A no holds barred interview with one of the greatest rugby players ever - Pieter-Steph du Toit

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Komentáře • 326

  • @marksony6123
    @marksony6123 Před 26 dny +239

    When PSDT left for Kindergarten he said to his dad “you’re the man of the house now”

  • @HeidiHeidi-mh9ct
    @HeidiHeidi-mh9ct Před 26 dny +316

    PSDT will never get a heart attack because his heart isn't stupid enough to attack him

    • @marchennink8386
      @marchennink8386 Před 26 dny +7

      At least we know he is a real person and not RoboBlock. The most humble monster machine ever. What an icon.

  • @janferreira8229
    @janferreira8229 Před 26 dny +154

    28 tackles not one high tackle it is something special.

    • @TheDruzza
      @TheDruzza Před 25 dny +2

      for sure

    • @carterpaul2688
      @carterpaul2688 Před 23 dny +1

      A truly special athlete and human being

    • @robswrld5527
      @robswrld5527 Před 20 dny +2

      When i watch him in defense i actually started counting how many times i said his name and jumped up... Because he is just EVERYWHERE. Insane level of strength and determination! HOLY HELL! Just NEVER gives up does he??

    • @BarryMaitlandStuart
      @BarryMaitlandStuart Před 19 dny

      Especially when you're 8 foot 24 inches. It's like asking someone to lower the fridge.

    • @stevedavidson666
      @stevedavidson666 Před 19 dny

      Nope. While PSDT is an incredible player, the way he tackles is the way it's always supposed to be, something the ABs (particularly) just don't understand these days, and then whinge at the 'unfairness' of getting their captain sent off for a ridiculously dangerous one!

  • @Pepgang
    @Pepgang Před 26 dny +189

    PSDT never flush the toilet. He simply scares the shite out of it

  • @MirindaMnambi
    @MirindaMnambi Před 26 dny +146

    They once tried to name a street after PSDT but they had to rename it because no one crosses PSDT and lives

  • @TheBeerification
    @TheBeerification Před 26 dny +64

    News reports have been saying that recentley New Zealenders are looking twice when crossing the road. Once for cars and a second time for Pieter Steph Du Toit

  • @kalliefernhout4477
    @kalliefernhout4477 Před 26 dny +115

    From a South African to a South African, respek Pieter dankie vir jou voorbeeld vir ons land. Groete uit die Paarl

  • @MarioGarcia-bf6mf
    @MarioGarcia-bf6mf Před 26 dny +140

    When Alexander Bell invented the telephone he already had two missed calls from PSDT

  • @DarioOle-tp5tp
    @DarioOle-tp5tp Před 26 dny +148

    When PSDT misses his flight, the plane comes back to get him

  • @hugomarx1324
    @hugomarx1324 Před 26 dny +140

    PSDT was once bitten by a Cobra. After three days of agonizing pain, the Cobra died

  • @martmeister
    @martmeister Před 26 dny +96

    Jim doing such amazing things for Rugby and bringing us into these amazing player's lives and minds. It's fascinating!

  • @Wolf-hh4rv
    @Wolf-hh4rv Před 26 dny +45

    I am so proud that PSDT is a South African. He is everything I would want my father, brother son to be. God bless you Pieter. The Lord is with you.

  • @greggquixley8651
    @greggquixley8651 Před 24 dny +13

    Actions speak louder than words. Pieter Steph was more concerned about the fact that he had used an expletive that was broadcast to millions of kids than the fact that he had shown great leadership in a half time team talk. At his core, he is humble and God fearing. Legend! ❤

  • @peterwomersley
    @peterwomersley Před 26 dny +75

    humble chap conservative in outlook A beast on the field Always fair play ! Great interview

  • @riyaadrhoda3990
    @riyaadrhoda3990 Před 26 dny +49

    Didn't realize that he is just as tall as big Jim. He is extremely mobile for such a big guy.

    • @FloatLikeABee
      @FloatLikeABee Před 25 dny +5

      acceleration and mass = momentum. That's why he hits like a truck.

    • @citroes1000
      @citroes1000 Před 23 dny +1

      He started out as a lock when he became professional. He's about 2m tall

  • @markilsley2652
    @markilsley2652 Před 26 dny +41

    Gentleman in the true sense of the word. Thank you, PSDT, for putting your body on the line to ensure our RWC victories.

