Waiting for my plane home from Paris to Manchester, running on fumes, no sleep and a sore head, here are some reflections on last night in the cold light of day.
As an All Blacks supporter, all I am is 100% proud of the All Blacks because they played like All Blacks. Win or lose that's the most important thing. Even better, they entered the RWC as a NZ rugby team and transformed into All Blacks. With 14 men on the field they kept playing like All Blacks. In 100 years, it won't matter to NZ or the rugby world how many world cups the All Blacks have won but it will matter if they stop playing like All Blacks. Since 1905 pulling on the black jersey has enabled men from the bottom of the world to ascend to something more. May that continue. Well done the Boks, huge respect. These games are truly a battle of the titans.
I'm South African, and must say you guys should be damn proud of that All Black team. After the red, I was hoping the Springboks would be dominant. And although it looked that way at half time, the All Blacks came out in the 2nd half and showed so much grit and fighting spirit. When we lost Kolisi to the yellow, we conceded a try. Yet the All Blacks were on the attack with man down for most of the match. Big props, and both teams showed why the SA v NZ games are always legendary
Well said, I'm a saffa and I wanted this final from the beginning and I'm glad we had the chance to witness it. To be honest I felt a bit cheated when Sam Cane was sent off but what a statement the All Blacks made. The way they played, man I'm overjoyed the Boks won but hell I wish there didn't have to be a loser because they were absolute champs. You guys can be so proud of your team! Well played, till next time!
Well said.. Great respect for the all blacks.. Just a shame.. Someone must be on the receiving end in these battles.. Both teams deserves to be winners
As an AB supporter, there is no way we were robbed. Even before the tournament l said sloppy tackles and red cards were going to stretch team tolerances. The draw was the draw and the result is going to stand in history as testimony to a truly EPIC final and win by the Bokke. Congratulations.South Africa.
The way they played even with just 14 men... if anything that sendoff inspired them but I must admit I felt a bit robbed. I wanted this to be a fair contest from start to finish, you have to do it within the structure of the game though
strongly disagree with that statement, they were robbed of the world cup evidence showed 3 dangerous tackles made by SA that should have been red or yellow cards plus the scrum at the end of the game that the all black contested and won but penalty were given to SA.
From a young guy here in a backwater rural township in south africa I want to say thank you Tim. Your takes of this world cup was always what I came on for. You were great and so unbiased. I hope your channel blow up huge and successful.
Rassie was right at the back of the group when they lifted the trophy. Proof in the pudding. That is REAL humilty. He is truly a servant of South African Rugby and puts the team first. What a legend.
A servant of SA? With the condition the country is in he sucks! But the God of the rainbow nation Kalisi sure was in front. Almost like it’s all theater.
@@neilrobson3064why do you target the springboks? Target the culprits = world rugby if you feel aggrieved. Rassie tried to point it out and got banned. Why didn't you support him when he made his video? Or were you too busy enjoying the rub of the green to see the truth. Inconsistencies need to be ironed out as rassie rightfully pointed out. Am sure he will be thrilled if something was done. For now, stop diminishing the Boks achievement and focus on the real problem!
I so wanted the AB’s to win BUT fair play Boks your passion, determination and complete commitment was unbelievable. You deserved the win. Well played.
As a kiwi, I'm still hurting. But seeing Kolisi lifting the cup again, I unexpectedly felt elated. Despite the intense rivalry I see SA as friends, and I love celebrating my friends' successes with them. And Ox's celebration dances made me smile. His positivity is so infectious
@@brontanesullivan1985thank you, that’s a classy response and so different to many AB supporters’ comments on FB who are blaming the ‘biased officials’ for their loss. Huge respect for the ABs from a bok supporter. You always have a great team and these big games are often decided on fine margins.
@@annetteelliott1494then you’re not really a fan… or you would see it for the gimme it was to SA on the backs of France, England and NZ a political coup for the shitty rainbow 🌈 nation
As South African and a bok supporter. Firstly thank you for your commentary, I was proud of both the Boks and All Blacks, My hart goes out to New Zealand, but also extremely proud of our Boks. Thank for your positive preception of all the games.
