed to see one big performance from them pre wc. Wow. As a kiwi I think abs and saffa are coming on strong. Havent been as impressed with ireland and france as I thought i would be. Still good. But not as advertised. At least in the most recent contests

I think you guys are missing something.. 'The Mighty Finn', as we Irish call him, 'seems' to get a lot of ball. Why does everyone underestimate Scotland??? It's not easy to "just get the ball to Finn". And, Scotland seem to be able to do it at will. I think they are nanoseconds off the pace of EVERYONE above them in WRU Rankings at the moment. As an Irishman I consider them a live and dangerous threat.

As an England fan it’s quite freeing going into a World Cup with no expectation. I’m relishing just enjoying a fantastic tournament that feels very competitive. I’d love to see Argentina go far as I’ve always had a soft spot for them.

I don't think FIji beating Wales is any sort of upset at the moment. Wales is woeful and Fiji are playing like a real tier 1 nation.

Scotland will get hammered by South Africa

i think the suprise of this world cup will be a pacific island team in the semis in either fiji or samoa, and possibly scotland to cause the biggest stir in pool b, them and south africa to get qualify.

God I wish they would run this podcast back after Boks 35-7 win over ABs. Still think Boks won't get out of pool?

The problem with New Zealand is that they've just been through a diabolical two years (for them), so not only are they climbing out of a hole but they are also still hurting badly while they're doing it. They seem to be playing with such a level of intent that you wonder if they're properly sane once they get out there. They are looking to not only better their opponent but literally brutalise them, and they're in this mindset at the exact time when their game is coming together, and there's a world cup about to start.

Scotland beating South Africa - it's great to dream - but we haven't peaked yet - but it will be our BEST team which is the respect we will have for Scotland - but no win for Scotland - good luck though as you beat Ireland and knock them out...

Strange how when you where talking about Scotland, I just kept hearing players names from SA. 4 or 5 I think in your starting line up. As a South African it just feels weird to be honest.

Never write off the springboks 😅 bloody minded group of men on a mission.

Great point on our under 20s. Lets enjoy this team while we can because the coming years could be pretty grim. I suspect that we'll lean on foreigners even more than we do now. Georgia look like a real up and coming rugby nation

I prefer it when SA is underrated, despite being ranked above France! Just like in 2019. Hoping for a good one!

Been listening to the whole podcast on the train between Aberdeen - Edinburgh, as soon as I heard ‘duhan’ and ‘jockstrap’ I had to pause it before I embarrassed myself. Great content boys 🤣 please please get Ryan on as well

I’m from NZ and I’m hoping we win this World Cup is so nervous about it so many good teams these World Cup

As a kiwi/rugby fan, great channel lads. Scotland rugby is impressive ATM. I agree with you the pool B Bok, Irish and Scot games will be brutal. Then they can't risk a banana skin against Tonga either. With Māori and Scottish ancestors, I'm an AB fan, but I'll be hoping Scotland prevails in pool B. To beat the Boks you must match them up front in the set piece and contact. Do that the Boks or anyone can be beaten.

Scotland won't beat South Africa on their best day with all the stars aligned.

I don't see Scotland beating SA at a worldcup.....will wait for the game and find out on the day

I thought I was watching Trainspotting 3 when they said Scotland beat South Africa but even they weren't THAT high...

As a New Zealander and an All Blacks fan my whole life, Scotland are my second favorite team ❤ . They've gotten so much more competitive and better in the last 2-3 years, they deserve to be in the QF's.

I think Scotland have come a long way - really great to watch. As a Springbok fan though....i hope the double Jim's are wrong...but i agree, they have a very good chance because of. how they play.

As a kiwi my self obviously i wont the all blacks to win but if Ireland or Argentina took it out I'd be stoked for them in my opinion those two teams have gone along way in the last 4 years followed closely by france goodluck too all

Baie interessant.... julle droom drome en sien gesigte 😂

I could listen to you guys for hours and hours and hours - John B should be a regular on here!!! fix it, Jim. 😀

I just love how this guys are sleeping on South Africa! That's almost the same as stepping on a land mine! 😂 😂 😂

boks are in such a weird place going into this one. they are definitely behind Ireland, France and NZ, but they are ahead of the rest (maybe scotland are in a similar boat, but I dont think they match the boks man for man).

South Africa ALWAYS brings it, in World Cups. There is a reason, they are 3 time Winners. To beat them is going to be a tall ask.

Group B mince machine. I'll support the teams that escape it. If one of them did take the title, they would truly deserve it & would have to enter the hall of fame as the best rugby team of all time, coz that's how crap the draw is. An A'er could claim it too, but not as difficult. COYBIG all the same!