    • @JJ-li3lk
      @JJ-li3lk Před 25 dny

      It's honestly amazing to see. N
      A pretty OK rugby player but a real decent understanding and communicative giant as a whole. You do what you do Jim it's appreciated for the growth of our game and damn good content

  • @LARPGear
    @LARPGear Před 25 dny +46

    I had the great pleasure of meeting PSDT here in Japan. He was so kind as to chat with my family and me. Such an amazing person on and off the pitch.

  • @LucrismLukas
    @LucrismLukas Před 26 dny +67

    PSDT makes onions cry

  • @user-qj6to4yj3s
    @user-qj6to4yj3s Před 26 dny +106

    When PSDT phone ring in theater, they pause the movie

  • @hugomarx1324
    @hugomarx1324 Před 26 dny +81

    PSDT once heard nothing can kill him so he tracked down nothing and killed it

  • @hedgievision
    @hedgievision Před 26 dny +29

    A Springbok Legend and humble man 🇿🇦

  • @localmo88
    @localmo88 Před 26 dny +22

    Such a great player, legend. Hi from NZ

  • @LucrismLukas
    @LucrismLukas Před 26 dny +66

    Chuck Norris once entered a bar and saw PSDT
    Chuck walked out again

  • @DavidSmith-yf9br
    @DavidSmith-yf9br Před 25 dny +11

    He was unbelievable in the final. He looked possessed. Absolute wrecking machine and one of the best individual performances from a player you will witness

  • @jle42
    @jle42 Před 26 dny +55

    You spot a South African overseas by the kortbroek.

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 26 dny +2

      I thought it was the flies flying around your heads

    • @ianpettit6834
      @ianpettit6834 Před 25 dny +11

      @@JaemanEdwards Incorrect its the trophies held above the head ! so many of them

    • @razeenmeyer9728
      @razeenmeyer9728 Před 25 dny

      ​@@JaemanEdwards your mother's poes.

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 25 dny +2

      @@ianpettit6834 Can't deny that my man.

    • @MetYsJa
      @MetYsJa Před 20 dny +2

      And when its really cold and snowy, we wear two pairs of shorts

  • @robertchin3247
    @robertchin3247 Před 26 dny +25

    Great and humble man, great player

  • @Dan1973100
    @Dan1973100 Před 26 dny +22

    Actions speak louder than words

  • @GBH001
    @GBH001 Před 26 dny +23

    Great great player. Interesting because he hasn’t been consistently great due to injury but in the biggest games of his career he has been exceptional

    • @subbie5498
      @subbie5498 Před 25 dny +3

      it was a very bad injury almost lost his leg i though he would never be the same but his back to his old self

  • @WotMate999
    @WotMate999 Před 26 dny +25

    PSDT can hear sign language

  • @GBH001
    @GBH001 Před 26 dny +22

    Seems like a good dude as well 👍

  • @AE-Rugby
    @AE-Rugby Před 26 dny +23

    Brilliant Player … always a pleasure to listen to this giant of a rugby player

  • @trevorerasmus1605
    @trevorerasmus1605 Před 26 dny +19

    He's a player for the Big occasion and in our illustrious history he has to be in the top 3 loose forwards we've Ever had.

    • @BroderickMilton-dv2sp
      @BroderickMilton-dv2sp Před 25 dny +2

      He reminds me of Theuns Stoffberg...big,athletic

    • @trevorerasmus1605
      @trevorerasmus1605 Před 25 dny +2

      @@BroderickMilton-dv2sp yes he sure does, but also Andre Venter or Juan Smith. Same type of workhorse.

  • @BraaiVleis-wo7sc
    @BraaiVleis-wo7sc Před 26 dny +63

    Ghost sit around camp fires telling each other PSDT stories

  • @leeann152
    @leeann152 Před 26 dny +23

    Wonderful role model. ❤ 🇿🇦

    • @Wolf-hh4rv
      @Wolf-hh4rv Před 26 dny +3

      Everything the rest of the world’s celebrities aren’t. A man who walks through life with honour and dignity. God bless.