We the devastated at losing to the Bokkes but your team showed us levels to the game that deserves so much respect. The people of NZ are still heart broken but we have learned so much from your players and the fans who are pure class - 2023 changed the story of South Africa Rugby you are our brothers for ever more - respect
As a Bok supporter, we are over the moon, but nothing but respect for the ABs! There is no better rugby nation on earth to judge yourself against than the ABs, hence the massive 102 year old rivalry with the Boks. Sam can keep his head high, that red card was inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. Looking forward to all future chapters! 🇿🇦
Absolute respect to the All Blacks. They were much better on attack than us, but rugby is also about great defence, and the Springboks supplied that in bucketloads through the entire World Cup, facing every top 6 team along the way. Well done Boks! We are so proud of you 💚
@@KKOPPONGbut his absence and the match official’s influence created a loaded deck against the ABs…. Yes they fought hard and just fell short. But to see some glaring calls go against them. Frizell was lazy and a coin toss if in bin or just penalty. Canes red card set the standard for kalisi to get a red card, Eben leading with elbow / forearm striking canes head ignored prior to cane getting sent off when there was intent…. There were missed calls both ways too. Colby yellow fine, as Aaron smith coped that two weeks prior against Ireland.
The thing I really appreciate about Jacques Nienaber is how classy he was in the press conference after the loss to Ireland. Self awaredness, humility, straight-forward answers. It was such a contrast to Eddie Jones after the Wallabies losses to Wales and Fiji.
BEST moment in RWC . . . . . .Ozzies going home in pool stages and at the end of the RWC . . . . . seeing England at the bottom of the World Cricket table . . . . 🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a South African, my heart goes out to Sam Cane. He can be proud of what he did for AB’s. He got the red, but there was no intention in that. Play on and forget the card. Make history
As an Irishman living in the States and watching the games in a sterile atmosphere your commentary/reports were fantastic, unbiased and a real rugby man’s perspective! Cheers and keep going!
I was literally refreshing waiting for this. Thanks for the journey Tim. Subscriber for life here mate. From a saffa 🇿🇦. Safe flight back home and enjoy your quality time with the fam now. I will buy you a beer sometime in the future.
As a proud South Africa and rugby lover I compliment you on a great program and will definitely continue to support you. Go BOKKE and thank you for making us proud. To the All Blacks very well played but unfortunately there can only be one winner and this time we did what needed to be done when it counted and mattered the most.
What a ride! There might never be such a WC ever again where the margins are so close. And you took us for that ride thanks Tim! Best to you and your channel, we almost felt that we were there with you on the ground. 🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆
I would just like to put this out there... Massive congrats to the French for not only hosting a magnificent World Cup but still bringing the numbers even though their team was out. They made this into the spectacle it deserved to be so massive shout out to them!
Really hope they can come out on top next time without all the media fanfare about being favorites or whatever, I never understood how playing at home is considered an advantage with all that pressure
We love and respect the ABs. We feel your pain too and just want to thank you for meeting us in the final. Wouldn't have wanted to play any other team. We are the top 2 teams in the world and this WC proved it once again! Much respect.
Thank you Olympic. Love and respect to the Boks. I was raised on rugby from a small town in New Zealand in the 60's. The All Black tour to South Africa in 1970 was followed avidly by myself. It felt like a Boer war such was the passion and reverence that All Blacks were received in the SA republic. I still remember in my mind all these years later a certain Joggie Jansen? running 50 metres diagonally untouched for a try in the corner for the boks and a certain BG Williams doing outrageous in out sidesteps for the ABs. Who can't forget the monsters who arrived on our shores in 1981 with names like Flippie Van de Merve and the gorilla from Rhodesia Ray Mordt brushing aside tacklers on the way to scoring a try in Wellington and a 24-12 win to SA. Both he and Gerry Gerimisayers( excuse the spelling) looked like robots on steroids. We got lucky in the decider in Auckland when a certain Welsh referee named Clive Norling gave us a dubious penalty in the last ' collapsed' scrum of the game. Why would the boks collapse their scrum right in front of your own posts. Such are our shared memories, such are mine. May they long continue. May God continue to bless our fine nations ( controlled politics aside)
As a Saffa, gotta say, this has got to be the most unbiased and informative rugby show during the World Cup…some big name “pundits” can really learn a thing or two from you Tim..Congrats to my team for winning the WC, but also to NZ for showing the rest of the world to NEVER underestimate you guys (something we knew as Springboks already not to do)…anyway fair play to the other teams as well, the skillset and talent shown during this world cup was unbelievable..Go well Tim 👏🏼👏🏼
