Why is the Old Foe so Special? South Africa vs All Blacks- A patchy History from a New Zealander
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- čas přidán 1. 08. 2022
- Have we ever been in a tougher spot coming up against South Africa?
Things have been tough of late for the All Blacks and what do we have next? Oh, its only the toughest test for any All Blacks Squad. Playing South Africa in South Africa. The Old Foe.
In this video, I outline a few of my favourite games between these great old foes - the Springboks and the All Blacks.
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Link to that epic game in 96 between the All Blacks and the Springboks • FULL GAME: All Blacks ... - Hry
Your telling of your household watching the '95 final and your mom's reaction was quite special. Thanks for that. As a Bok supporter I have to say, world rugby and our own experience of the game could never be the same without the AB's.
Absolutely. Other rugby nations can only dream to have what ABs and Boks have
Yeah, and now you don't have electricity anymore. Add that to the nostalgia
@@philipkoekemoer4705 ek was lus om jou bloot te ignoreer, maar helaas. Die feit dat Apartheid beëindig is en miljoene Suid Afrikaners se reg om te stem en volwaardige burgers te wees in hul eie land herken is, is iets om oor nostalgies te raak. Die gesindheid waarmee Nelson Mandela "uit die tronk gestap het", die versoening wat hy help bewerkstellig het en die morele statuur wat hy in die wêreld geniet het is iets om oor nostalgies te raak. Ons het inderdaad groot probleme, maar daardie stuk geskiedenis in 1995 is nie een daarvan nie.
Dit is wonderlik dat die reg om belasting geld te steel aan die ANC cadres gegee is, ek is seker Mandela is baie trots op hulle
@@philipkoekemoer4705 Net die Waarheid
As a South African, your refrences to South Africa make this video great
No other rivalry in sport worldwide has the respect among players and fans like this match-up 🇿🇦
PS: bonus points for perfect use of the word “kak” mate 🤣
2nd that bud !! The timing was perfect 👌🤣🤣
This channel is a hidden gem, amazing content, much love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you mate, you're too kind!
I'm still in therapy for the childhood trauma of watching the Boks do really well throughout the game, and then the AB's snatch it in the last moments.
Lol I hear you brother
He right, nothing but respect for the Boks. They love the game just as much as we do!!
Loads of South Africans In the comments which is great to see. Im a new Zealander who grew up in Botswana and a bit in South Africa, and just wanted to say that this rivalry is genuinely the best with the fans and teams always bringing passion and love for their teams in equal amounts. That generates a respect for each other that is unrivalled. Bloody love it! Oh and good video mate
You're story from a kiwi perspective hits home brother.
You have shown our rivalry in a unique way. Those who know this this side of our rivalry has a wee glimpse of it. We are lucky to be part of this respected rivalry
Thanks legend!
U think there's a chance the boys might dish up another ABBOKS classic match?
@@reko2592 I really hope so, but personally, I'm thinking we (NZ) lose both tests fairly comfortably.
Well said mate! Long live the AB vs SA rivalry, the greatest rivalry in rugby! Go the AB's, much respect to our SA bruthas and sistas!
Thanks mate!
Us S.Africans love the All Blacks.
If the All Blacks do lose in the world cup then we will be happy to bring it home to South Africa. Until the next world and return it to the AB.
@@francogallo1043 Respect
If it wasn't for this rivalry, both the All Blacks and Springboks would not be at their best. I am thankful to have witnessed many great tests from these two formidable sides in test rugby. Though the All Blacks right now aren't up to par they used to be, I still love them. I have faith when Razor comes on behind the bench next year. Hoo Hay Razor Ray!
Yo man, thanks for sharing about the 95 final. I think for many South Africans, that is one of those memories where you can instantly recall where you were when it happened. I was just 8 years old. My family wasn't very sports mad, but both my mom and dad were so excited about this game that I was excited and intrigued. It's by far my earliest rugby memory.
Yep, it's one of those moments for both countries. Thanks for watching!
Love it, great comment. I'm a kiwi and remember it so clearly as I was 14. My highlight was the legend Joost's unbelievable defense against Jonah as he put his body on the line again and again. Greatest game ever for very many reasons. Just 20 minutes after the game we realised that it was much more important for South Africa to win and that contained the disappointment very well.
South African here, there's a reason that the ABs are the most successful team in world sports!!
I think we Saffas are to cocky the ABs still are the benchmark.
To this day I think the ABs team of 95 is the best rugby team I ever saw. I was 9 and to this day I can still name the whole ABs team.
P. S The perfect use of the word kak got you a subscription!!
You know what I'm also subscribing for that.
