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JK & Victor React to Controversial Bok Team & Super Rugby's Future Secured?
Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield›
Oct 29, 202627:01
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Rassie has picked six uncapped bolters, and Etzebeth, Kolbe and Pollard are all out injured. JK and Victor go head to head on the controversial Springbok squad, then debate NZ Rugby’s decision on the future of Super Rugby.
In this episode:
🟢 The Bok squad for the Nations Championship: six new caps, four World Cup winners missing
🟢 Ahmed, de Klerk, Giliomee, Muller, Norton and Tshituka: are they ready for Test rugby?
🟢 NZ Rugby keeps Super Rugby Pacific and the NPC. Is the competition finally safe, and what does it mean for SA and the rest of the world?
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"JK & Victor React to Controversial Bok Team & Super Rugby's Future Secured?" is an episode of Rugby Rivals - Sir John Kirwan & Victor Matfield. Runtime 27 min. Published October 29, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