Mate, it’s truly sad to know we’re not going to be hearing from you for another four years. I hope you come and visit us in SA. As a Saffa, it’s been the greatest rugby family in history, not just the team. For instance, every Friday was declared Bok Friday at the start of the RWC whereby all schools nationally would allow students to ditch their uniforms for a Springbok shirt instead. The Corporate world followed suite and I don’t know of any other country which did the same. Win or lose, this team is inspirational to so many, especially within the poorer communities. They provide hope to a seemingly hopeless country and subsequent life ahead. When you have Bongi and Mapimpi who grew up like this, too poor to own a rugby ball and had to make ones out of plastic, and then be seen raising the Web Ellis Cup, it’s incomprehensible and so inspiring. Lest we forget the unbelievable leadership of Siya who has become the greatest ambassador for rugby in the history of the sport. Of all captains, most cannot wait to hear him speak at press conferences as he is so eloquently humble and passionate. So whatever the future holds for the Boks, they elevate a nation every time they run out onto a field and the result is totally irrelevant because we’re in it for the love of the game and just to feel stronger together! All the best for the future and God speed ahead mate, you’ve been legendary. Cheers
As a South African I am slowly regaining my normal blood pressure.😅 X3 nail biter 1 point games were horrible yet brilliant. Plus thx for your great commentary
Congratulations! You have been awarded honorary SAFFA status. For your outstanding broadcasting and insight into the game. To the All Black fans my heart felt commiserations. I actually bet on the AB's, so that final was bitter sweet for me. C'mon AB'S the next WC makes it 4 titles for you.
Hi Tim, discovered your channel in week 1 of the RWC. You have been a pleasure to watch and your commentary has been unrivalled. Thanks for sharing your experience and loyalty to the game. You have been honest, neutral, insightful, accurate and genuine in all your episodes. I am only 46 but have seen my fair share of rugby games and you never cease to amaze me with your episodes and how accurately you called every game. A big thank you from a Saffer now living in Oz.
Tim......thanks for your commentary.......As South Africans, we are hugely proud of Our Boys.......Their support here at home has been monumental.......They will come back here not only as RWC Champions but also as heroes!....Enjoy the replay on the match on video.
Thanks Tim for the effort you put into this RWC, it’s been a terrific journey. Well played the ABs 🙏🏻🇳🇿🏉, our most fearsome opponents. Respect. Safe travels back home, thank you. BOKKE!! 🏉🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆💪🍺🍺🍺
Eggchaser what a wonderful host you have being during the entire RWC series what great content man! I'm gonna miss you after all this and must say my heart is broken for my AB brothers they fought like possessed warriors. 💚BOKKE💚
Hiya, Cupcake here! Big congratulations to you on this Win 👍 I watched it in my living room with my SA friends, they were on the edge of their seats, while I was a little calmer this time. So pleased for SA and Mr Kolisi in particular. Take care, your little Irish banter friend 🏆🏆🏆
@@lizzyhanahoe4197 lol..Hi Cupcake..jeez bud..think I will retire from rugby for awhile now..until my heart is declared medically fit..these boys(the Boks)loves giving us palpitations...It's been a wicked WC..lots of love and respect from the Southern tip of Africa..Your friend in rugby..(like Ox I love cupcakes)...GOBOKKE2027
Hi Tim, I can so much relate to your sentiment of having witnessed „history unfolding in front of you“ (I‘m paraphrasing). The same happened to me. I watched my first ever rugby match on June 24, 1995, in a sports bar in Pretoria, when living for 8 months in RSA during my studies. Being a German with no rugby background whatsoever that was kind of a revelation and I‘ve been a Springbok fan ever since. (I nevertheless also have been an „admirer“ of Jonah Lomu from that RWC onwards, regardless of my heart beating for the boks!) Especially when I witnessed the celebrations after the final whistle. The main 8 lane road junction in downtown Pretoria being completely blocked for 8 hours or so by a „rainbow“ crowd, white, blacks, coloreds hugging, kissing, dancing, singing, together, all of which was really very much a thing at the time. So yes, sometimes we are privileged to witness history happening. I said it before in one of my comments: I really love the style of your videos, your unwavering impartiality (even after the ENG - RSA semi final!!!), your emotional intelligence and your deep understanding of rugby whilst never boring your audience with technical details but rather showing the big picture and pointing out the decisive moments and explaining why something mattered. So you have really earned me as a fan of your channel!!! Keep on going and all the best for you. 🙋🏻♂️
Howzit Tim : Like so many others; your committed contribution has been MUCH appreciated ! As a South African; who by lousy coincidence; I have been overseas with no real-time TV viewing possible; so YOUR channel has been my only contact throughout the 2023 RWC .... I was stranded in Denver on an uncertain; very dicy 24 Hr. delay; arriving in the UK yesterday morning to be able to share the FINAL live with Family ! I return home this upcoming weekend; bursting with pride ! Again : Thank You; Mate ! 🏉🇿🇦
AB fan in Japan, searching for informed content after every game has been a big challenge but you've always been there Tim, thank you very much! Insightful and humble enough to change your takes in the face of the evidence, which is unusual. good for you and thanks for the entertainment!