I’m been watching the rivalry between us since I was a child watching the games crazy hours in the morning with my grandfather & even he was saying that the springboks are and will always be our greatest rival! Respect Respect Repect
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Thanx for your kind words Jack- we in South Africa feel the same- that is why we get so excited when we beat you guys- because it is so damn difficult! - we lost many games against you the last couple of years but at least some of those contests were very close
Yep the age old question at 4 in the morning - do you drink coffee or beer?
The other age old question - do you watch the game before or after you go to sleep?
To your 1st question…start drinking from midnight onwards into the morning lol
And to the 2nd question…I’m drinking before so I can go to sleep lol
South African here, and I'm nervous AF! The problem we have is that we get over-confident and a bit cocky. It happened to our teams at the beginning of the URC, and it also happened to the Boks against the Lions and England in 2021, and then Wales. I hope our squad doesn't underestimate the ABs because of Ireland. There's no such thing as a weak AB team.
I think we as fans do most of the over estimating. Im pretty sure Jacques and the boys will absolutely know we played some terrible rugby against Wales and could have lost that series and have lots to work on. Genuinely looking forward to this game.
Pretty much exactly, word for word what I was going to write. Nervous AF.
The ABs will be hurting and fired up to take on the old foe - they always step up for games against us as we do them. We are struggling to find our stride after Rassie gave Nienaber the steering wheel and badly need an attack coach to bring an edge to the blunt force trauma approach we've used since the WC. Can be sure it is going to be a spectacle though.
Agreed
Relax and enjoy the game. You guys are going to humiliate the All Blacks.
I don't think SA is overconfident and cocky. I think more the fans... even with that, I think we are measured. Now, the NZ pundits are the ones that are overestimating the Boks, i think strategically so, so when they lose they can easily say they saw it coming. But, if they win, they'll be the underdogs who overcame their series loss to Ireland
I would never admit it to my wife but the 95 World Cup final was the happiest day of my life. Period.
Your secret's safe with me... and the internet.
She probably hasn't had the guts to admit it was the happiest day of her life too.
Yessir, and I spent half that final doggy styling a clever and stunningly beautiful bikini model in the penthouse at number 1 Chapman’s Peak Drive overlooking Hout Bay. 😁🏆
Haha and the worst day for me but I could tell the Mrs
I love it....
As a South African, respect! Enjoyed the vid a lot, cant wait for the game mate!
Glad you enjoyed! I can't wait either.
Quality video and reflected in quality and respectful comments. All the best to both teams!
When I heard that the All Blacks are coming I bought those tickets as soon as they were made available. The Johannesburg test was already sold out on Monday, this is going to be insane. I am excited!
No matter what. Lots of South Africans still love the All Black's.
Loved this! South Africans feel the same about the AB’s - epic rivalry
Thanks mate! It's the best, isn't it!
Damn right we do!
How good would an All Blacks v Springboks final be mate??????
Mate, love your content and it seems like one will really enjoy a frosty with you whilst debating our beloved game. There are no easy games between the AB's and the Boks and I think Saturday will hinge on who wants it most. I love my Boks but their style of rugby is grinding on met and I really hope they start adopting a more adventurous approach. BTW - just subbed to your channel and looking forward to more top contributions from you.
Thanks for the sub champion!!! The All Blacks style is grinding on me too. Hope we see the best of both teams.
From a South African, thanks for this awesome video. We have the most respect for the ABs
All the respect back to you my man.
Brilliant video and looking forward to the next game between these teams!
As an Irishman this rivalry is the best in the world. Neither team on great form so could go either way. The contrast in styles always sways the neutrals in NZ favour
I'd agree not in best form, but in better shape than AB's. On paper SA should win at home, but a wounded AB is a dangerous beast.
But the Springboks have the support of an entire continent!
Great video mate!! The story of your mom in the 95 WC is legendary, brilliant! Love the AB's and love this rivalry - remember that 96 series very well, amazing AB team! Jeff Wilson was special, incredible talent - and as for Cullen and and and .... incredible team.
Bring on this 2 game series in SA, really hope the Boks can do it but if the All Blacks click it could be a long day!
the 96 series reference is epic. but i'm still smarting from the 1949 series in SA where we lost 0-4. 😝
As a bok fan, there is no bigger game on my calendar, no greater challenge
As a south africa it makes me so proud to hear the best in the world speak about us like this
The best? Says who? Kiwis? 🤣🤣🤣🤣
South Africa played in less World Cups yet have more World Cup titles. What's your measure of the best?
@@zombievikinggaming4258 but won everyone they've been in 🤣🤣🤣
@@russe19642 Dude, no one here in NZ at present thinks the AB's are the best team in the world right now.