  • @justina7041
    @justina7041 Před 24 dny +4

    Jim, I actually look out for your content mate. You're one of the best out there. I think you're doing excellent work!
    PSDT comes across like Dan Carter, quiet, humble and decent....and one hell of a player!

  • @IwasInThe60s
    @IwasInThe60s Před 26 dny +18

    When PSDT does push-ups, his body doesn't rise, the earth goes down.

  • @johannesfourie8552
    @johannesfourie8552 Před 25 dny +9

    Pieter jou YSTER! Jys n voorbeeld vir ons almal!!

  • @pred7949
    @pred7949 Před 26 dny +11

    Amazing sentiment to end the clip with

  • @FocusWLN
    @FocusWLN Před 25 dny +6

    Well done Jim, class work mate. Interviewing is getting better and better.

  • @NicoSanchez-bz7he
    @NicoSanchez-bz7he Před 26 dny +50

    They say Napoleon was the greatest strategist but he never managed to conquer Europe like PSDT

  • @ultrapilpo
    @ultrapilpo Před 26 dny +8

    Great to hear him in an interview, just wish it was longer.

    • @Wolf-hh4rv
      @Wolf-hh4rv Před 26 dny

      Ja so short, I saw this and I thought an hour.

  • @uSbusiso_
    @uSbusiso_ Před 26 dny +21

    he gives me Terminator vibe

  • @user-lw2ng1jb1m
    @user-lw2ng1jb1m Před 25 dny +5

    Hardworking farming family background. It's no surprise that the world's best rugby teams (NZ, SA, Ireland & more) have strong rural farming communities that instill a salt-of-the-earth grit that you won't find in your average Playstation kid.

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana Před 9 dny +1

      Indeed, the Barretts for example are farmers too, same as Kwagga Smith.

  • @craigscoinpurse
    @craigscoinpurse Před 25 dny +8

    brother i love your videos. the way you connect with the players is very unique and genuine. Big fan.

  • @loysonp
    @loysonp Před 23 dny +3

    Big Jim - watched the full show and you are brilliant in bringing the real PSDT to us fans of rugby. Fantastic insight to one of the best performances in a Worldcup Final in any sport! Always look forward to your shows!

  • @joost1974
    @joost1974 Před 26 dny +5

    Goosebumps on that last line. What a guy

  • @lewisolaka4216
    @lewisolaka4216 Před 26 dny +17

    What a player!

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 26 dny

      Great defender. That's about it.

    • @u-Dramatic_avocado5867
      @u-Dramatic_avocado5867 Před 23 dny

      @@JaemanEdwards Yeah just a defender that’s won World Rugby Player of the Year 2019 and a 2X World Cup Champion. Not much.

  • @danglybit1
    @danglybit1 Před 25 dny +3

    Everyone was talking about him when he started for the stormers...It took me a while to watch a full game with him...Zinzanish but much more involved in the fray... I was fan almost fm the start...The guy has a huge engine with quiet purrr....a legend of the modern game.

  • @jc10109
    @jc10109 Před 26 dny +11

    What a legend! One of the all-time greats

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 26 dny

      Very debatable

    • @jc10109
      @jc10109 Před 26 dny +3

      @@JaemanEdwards well, he does have 2 world cups under his belt. Sure there are other legends besides him, but he's about as good as they get

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 26 dny +1

      @@jc10109 At tackling. Let's get that clear. One aspect he's outstanding in. The rest of his play. Meh. You Saffas like announcing one trick ponies as one of the greats. Had this same debate in regards to Handre Pollard. Both great players. Legends even. But both just essentially one trick ponies outstanding at one aspect of rugby. Average at the rest.
      Neither will go down in the top 5 of there respective positions.

    • @juliansteyn7050
      @juliansteyn7050 Před 25 dny +5

      @@JaemanEdwardsSee you in 4 years mate. Good luck chewing those sour grapes

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 25 dny

      @@juliansteyn7050 Not sour in the least. Not with the Boks. They are deserving if not worthy champions. Monster defence. They fkn earned it the hard way.
      More sour about the sissy rules that give negative teams the advantage. But that's not the Springboks fault. I know this. Won fair and square.
      And though not happy at the time, I'm happy with the rugby the All Blacks exhibited despite having the worst coach and captain in history.
      But crucially, everyone realised who the best team really was. Regardless of who raised the trophy.
      Good on you South Africa. If not us, then I'm glad it was you boys winning. You or France winning would be fine.
      You would have seen me real sour if those arrogant Irish dorks won. That would have really pissed me off.