New Zealand can keep their heads high: they fought to the bitter end with 14 men. Although the game was marred by yellow and red card decisions, unnecessary interruptions, sometimes scrappy and unattractive rugby - it was still an intense and enthralling contest. Two of the greatest rivals in world rugby. In the end there could only be one winner. Congratulations to the Springboks. Love and respect to the All Blacks
PSTD continuously giving players PTSD. Player of the tournament for me. 😂 It still hasn’t kicked in yet as a Bok fan. The tears were flowing though and I have a moment in history to cherish and share with my kids and grandchildren. Credit to the All Blacks and their fans. We (Bok fans) admire you gents. 🫡 Lastly, credit to you Tim. I have LOVED this journey. Subscriber now as well.
I love coming to RUclips to see how respectful our two nations are really. Instagram and TikTok have been a black hole for hatred against South Africa that I just can’t understand. But I watched the game sat next to kiwis, and it was nothing but love after the game. The greatest two team match up of all time
Completely agree, the comment sections on instagram have been so negative and feral.....good to see lots more people appreciating the Boks win and the game as they deserve on youtube
To be honest if you go to ANY instagram comments ection its full of "woman coffee cup" posts, "go back to the kitchen", conspiricies, soft slurs, fun-haters, 100 reply insult chains, and just the general lowest of the low. RUclips is where its at these days if you want actual civilised conversation, especially when it comes to sport. Huge W to South Africa and well fought AB from an Englishman.
Wouldn't have been a final any other way, this game will go down in history as one of the greatest! Always special when the green and blacks meet on a field! Massive respect to the ABs
This was my favourite World Cup ever. As a Saffa, yes it's mostly because of the Boks' performance. And the fact that I got to experience world cup winning vibes twice. The first was Portugal's win over Fiji. 🎉 But a big part of it was your channel. Loved the hot takes, loved the fan videos, loved the previews, the team selection videos, the combined 23 videos, the morning after reviews. Just love your channel. Thank you so much.
Two brilliant teams. It could have gone either way. Fourie was so brave and really did well in the absence of Marx and Mbonambi. Every single player on the field played their hearts out! Congratulations to the Bokke, your perseverance really counted x 3 🎉 Very proud of our team.
Well done Tim, you will forever be connected to the memory of RWC23 to many people all over the world. This final was insane, and also the first time I felt sorry for NZ while at the same time elated that my Boks got the Double. Thanks for the memories! 🍺
Thank you for giving your wife a Big Thank You. She is your Biggesr Supporter on your Channel. My Biggest Supporter (my wife of 40 years) passed away last month after a courageous battle against a brain tumour. She was so looking forward to watching the Rugby World Cup. She would have loved to see the Moment that SA Won the World Cup for a 4th Time. Thank you Bokke for The Win. Saffa living in the UK
@@diogeneslantern18 Nothing against doing a series sort of thing, just not with/through Netflix and not of the Drive to Survive trope, manufacturing toxicity/drama that doesn't exist for clicks/revenue.
From SA. Feels good to win, but I can't help but feel for Cane and the Kiwis. You fellas have a lot to be proud of. Thanks also for great coverage - Eggchasers. Class act.
You right Rassie is from Despatch, Port Elizabeth and so is Siya. In my last year of rugby in 1987 u15 level I played against Rassie at school vs Despatch. The great Danie Gerber is also from Despatch. ❤❤
What a great WC and not just because the Boks won but to all the players and those who made this possible, its been truly memorable and will be remembered for a long time. Tim you added HUGE value to my RWC experience, thanks mate, you're a proper rugby fan and a real gent.