I feel the same when I hear praise of the AB's from the South africans. Black v Green is the pinnacle though.
Playing the AB is the ultimate challenge for the Boks. The composition and rivalry between the AB and the Boks, will defenately improve Rugby standards all over the world. It is a pitty that the Australian Rugby Board and many players did not want South Africa in the tri nations or Super Rugby. Super Rugby and the tri nations was the toughest composition in the world and defenately contributed to improving Rugby in SA , NZ and Australia. Bad luck to the Auzzies for not wanting the best composition in the world. Good luck to the AB and the Boks in the upcoming series.
We welcome the AB in South Africa. God bless!!!
From a bok Supporter. This guy said it so nice. Respect.
I really hope the AB bring their A game for this weekend. I'm a springbok myself but nothing makes a better match than both teams on their A game give 110%. It's a good test not only for each other but a prep for the RWC next year.
SAFFA here what a find, thoroughly enjoyed this video right up there with Squidge videos. Great video
Came here after watching you recommend it on the podcast. Good video, it's good me psyched for the game at the weekend.
Go even further back in time (Syd Going & co. Vs Springboks) to truly get a perspective and bigger appreciation of the rivalry
As a South African. I'm looking forward to this series.
The 2 mighties at it again.
I was born in 92, but vaguely remember the 95 world cup.
Nothing but respect for the AB's! Looking forward to some epic games!
I love the humour and narrative, well done. As for the series, I am neevous as hell
Another quality video! Look fwd to Saturday, going to be epic. Bok greetings
I remember in 95 i heard on a flight that the Boks had won...was shocked as Lomu seemed unstoppable that tourney especially in the semi when he was running over guys for fun.
That is why I only watch the highlights when we play the AB's. To see it live is not good for the heart.
I'm so glad you included "brown". Thinking of South Africa, foreign people always think South Africa is made up of only Black and White people, forgetting Coloureds and Indians.
when you look at SA sevens team, I thanks God for our 'brown' people. Selvyn Davids is a genius!
@@stevefromsouthafrica And Ronald Brown, Zane Davids, Shaun Williams, Dewald Human, Angelo Davids and Selvyn Davids
@@realriaan3620 jirre....Cecil and Branco only just left the building and you sommer don't mention them....brutal.
@@stevefromsouthafrica I'm mos naming the players that played in the Commonwealth games. Cecil and Branco will never be forgotten.
Great post, the rivalry and mutual respect between us, is a thing of beauty.
The most honest AB review in a loooong time. Keep it up. Good luck in the next test.
Bok supporter, nice content bud! The Boks and AB's need each, no other game has the same ferocity and magic. Going to be a monster session this weekend!
Reckon all rugby nations will be watching closely... Preasure is on😎
Great summary. Pretty much summed up the history perfectly. I too remember watching the 1995 World Cup and it was deathly afterwards.
I love the respect shown. The springboks feel the same about the ABs. It wil be a hell of a game and can go either way. The sports best rivalry
I was down the rabbit hole when I stumbled onto this video. In the 11 odd minutes I went through a whole range of emotions from laugh out loud to a little sad. Mutual respect from a Bok fan to the ABs, we don't have to like each other but dammit do we respect each other. Thank you for the perspective and I'm honoured to be part of a nation that is the other half of this much envied love hate relationship. Well done bru. Ps my heart's in my throat allready and its only Tuesday evening.
Thanks for watching champion. I'm with you, my heart is my throat too.
Nice, I love the passion i'm feeling from you. I'm from NZ, and I never disliked the South Africans. I remember as a child growing up in the late 80s (when we had Aussie as our main rival) and being surprised by my father telling me that actually South Africa has always been our equal and best rival. Do you recall that first test in 1992 between our teams? That was so tense. For me, the pinnacle of rugby is a Springboks v All Blacks test at a full Ellis Park.....i got a chill just writing it haha. Good luck tonight - i'm picking South Africa to win by 10 to 12 points. Your pick mate?
@@JimChap wow what prediction was spot on, I had the it much closer but the other way around, I knew we would come out firing but then the ABs would steal it late in the second stanza. Rugby to me is ABs vs Boks the other games are just preparation for when we play each other again.
Thank you for that comment.....I fukn love it - respect from NZ.....In NZ, the Springboks are our measuring stick - if we beat SA and yet lose to Aussie or someone else then all is still well!!! Best rivalry in sport in my opinion. When Green meets Black it's on!
Loved the video, it's going to be a bloody beautiful game today. 🇿🇦
Thanks champion! If you're Bok fan, yes I'm sure it was!