Wales need to bring some Yma O Hyd to France and slog their way through the group stage to get to a QF and then see what happens. We have a bunch of youngsters who will play from confidence so I'm really rooting for them 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

I genuinely think Wales could go far with warren. He’s the best coach there has ever been

Be interesting to hear this segment repeated after this past weekend.

Scotland needs to blitz the Boks in the first 30 - build a lead and hang on, then play the running coast-to-coast game(which they do pretty well already). They showed vs Fra away that they can cause an upset. The Boks do not have a 10 that can kick, so any lead a Pollard or Steyn gave then going into the last 30 minutes won't be there this time. If the Boks play small wingers(Kolbe/ Arendse) - gotta target them with the high ball - run the fwds ragged and target gaps around the "slow" front 3. Mind you Boks will still have to have an off-game and Scotland their best game to come through. If the Boks can finally show some lineout(variation and tricks[they probably been hiding so far]) and capitalise on the pens and territory gainz their pack can get - then they will probably win. Summary: Boks bring their A game - Boks win easy, Scot bring their A game and Boks not quite on theirs -> Scotland win. Neither bring their A game, down to quality players/moments -> Boks to sneak it. Too add - Scotland can play a full 80(like they have shown recently), All Black gen kill the Boks off in the last 10 -15min due to superior fitness and conditioning(+broken play) -If Scotland can hang in there with 5 to 10min to play -they will have a great chance to pull of an upset.

Boks vs Wales was a thumping warm up, with our match against the AB will be a proper test before the pools start. Goodluck with beating the Bokke, who will be wanting to win the pool B to ensure a favourable semi against France or the Kiwis if they stumbled.

As Bokke Supporter, I am just going to wait and see as the RWC come back to SH. Bokke or ABs. Scotland has no Squad depth, I just dont know how are you going to win RWC with just Finn Russell, Two rugby Legends dreaming not considering all the facts of the game. Good luck NH

As a South African I'm shitting myself for the Scotland game...

Box to be targeting the Scotland game (in case they lose to Ireland). So they need to ensure a win over Scot’s to get through to next round. Think it will be too tough for the Scot’s in that game, so Scotland to decide what game they target as an essential game to win.

The weather will be the one to level the playing field, which means all bets are off and I think this is the year of the Pacific Islands, just look at how Fiji has progressed and Tonga have alot of stars this year, never discount the running game of Samoa. Biggist disappointments on current form, would be England, Wales and maybe Australia if the pressure gets to them, but never count out the Eddie Jones factor. Team to beat would be France, South Africa and New Zealand, with the winner being between France and New Zealand.

I totally agree that Scotland can beat SA, given the style of play. It will be like carrying a wardrobe upstairs on you own but it’s doable. I want Scotland to meet Ireland, both having won all their games but Ireland to win, both progressing to the QF.☘️☘️

If Scotland beat SA we (Ireland) have a big task. A hurt south africa and a confident Scotland, who will then want to top the group as they'll fancy themselves against France in the QFs

love Jim and love how the Boks beat all odds Not hardly mentioned as a potential winner

As a South African, I see Scotland as the dark horse. If they can play on the front foot, which may be tough against the Boks, then they have a good chance of winning that game. If Finn doesn’t fire or is injured, then it may be a long day at the office. I can guarantee that the Boks are taking that game very seriously, as if it were a knockout game.

The Springboks will absolutely demolish the Scots upfront and give your backs absolutely nothing to look flashy with. Springboks by 20points easily

nobody is talking about the Scotland vs Boks game - for my money, it will be THE game of the 1st round

Hi Guys, Im a Kiwi with a Scotish mother. obviously we kiwi';s want our team to win but Scotland still have a big following and respect hear. Do love the way you guys are so layed back and interact so well together, Go the Scots And NZ, PS Scolland still has the best national anthem.

The draw is so ridiculous that I'd see Scotland getting out of the group as a bigger achievement than England getting to a semi final.

Springbok fans after walking over the ABs = “cool bro, interesting take”

NZ to win 4 world cups and break the unbeaten record of 18 a double whammy boom 💪 btw France are only missing Ntamack NZ are missing Retallick and Frizell in the first game

It’s all speculative at this point in time. All the teams will be up for the game, and to just write off the Springboks is the best incentive for them to show what happens when their backs are against the wall.

Scotland no doubt are in good shape right now, but ... I think there's little chance they'll beat SA ... cos SA have noted SCO's upwards trajectory & have said as much - therein lies Scotlands challenge

New Zealand! No question!

“Scotland beating South Africa” 😂😂😂hilarious

Irish fan here, Irelands and Scotlands world cup is to get out of the group. Anything else is just a bonus. Pity really, because the 3 in our group had a right chance.