Scotsman here. Well done to both SA & NZ; really hard to split them. On a personal note, if we continue to play as we have been in the 6 N's, we might get a more realistic group placing next time.
Scotland were great! But more than anything, this Springbok win shows that if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best. Wales had a gift and stuffed it.
What an adventure you brought us on Tim, The best world cup I can remember and what a fitting final to end it all. Well done Boks, what a team and what mentality, well deserved world champions again, the competition had so many moments that were decided by inches or the bounce of a ball and it seems rugby is in a really good place. Well done France for making it the spectacle it was and the fans of all nations that brought colour, noise and passion to what is deservedly the greatest rugby competition in the world - I really look forward to your future content,
Savea's conduct when he took over as captain was exemplary. You could tell he may not be pleased with some of the decisions but he just sucked it up and tried to re-energise his team. A lesson to Farrell?
Yeah, if anything he inspired a 14men team to look like 16men team and yes... Farrell can really learn from him proper conduct. He is such a unsportsman like character and honestly is just a disgrace to the game of rugby
I hope you dont stop your content now that the RWC is over? I've thoroughly enjoyed your objective input... so very refreshing compared to the "professionals." Thank your family for all of us for lending you to us 😆....well done NZ and let's go Boks Job well done Eggsy
Nice to see some tennis greats Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the stands supporting the rugby. Federer's mom is South African so he was supporting the boks and met with the players in the changing room after. American NFL quarterback legend Tom Brady also posted a huge support video for the springboks and rugby in general.
Well put Bro! Getting through all the difficulties, injuries, politacal & racial differences the past couple of years, beating the best teams by having the tuffest route to win. Uniting a country with so many challenges. Springboks & Coaches... Greatest Of All Time "Goats"
Hi Tim, This, my first comment in Eggchasers. Thanks for always giving your honest and emotional filled comments. That’s what makes your channel special. Good on you. As a South African supporter, I’m so proud of Rassie, Jacques, Siya and the rest of the team. “You guys bring the nation together” I think the best two teams in the world represented rugby in RWC 2023 final. Now the world is back on order with SA and NZ, number 1 and 2 in the world. Go Bokke!.
Can we have a video that breakdowns your tour. Including must see attractions, accommodation, ticket prices, traveling tips, the world cup vibe and the french in general etc etc. We all know how expensive Europe is, i think it will be a good idea to give the general public an idea of the effort and planning that goes into this production.
Hi Tim! Rugby fan from Romania, lucky to have come across your videos many months ago. Only to tell that for me you've managed to revive the ethos of the amateur era in rugby union. Very well done with this RWC and many thanks! I think it may be rather too early to call the 2023 Springboks the greatest team in history. Arguably in the history of the pro era...
Thank you Tim for the riveting rugby journey! I've been quietly following you all the way through your experience, and I'm pretty much obsessed because every time I see a video from Eggchasers I instantly click. As you said to Rassie, NEVER CHANGE, your brilliant at what you do! Anyways, lovely channel and super thankful to you for making it feel like we're in the stadiums with you. Thank you. Wishing you continued success in the future!
Tim, you are a ficking legend! So balanced and a man who just loves rugby, thanks for all the pods!! Yesterday was the greatest day of my life, I'm watching highlights in paris 7 mimosas down and that trophy ceremony just brought a tear to me eye! Glad you were part of the greatest day in SA sporting history. Keep up the pods!
Thank you Tim, I really enjoy your podcasts and your love for rugby shines through in every episode. Wishing you all the best, keep producing the excellent content about the sport we love.
Thanks for journeying with us right to the end Tim. It was a privilege. Congrats Bokke and thank you thank you thank you …but to my AB friends I want to say that despite the scoreboard, there was no loser. The margins were incredibly small and the roles could have easily been reversed. You can hold your heads high and we continue to respect you and admire the brand of rugby that you play. Both teams yesterday showcased what rugby on this level is all about. Pity about the red card, but in some way I felt it galvanised the AB to give their utmost best in the second halve.
"May the best in me bring out the best in you." This is the spirit of competition, and I really feel both teams have it their all. As an ABs fan I'm gutted, but nothing but respect and awe for the Springboks. May we meet again!