  • @user-gj2op4bp2c
    @user-gj2op4bp2c Před 21 dnem +1

    The way you live your life must show that these are the morals of this guy and if you can do that, nothing has to be said.
    ~PSDT

  • @JJMaritz1976
    @JJMaritz1976 Před 26 dny +19

    When a South African gets cold he doesn't put on a jacket, he puts on 2 pairs of shorts.

  • @SeanLarkan
    @SeanLarkan Před 21 dnem +1

    Great interview of a most impressive player & bloke; as a bok fan I think we should give a lot of credit to those Kiwi boys who handled those big hits, and especially Jordie Barrett; they never flinched.

  • @gavinsmith28
    @gavinsmith28 Před 26 dny +10

    Fantastic interview, thanks.

  • @OldSchool-om2zo
    @OldSchool-om2zo Před 26 dny +15

    Living Legend

  • @mbulelobam7529
    @mbulelobam7529 Před 25 dny +8

    PSDT knows who Alice is.

  • @mattm7426
    @mattm7426 Před 26 dny +15

    PSDT can slam a revolving door

  • @gavinrivers7609
    @gavinrivers7609 Před 26 dny +9

    An absolute legend..

  • @sihlebebeza2323
    @sihlebebeza2323 Před 23 dny +1

    I'm in love with the positive vibes, no slander towards this silent giant. Love him.

  • @yazeedvanwyk1547
    @yazeedvanwyk1547 Před 26 dny +5

    and if you can do that then nothing needs to be said. Pure class!

  • @petergibson6589
    @petergibson6589 Před 25 dny +3

    One of the greatest rugby players of all time. Pieter Steph and Eben best forwards in the world.

  • @mrfearfactory94
    @mrfearfactory94 Před 26 dny +9

    PSDT doesn't sleep, he waits.

  • @normanmdavis3262
    @normanmdavis3262 Před 26 dny +5

    What a guy! Tackler supreme

  • @neil5006
    @neil5006 Před 26 dny +3

    Two legends of rugby having a chat. Love it 👍

  • @thirstybugga
    @thirstybugga Před 25 dny +1

    What a role model PSDT is. A rugby great and proud South African. What a boytjie.

  • @brandin5730
    @brandin5730 Před 24 dny +1

    What a legend. I love this dude! Such a humble person

  • @Arti-ficiallyChi
    @Arti-ficiallyChi Před 26 dny +10

    Love the end...let your character talk about the person you are...

  • @Galaxygacha-ir5ko
    @Galaxygacha-ir5ko Před 25 dny +3

    Always great to watch your posts. Pieter-Steph is an absolute gem of a sportsman. Great to see global interests regarding his passion for the game. Cheers!

  • @phillipmiga3961
    @phillipmiga3961 Před 26 dny +7

    I remember springboks beating all blacks in New Zealand 36-34 immediately after that game PSTD cried like baby that's where I knew he is a special player fr springboks n South Africa those tears signalled good things to come in a near future

  • @5jacksonsjourney179
    @5jacksonsjourney179 Před 25 dny +2

    Such a humble human being. Good on you PSDT.

  • @theriddler5601
    @theriddler5601 Před 26 dny +6

    There was once a time where PSDT got sick of his shadow following him. He beat the hell out of it and as of today it stays 10 feet away from him.

  • @jojomasipa379
    @jojomasipa379 Před 25 dny +2

    He is just the epitome of the gentleman playing in a hooligans game. He is one of those people who is just a gentle giant.

  • @marksony6123
    @marksony6123 Před 26 dny +20

    When PSDT gets in the bath he doesn’t get wet, the water gets PSDT

  • @stusrambles
    @stusrambles Před 26 dny +12

    Superhuman player and superb human

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 26 dny

      Hyperbole much ?