Thank you for a very generous tribute to the Springboks and South Africa in general.
First time to come across your vlog and I loved your whimsical commentary! Good stuff!
Thanks buddy, I appreciate it.
Such a great break down of this epic rivalry! Massive respect from a massive Springbok fan.
Big ups on using the word kak so appropriately 🤣
right back at you....We could be in a final together next week. All the best v England - the game needs the two great nations to face off in the final...
Hey, I'm a Springbok fan, but your comments are on point and KAK funny! I enjoyed this!
Loved your show mate !! Nice to hear the feeling is mutual !! Respect !!
It does not really matter which team is on or off form, when it comes to the AB's versus the Boks, it's always going to be a crunch meeting as no team wants to give an inch !! There is way too much Pride at stake.
I look forward to Saturday....May the best team on the day, Win !! From a Saffa 👍🤙🤙
Loved your video ❤️ and can’t wait for the game. Let’s hope it’s epic regardless of who wins. Go Bokke
I love that expression: "the old foe." Can any South African's tell me if that expression is used over there. I've heard it in NZ since I was a boy. Richie McCaw used to use it often too.
Yeah, is used especially in the english-speaking media. But the rivalry doesn't need any qualifying statement. We Just "All Blacks" and everything is understood
@@DerekAbdinor I love it.....Anyone who truly knows what that 1996 series win meant to NZe'rs knows the importance of this rivalry.....It transcends world cups I think. In NZ, we use the Springboks as a measuring stick. If we lose to Aussie one year but still beat SA, then all is well.
Thanks dude...That was a good walk back in time and I remember as a laaitie waking up at 04h00 to with rugby with my Dad. I will carry that forever. I now live in the UK and no one quite gets the emotion felt in an All Blacks Springbok game. The respect runs deep. Let's hope for another great clash with no cards. And Bokke...Please run a bit ;-)
Bokke! Bokke! Bokke! Bokke! Bokke!
Nice comment mate, I couldn't agree more...Yeah I don't think many people on either side would be happy if someone got a red card early on. Lessens the joy of victory...
Man i like your comments regarding the Boks and All Blacks, all the way here in the middle of South Africa. Keep up the good show man.
Thank you mate, from all the way down here in New Zealand!
Loved this video mate🔥🇿🇦
That was pure Gold. Liked and subscribed
Just found your channel and find your way of commentating very refreshing 😂👌 ... all the way from South Arica.
Thanks champion!
love you man! not bad for a Kiwi.!!!.. Good luck ABs - its gonna be a grind -true to that ... Don't worry, we have just as much respect for the Kiwi's as you do for us. Great channel, mate! will keep following for new stuff!
Thank you legend!!
Thanks for a great video, man. I literally cried.
I really enjoyed this commentary. Funny as hell, but well balanced.
Thanks
Thank you mate!!
Super great vid bud! Springbok supporter and nervous about the coming series for sure, but will say the team selected is probably the best we can field now. That loss to Wales was a good blooding for the young guys and they really could have won.
Here's to some raised beers and blood pressure!
Here's to that indeed!!
That is the only final I wanted to lose!
That SA win united the whole country!
Since I can remember I knew that the ultimate test was the AB's. Everything else pales in comparison. Can't wait for Saturday, go bokke!
Your black and white shirt with the zebra was a genius touch for this video. Well played.
Thanks champion!
I subscribed after this video! Great work
What a great vid mate! Being a springbok fan, honestly, the past or who the coach is doesn’t really matter when these two teams play each other, it just adds to what is going to be an arse puckering test for the ages! Hear me, this weekend will be rugby at its highest level, France and Ireland will kak themselves when they see it.
Love a pukering test. Thanks for watching champion!
The All Blacks will be ready at the coming world cup..Ireland was a nice warmup.
Loved your compilation! From Giuseppe in Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
The greatest rivalry along with the greatest respect in the game. Very nervous as the AB’s can never be underestimated, even when they are not in form.
bro what a nice video. enjoyed every moment
Great sense of humor🤣🤣Yep, this coming weekends game is going to be powerful, shit thing is I`m working when the games on. VOMIT
Bloody good review, Tony. Much respect from the Republic.
Go Bokke!!!!
God's Strewth mate!
You almost had me bring the violins out at your Virtue Signalling!
Great video!
As you said (and as we all know) the rivalry is the stuff of legend.
Look, it doesn't matter where we find ourselves on the world rankings, the *only* games that matter to me are:
1. Boks vs AB's and;
2. World Cup.
All the other teams and "stuff" inbetween is just white noise until we get to face each other OR play for the world cup. Everything that happens inbetween is just fluff leading up to the games that really matter. (No offence to the NH sides, it just is what it is 🙂 )
100% correct.