Commiserations NZ, that was a massive shift and on most nights, would have been enough for the W. You can be extremely proud of your warriors, everyone of them, to the man, gave it their all. I'm gutted for Sam, yellow yes, never red though. A few soft yellows dished out but that's what the game has become. Swings and roundabouts but in a game of such small margins, it proved decisive. I'm super proud of the Boks too, I am a South African after all. They ground out 3 victories on 3 consecutive weekends by 1 point in all 3. Truly remarkable! A modern day sporting miracle! No question! An amazing finale to an amazing RWC, 2027 will be very different. Love, peace and respect to you all... God bless...
Hi Tim, I check for your updates first thing every day. You have truly made this RWC something more special than usual. Save journey home. From SA with great appreciation. Will try to meet BOKS on Tuesday at Oliver Thambo.
As a die hard Springbok supporter I always have the greatest love and respect for the All Blacks - Everyone calls it the greatest rivalry but I personally feel its more like sibling rivalry.
The allblack scrum closed the gap with Fourie at 2, he did extremely well to hang on. The scrum didn’t get the ascendency it would’ve I feel if Bongi hadn’t left the field so early. Our lineout would have possibly been better off too. Unbelievable defensive effort from the Springboks to defend a good first half. I would have loved this game to have played out with both Bongi and Cane on the park. Epic clash of two titans that could have gone either way 🇳🇿⚔️🇿🇦 Both teams would’ve been humble in defeat and NZ showed their pedigree and class👏🏽
Tim ur channel and ur insight has been a highlight of this World Cup. You have endeavoured to understand why this tournament and our team, means so much to us South Africans. You have treated all teams, coaches, refs etc with respect and courtesy. Well done. So proud of our Bokke team. Maybe World Rugby will now give us another chance to host the World Cup again here in South Africa.
Your unbiased reviews and thoughts this WC have been amazing and true rugby journalism. Look forward to the future of this channel. Boks weren't gonna run the AB's like in Twickenham...way too many miles on them with this tough route to the final. Plus the rain! Rassie & Co's knew this. Hence the old school forwards and kicking game...and thus a 7-1 bench. AB's were amazing in 2nd half. Feel for Cane. That was all the hyped intensity that just spilt over. AB's CAN HOLD THEIR HEADS HIGH!! What a game! LOVE from a Safa living in NZ
Hey Tim! We are so grateful for your channel, as it is so accurate and full of detail. This world cup was a thorougly exiting journey with your prompt commentry after each game. One can see that you really, really love this game, as it shines through in each and every podcast. Hope to see much more of your work in future.
Good, intense final.The bounce of the ball separates 2 sides. My recollection is "Yeah, sorry Ardie I just saw the replay, didn't realise you actually released him" - Wayne Barnes.
Oh yes, MUST say this! In SA there is tremendous respect for England and All Blacks. That semi!! England doesn't have one thing to feel bad about, they were brilliant! If BOKS don't play we cheer for ABs, then Aussies and Argentina.
Definitely the best Springbok rugby team I have ever barracked for in my life. Thanks for your great content. It was really a pleasure to just listen to a fellow rugby lover delivering unbiased commentary on this World Cup.
Yep I have not slept, I have watched highlight, after highlight and rewatched and analysed and and...how incredibly heart breaking for the All Blacks, I feel their pain. Now you see what I keep saying Rugby isn't just a sport to South africans. New Zealand are pure class and my favourite people I have ever met while traveling. Thank you again Tim.
Huge thanks, Tim, for adding so much rich colour and texture to an absolutely magnificent tournament. It was as though I had an old friend submitting video dispatches from the front line - this was my lifeline as no one in my clearly delusional and odd circle is truly interested in this sport. The genuine passion for the game coupled with a lack of the usual hyperbole was a breath of fresh air. The result… 22 years after last lacing up my boots (Go! Causeway Bay RFC!!!) I shall return to the game at veterans level… what could go wrong :-D Thank you, simply, thank you. Nick (former Wigan St Pat’s, Wigan RUFC, and fellow Lancastrian)
Tim, thank you once again for your incredible and knowledgeable coverage of an amazing World Cup! Keep up the good work and looking forward to see you grow in the months to come.
@@oldtighthead2459 true but I think PSDT in other words make be the greatest flanker of all time. Mccaw will always be up there as one the goats of the game and I think PSDT has entered that convo too.
