Schoolboys to SPRINGBOKS : A brutally efficient yet imperfect system that can't simply be replicated
Schoolboys to SPRINGBOKS : A brutally efficient yet imperfect system that can't simply be replicated
In the heart of South Africa, a nation deeply entrenched in the passion of rugby, lies a complex and compelling narrative—the schoolboy rugby pipeline. It’s a story that transcends individual triumphs, delving into the very fabric of South African society and its sporting landscape. From bustling cities to remote townships, young boys with…
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How many Springboks did St Johns produce again ? lol
Arguing that the players that left SA because of quotas wouldn't make the team now is not valid. I would argue some of the current SA squad wouldn't make other international teams just as easily. The fact some of the players that have left are succeeding and thriving in international teams is a clear indicator that they are indeed world class. SA is a competitive environment, and there are only so many places on a national squad, so good on those players that have sought to further their careers overseas.
I ask the question when will quotas not be needed any longer, seems that if you run a system based on merit and lead by someone who believes and nurtures those they lead, you can achieve anything?
When will SA wake up and vote a government that has the interests of the country and it's people at their centre instead of corruption/self enrichment while scape goating a legacy system 30 years dead and buried. The sooner SA votes for a meritocracy over kleptocracy the sooner the country returns to a prosperous, thriving nation that has the means to address inequalities for all. The Springboks have shown just how incredible things in SA could be if you are united and share morals / respect / motivation, lead by those who believe in your abilities.
It's SA election time soon, vote for your children's future, vote on merit not on tribal/historic/racism basis. A yellow t-shirt, food parcel, the odd tar road, empty promises, scape goating whites will not address the problems facing SA now or ever. Good luck SA, wish you all the best.
Rugby vs Football (Soccer) is a cultural thing, the approach to player development is vastly different. The rugby player believes in the system, he lives for the jersey and team, the ultimate goal is representing his country and making them proud. Football is relatively self centred and about making money for the player and representing a rich club. The development of footballers is not as complex and well managed as rugby in SA.
Soccer has no intellectual capital inbedded.
This is a brilliant segment.
" . . .the greatest ever rugby nation." Sorry, if you claim that S.A. is the greatest rugby nation, YOU have to say what parameters you are using. Numbers of players per capita is much higher for New Zealand. Female participation is much higher in New Zealand. It isn't really fair to discount half your population, as though they don't count, that's prejudice. I haven't watched the rest of the video, so maybe my comments are incorrect. I will watch the rest of the video now, -I may be in error. That wouldn't be the first time. LOL K, I watched the rest. On the whole it was a very solid video. Thanks!
Nothing in our other sport will change or become better if we keep our current Government, they do not care about sport at all
Great work…
i think this warrants a part 2 and 3 maybe. a lot was left on the table. But i guess it comes with access. Great mini-doccie bro. keep it up
Great video.
Football needs to clean up ita hooligan behavior especially in Africa
Thanks so much for putting effort into this video!❤
In the amateur era ( up to late 70s South Africa has beaten NZ 20, New Zealand 15 victories. NZ had never won a test series in South Africa until 1996. Both nations were considered the best with the Boks having a slightly better record. Come modern era, New Zealand rocketed ahead. More organised, wealthier nation per capita plus a system to exploit talent from Tonga, Fiji and Samoa. So No, South Africa is not the greatest rugby nation, that spot is reserved for New Zealand. Having said that, South Africa is going to narrow the gap year by year. The days of ABs winning 3+ out of 4 games vs boks are over, snd they know it. Other point, Owen is deadwrong about the race based selection impact. While it may have been necessary and good for some, plenty white players exited SA very early to chase Northern Hemisphere money turning their back on springbok selection. It certainly wasnt only Tiaan Strauss. Long term prospects for springbok rugby looks good!
Can you do a in depth career pipeline on South African soccer
Not even close to being the greatest ever rugby nation. Literally the only record is one more world cup than NZ who have 3 anyway. Let's not even get started on women's, under 20s and 7s rugby either.
it’s crazy literally yesterday I said to myself it’d be dope to find a video that documents the average schoolboy’s journey from school level rugby player to Springbok – this is it, absolutely crazy
South Africa is not the greatest rugby nation. New Zealand is by miles. South Africa a distant second in history
In order to catch as much talent as possible, SAFA has to place emphasis on school football because there's so much talent that clubs can't scout all of those players.
There's such an abundance of talented rugby players and as such not everyone will be a Springbok therefore they have to go to other countries in order to play international rugby
Great content, unbias, informative.
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Every person has "always been shutdown or shutout by the system". The system is not always skin color. The system could be physical attributes that someone does not have. I was born with poor eyesight and need contacts or glasses to see. That physical issue kicks me out of the fighter pilot system! We all have systems we can't get into for whatever reason!
Lovely work, really enjoyed this
Quality content 🔥🙏🏾
I have never heard or read about any successful person that achieved their success alone. You can have all the talent in the world, or a fantastic idea, but if you don't meet that right person at the right time you go unrecognized and never quite forefil the potential that you have. And that unfortunately is most of us. We buy the tickets.
Great video. You need the right people in the right positions to make things work. I think South African Rugby was successful in having the right people in the right positions over time. These people generally have a passion for the game and holds its values as paramount in their approach.
Great job!
My inspiration!!!!!
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This is quality
This is great stuff! 🔥🔥☺