    • @juliansteyn7050
      @juliansteyn7050 Před 25 dny +4

      @@JaemanEdwardsHe has 2 World Cup medals. What do you have?

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 25 dny

      @@juliansteyn7050 Zero. But beat the Australia U16 team. That was my highest accolade. 😄
      True story
      So I'm a fellow international rugby player. Except my jersey is held in higher esteem than a South African Jersey.

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana Před 9 dny

      Obsessed with South Africans much Mr. Edwards? Always trying so desperately to drag them down here.
      What jersey? Your NZ under 16 shirt? Lol.

    • @JaemanEdwards
      @JaemanEdwards Před 9 dny

      @@LomuHabana You're the one obsessed judging by your name. What kind of tool names himself Lomu Habana ?

  • @franciscobizzaro
    @franciscobizzaro Před 26 dny +5

    Actual hero.

  • @garrenholdsworth3601
    @garrenholdsworth3601 Před 26 dny +2

    Just a world class person and an absolute warrior!

  • @karidutoit
    @karidutoit Před 26 dny +2

    My favourite Springbok 😍 What an amazing humble man!
    My father was called Pieter du Toit 🥰
    PSDT's blonde hair, light eyes and light skin is a "du Toit thing..."

  • @jeremydavidson294
    @jeremydavidson294 Před 26 dny +4

    Absolute quality gent

  • @darrenleroux2034
    @darrenleroux2034 Před 25 dny +3

    What a great chap!

  • @KickOnRugby
    @KickOnRugby Před 26 dny +4

    An absolute warrior!!💪

  • @Sindisile
    @Sindisile Před 26 dny +6

    Special Player

  • @monwabisihenisi3877
    @monwabisihenisi3877 Před 26 dny +3

    Can't wait for the full interview

  • @avelamasuku660
    @avelamasuku660 Před 26 dny +8

    PSDT is different breed

  • @eduardvictor711
    @eduardvictor711 Před 23 dny

    Good work Jim all the best for your future What a human

  • @gamewithwayne4831
    @gamewithwayne4831 Před 25 dny +1

    Defs one of the best Boks ever, what a class act!

  • @LeToile9
    @LeToile9 Před 25 dny +1

    How beautiful . thanks for sharing

  • @mnonopeliboyce5646
    @mnonopeliboyce5646 Před 26 dny +2

    I always wondered how a beast looked like then I saw PSDT, I knew instantly he must be the beast.

  • @LesediMaboka
    @LesediMaboka Před 26 dny +7

    This guy is a monster

  • @padugi2
    @padugi2 Před 25 dny +1

    Quality player, quality man - embodies some of the best attributes of RSA - as a friend once said, 'Africa is not for sissies' - Good luck in the summer tours

  • @jazzafishing
    @jazzafishing Před 26 dny +13

    PSDT threw a grenade .. killed 7 people then it exploded

  • @BlueBullsFan
    @BlueBullsFan Před 25 dny +1

    I now just have even more respect for Pieter-Steph Du Toit.

  • @Kgopotsosello
    @Kgopotsosello Před 23 dny

    We are Blessed and just " fortunate as a country to have such a master as our own. The guy is just a marvel. PSTD

  • @ChipsBruh
    @ChipsBruh Před 26 dny

    Really awesome, guys. The full interview should be on You Tube.

  • @bertRaven1
    @bertRaven1 Před 26 dny +1

    great interview

  • @ThabangNong-bl6do
    @ThabangNong-bl6do Před 26 dny +13

    We should call him the terminator from now on , ask Jordie and George Ford

  • @andrewharris1837
    @andrewharris1837 Před 26 dny

    He superman,unbelievable engine &toughness,mental &physical 😊

  • @johnlewis2972
    @johnlewis2972 Před 23 dny

    Brilliant interview.

  • @nicholasdejager6
    @nicholasdejager6 Před 24 dny +3

    Once PSDT decided to have a quick rest. Now it’s called it half-time

  • @bullsfan3705
    @bullsfan3705 Před 25 dny

    Love PSDT - great player and role model!

  • @smithshaw1151
    @smithshaw1151 Před 25 dny

    One of the greats!

  • @user-mt7jh9zb4z
    @user-mt7jh9zb4z Před 11 dny

    Brilliant player