Thanks mate for your trip through the World Cup and taking us with you. I’ve really enjoyed your show and unbiased view. I’m a proud Kiwi and a massive All Blacks fan so it’s been a tough last 24 hours. Massive respect to the Boks well done South Africa. What an amazing game of Rugby on so many fronts. Not a perfect last Hurrah for so many All Black legends, but still, what a game to end on. So Proud of our Boys. All Black guts, determination, and Honour till the End. Coach Fozzie your a legend and we love ya mate. Some good young men coming through for our team so the future is looking good. Love the game!! Bring on ‘27!!
Yes my friend. What an amazing contest between two worldclass teams. As a BOK supporter I am proud but I am also proud of people like yourself for such amazing honesty in your comments. Really enjoyed your videos. Kind regards from South Africa.
Hey Tim, just want to thank you for taking us through this incredible journey, it's been a pleasure and adventure. Thanks for all your effort and hard work mate. Greetings from Cape Town
It's been awesome, thanks Tim. Can hardly believe its all over now... Appreciate your content & unbiased, fair commentary. #GoBokke #RWC2023 #RWCFinal2023
My take this morning is the same take I had during the game. AB had all the opportunities in the world to put points on the board but instead opted for trying to break through a really tough defence instead of taking undefendable points and doing it on multiple occasions. That unreal feeling of repeatedly getting away with something you really shouldn't. They lost this game with those bad decisions and that's what's got to hurt because they put in a herculean effort in the second half. I'm sure everyone knows that second half is when we shine and they throttled us in our traditionally most advantages period. Your take on lomax and co as top of the heap is spot on. As for greatest team at a rugby world cup....I can't see Dan Carter and Richie team not putting those points on the board so I can't agree with you there. We absolutely without a shadow of a doubt have had the most storied world cup journey ever though.
Thanks Tim for taking us on your WC journey through France.. top class content.. congrats to NZ on qn incredible tournament and final... to Siya qnd our Boks, thank you Thank you thank you... you are incredible and we can't wait to celebrate with you when you back on SA soil..👌👌🥂🥂
I had one hell of a journey in this world cup living vicariously through Tim. I hope I bump into Tim one day and I can treat him to a pint. Now on the game, incredible. The main thing i reflected on was how intense the game was but so respectful at the same time, no fights, no arguing with the ref, no dirty dark arts between the teams. The respect was on display.
Thanks for the content Tim, been a great World Cup and a tough final. Didn’t get the result this time but to put the pressure on 15 Boks that the 14 ABs did was epic. Feel bad for Cane and Fozzie, but at the start of the tournament, to say the ABs would get to the final would have been a fine achievement! But once you’re there, you want to win it! Feel great for the Boks, on the pedestal again fellas, the only way is down 😂😂 champions South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤
Dude your content was amazing for this game that we love, thank you, I love your honesty and telling it like it is. I AM SO F@CKING HAPPY I CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF, AMA BOKE BBOKE!!!!!!
Going to miss these Tim, you've been such a joy to watch, you and Jim are the first post match discussions I go to, even just to hear your initial thoughts and insights, pure class!
Tim, I could not agree more - this World Cup Springbok team [including the coaching staff] is the best team ever - the road wc battle map, the humility and that they just managed to find a way, time and time again... Respect
I have been singing the tune of PSDT..and this is why the last ball is kicked, he will still be chasing..what a player...Thanks for this wonderful platform fm Capetown.
Thinking about last night one thing becomes very clear. SA had 3 brutal close matches + a loss to Ireland....they were battle hardened. Every time they had a chance to slot 3 points,Pollard took the shot.They knew every point mattered. When NZ were offered similar kicks,they went for the corner,they were convinced they could score tries at will because they had been able to do that all tournament.....not against SA though. Love NZ to bits,and feel sorry for Cane,those incidents happen 3/4 times a game. Well done SA.
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As an All Blacks supporter, all I am is 100% proud of the All Blacks because they played like All Blacks. Win or lose that's the most important thing. Even better, they entered the RWC as a NZ rugby team and transformed into All Blacks. With 14 men on the field they kept playing like All Blacks. In 100 years, it won't matter to NZ or the rugby world how many world cups the All Blacks have won but it will matter if they stop playing like All Blacks. Since 1905 pulling on the black jersey has enabled men from the bottom of the world to ascend to something more. May that continue. Well done the Boks, huge respect. These games are truly a battle of the titans.