Scott's 11 would be playing at curry cup in SA. He made a great decision moving to Scotland.

thanks Jim . John

South Africa always come good in the world cup

The big Jim show is the best on the internet 🎉🎉🎉from a saffa❤

Two experts. I could handle the first fiew minutes and opted for a lebotomy.

Shame how the draw has gone as will have 3 of the worlds best teams out by the SF with three of the top 5 in the same pool. I think that side might take too much out of each other as Tonga will be big hitters SA big hitters can’t see anyone from that group winning it. The only way would be to possibly put out as weak a team as possible for Ireland vs Romania and tonga( good as sexton get match time) and then be fresh for SA and scotland. Or give the main team the mission of getting the game out of site in the first half and make huge changes

Writing off South Africa. Beautiful 😂 But do agree, its now or never for Scotland. Have to step up. I feel their forwards will struggle against SA though.

Scotland beating South Africa? Guys, this is a Bok team coached by Rassie and Jacques. South Africa will beat Scotland by more that 1 score. It is as if you guys don't understand the South African way.

Hey guys,don't put the hex on us:)) I don't think we ( NZ) will win it,it will still be one of France/Ireland.And I wouldn't completely discount SA either.

Who you have beaten on the way to the world cup means nothing. Not a single team has looked like outright winners. Overall i would say that this is the first time any one of the top tier teams could win, which will make this world cup an exciting one to watch. Every top tier team has shown they can win but have also lost when they shouldn't have in their build up leading into the world cup. This is the most balanced world cup to date. All Blacks all the way, but not putting the house on it.

As a South African I am more scared of the Scots now then the Irish. Scotland is playing amazing rugby now

Please continue to write off the Springboks, that's just how we like it. South Africa🇿🇦 is winning this world cup AGAIN, key word AGAIN

Who won the last World Cup hosted in France. South Africa 🇿🇦 ♥️

I just hope that England choose Agdgwongo as lock and Augustus Kwimbe on the wing. These changes will greatly increase England's potential.

Would be fantastic for Ireland & Scotland to come out of group , it is possible!

I'm not sure if Scotland beat RSA, but i know I'll be supporting Scotland, i fear the front row will be demolished. Its also fortunate the Bakkes is retired otherwise I fear he'd kill DVW, but boy DVW and DG have looked fantastic.

I personally think now that Ntamack is out of world Cup new Zealand will top the pool. As an Irish fan my only concern is when we play new Zealand and if New Zealand play like they did in 1st 20 minutes against South Africa a few weeks ago, it will be such a tight game and new Zealand may just beat us ( Ireland ) even if Ireland have their best players fit and injury free and even if we play our best . If New Zealand slip up or get a yellow at all we ( irish ) might just beat them by slight chance. I'm sorry to say for South Africans but without De Jager, Pollard, Am and only Libbok as flyhalf I think you might have a hard match against Scotland if they play their best .

Huw Jones is very very good..!

Such a shame that the best Scottish team in a couple decades wont even get out of the pool SA vs NZ and Ireland vs France in quarters No idea from there who gets into semis

The problem I see is Scotland’s preparation. In 2023 they’ve only played 2 teams of any consequence; France 3 times and Ireland. It’s a pity because they have the players but…, depth and match ready??? Not so sure. I can see them getting into a 1/4 but that will depend on whether SA and Ireland have a good day out or not; not on Scotland

Whichever Tier 1 team with the fewest injuries and suspensions will win.. Hope Ireland can do it but suspect France / AB final.

No team "on our side of the pool gets past the quarters"! Well, the Boks did!

Current betting odds on this game give Scotland 4 to 1 odds!

I don't wish to be negative and am loving the way the team is playing but with so many foreign born and bred players turning out for Scotland, who cares how they younger teams are performing, they won't be the next generation of players to play for Scotland. They are all currently playing in South Africa, England and New Zealand.

SA and France have something special this world cup.

Any Scott answer me this, do you truly believe your forwards can match the Boks forwards and can you win without the ball? The Scottish have a very good team but the have not played SA's forwards yet.

Lo que les puedo decir es que Argentina, Los Pumas, estarán entre los cuatro mejores de la Copa del Mundo, así será !!!

Let's be honest, with the exeption of England probably not making it out of the pool, all of this is just speculation. World Cup pressure rugby looks differents than what we're seeing now, and in that environment anything can happen

Why would ireland winning be hard to swallow? I know you guys didn't give us world cup unforgivable 😅 Ireland will beat Scotland lose to South Africa and Scotland will beat South Africa it will come down points I'd love both ireland and Scotland get out of group.

The way that Fiji bullied through France for two tries; I’m thinking NZ might do better than I initially thought

Watching this after south africa demolished NZ. Thanks for the laugh lads