Very true, there can NEVER be a "dead rubber" or low stakes match when NZ play SA. I can't think of any other teams that this applies to.
Great video - I was also 12 in 1995 and that game made me the biggest rugby fan and biggest Bok fan.
Love your story about the 95 RWC. It was an epic time for us Saffas.. I was on the field as a student playing the big drum for the closing ceremony. Growing up in the 70s/80s, always thought the AB vs Boks games were the epitome of what rugby is all about. And the closer the game, the more exciting. Both teams have had their low times, but they always bounce back to give us the games that become legendary. We expect it from them.
Great story mate, you have a sub from this Bok fan
Awesome, thank you!
Wonderful, wonderful. Thanks for that. Great video from 🇿🇦🤘🏻
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@DistractedSports Morale in SA is not great. The Boks are one of a handful of positive things that unite us. Appreciate that you get that🤘🏻🇿🇦
Great video from a springbok fan! The boks vs abs is the epitome of rugby any test is as big as a world cup final and a lions series. The boks vs abs is the measurement tool we use to measure how good we are....
Agree completely. In NZ, we measure ourselves by our results against SA more than anything else. Such a great rivalry.
Bru... i loved this.... nothing but respect for the ABs. They are the greatest of all time. Proud of the Boks for being the little pebble in the shoe to such a great team!
Thanks Bro. Yeah we have a long way to go to get back to greatness.
Much more than a pebble mate. It is unanimous in NZ that NZ's greatest rival is SA......No contest. When black meets green it is special every single time - the pinnacle of rugby I think.
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This vid is pure gold and hilarious. There is no other rivalry like this in world rugby. Looking forward to hosting the ABs here in SA and the Boks underestimate them at their peril, but that won't happen. Let the games begin!
I agree mate, can't bloody wait. To me It's got that feel out about it heading in like back in the 90s where we can no longer expect NZ to win. People i'm speaking to here in NZ are generally not expecting us to win - that is not such a common thing here!
@@JimChap If the ABs can front up they stand a really good chance of winning. They're also desperate and wounded and that makes them dangerous. It's the Lowveld, so no altitude issues. The Boks also tend to screw up at least one aspect in every game, whether it be kicking, the aerial battle or whatever 😒 I'm not calling this one. Could really go either way!
One of the most entertaining rugby videos ever
You are far too kind. Thank you!
Knowing what I know now that Joost tackle brings a tear to the eye.
Yep, and more than one big tackle on Jonah in that match I believe. He was as tough as they come Joost - not to mention incredibly talented with such nouse. I'm a kiwi btw. Good luck tonight - AB's v SA at Ellis Park is the pinnacle of rugby in my opinion.
Much love, brother. Class video 🏉
Much appreciated sir!!
Fantastic video man👍🏻
Thank you mate!!
It's going to be an epic showdown between the old foes, especially in South Africa
1995 I swore at the ref for not giving Rubens Kugers try.I forgot my grandmother for the moment.It was a tough second half for me!
I thoroughly enjoyed this
Great Video!!
This was an epic video. THanks
Thanks for watching champion!
Bahahahaha just found your channel. Bok Supporter living in Aucks since 96. Your vids Rock :)
Thanks champion!!
Absolutely incredible video
Is the lack of South African teams in Super Rugby blunting the NZ sword. I wonder the long term impact of SA teams going North rather than competing in Super Rugby.
Can't wait- nothing as exciting as a game against AB's
Glad you Kiwis feel the same about this rivalry as we Bok fans do. Thank you!
You have to remember the Allblacks were spewing their guts out the night before the World Cup final game. 6 or 7 were still sick going on the feild at kick off time all due to food poisoning. The ABs put up an awesome fight. But in all fairness it was great to see SA win and to see Mandela full of pride uniting the country, thats what its all about. Now that was the iceing on the cake for me as a Kiwi
From a South African lifelong bok supporter that was quite a special well thought out true and honest assessment and reminiscing session. Aaah, the good ol days of those titanic confrontations in the mid nineties in which the two enduring titans of this great sport came together to shake the world. I love the rivalry and have nothing but respect and admiration for the All blacks. Without the ALL BLACKS, the BOKS wouldn’t be where they are and vice versa I think. We NEED each other because without each other who can REALLY challenge us. Well said. Great content. All the best in match 2 this Saturday!🏆
Thanks for those nice words mate.
Absolutely love your show - from Cape Town
I appreciate you watching!!
I had tears of joy that day !