As a Bok supporter I gotta pay tribute to that NZ team. Could have won it and what a heroic performance from the 14 men in black. RESPECT
I'm South African, and must say you guys should be damn proud of that All Black team. After the red, I was hoping the Springboks would be dominant. And although it looked that way at half time, the All Blacks came out in the 2nd half and showed so much grit and fighting spirit. When we lost Kolisi to the yellow, we conceded a try. Yet the All Blacks were on the attack with man down for most of the match. Big props, and both teams showed why the SA v NZ games are always legendary
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Well said, I'm a saffa and I wanted this final from the beginning and I'm glad we had the chance to witness it. To be honest I felt a bit cheated when Sam Cane was sent off but what a statement the All Blacks made. The way they played, man I'm overjoyed the Boks won but hell I wish there didn't have to be a loser because they were absolute champs. You guys can be so proud of your team! Well played, till next time!
Well said.. Great respect for the all blacks.. Just a shame.. Someone must be on the receiving end in these battles.. Both teams deserves to be winners
As an AB supporter, there is no way we were robbed.
Even before the tournament l said sloppy tackles and red cards were going to stretch team tolerances.
The draw was the draw and the result is going to stand in history as testimony to a truly EPIC final and win by the Bokke. Congratulations.South Africa.
The way they played even with just 14 men... if anything that sendoff inspired them but I must admit I felt a bit robbed. I wanted this to be a fair contest from start to finish, you have to do it within the structure of the game though
strongly disagree with that statement, they were robbed of the world cup evidence showed 3 dangerous tackles made by SA that should have been red or yellow cards plus the scrum at the end of the game that the all black contested and won but penalty were given to SA.
Classy response. Fair.
Congratulations. Your'e oh!! soo virtuous...
@marnusrileycollins1780 please show the "evidence" so much whining, you want south africans to feel bad for winning
From a young guy here in a backwater rural township in south africa I want to say thank you Tim. Your takes of this world cup was always what I came on for. You were great and so unbiased. I hope your channel blow up huge and successful.
Congratulations from a kiwi, your lot are as hard as nails. Looking forward to meeting again next year. Winners are grinners - enjoy!
Tim you have a free beer any rugby place you stop. Including here in the US!
Tim is a top bloke.
Dankie kaffertjie!!!
Rassie was right at the back of the group when they lifted the trophy. Proof in the pudding. That is REAL humilty. He is truly a servant of South African Rugby and puts the team first. What a legend.
…and our useless piece of trash president literally grabs the trophy from Siya’s hands to grab some glory.
Rassie the fox, I love him to bits. He does not like publicity and to be in the front. He is amazing and we are so privileged to have him in SA
Unlike our president who went straight to the front and wanted to be in all the photos but did none of the hard work 😡
A servant of SA? With the condition the country is in he sucks!
But the God of the rainbow nation Kalisi sure was in front. Almost like it’s all theater.
And Ramaphosa right at the front LOL.
That SA team is hard as a coffin nail. De Clerk was like a Jack Russell Terrier, and DeToit was just immense. Congratulations South Africa!
Im a proud South African an i agree Steph is just something else. I dont know how that guy does it week after week
De Clerk is really a great player.
What’s “hard” about riding on the back of disgraceful refereeing decisions?
@@neilrobson3064 I'm English, and I felt the same last week. However, ya can't deny the toughness of that SA, double world cup winning team.
@@neilrobson3064why do you target the springboks? Target the culprits = world rugby if you feel aggrieved.
Rassie tried to point it out and got banned. Why didn't you support him when he made his video? Or were you too busy enjoying the rub of the green to see the truth.
Inconsistencies need to be ironed out as rassie rightfully pointed out.
Am sure he will be thrilled if something was done.
For now, stop diminishing the Boks achievement and focus on the real problem!
I so wanted the AB’s to win BUT fair play Boks your passion, determination and complete commitment was unbelievable. You deserved the win. Well played.
Fair comment. Classy response.
Thank you from a proud South .African.
As a kiwi, I'm still hurting. But seeing Kolisi lifting the cup again, I unexpectedly felt elated. Despite the intense rivalry I see SA as friends, and I love celebrating my friends' successes with them.
And Ox's celebration dances made me smile. His positivity is so infectious
@@brontanesullivan1985thank you, that’s a classy response and so different to many AB supporters’ comments on FB who are blaming the ‘biased officials’ for their loss. Huge respect for the ABs from a bok supporter. You always have a great team and these big games are often decided on fine margins.
@@annetteelliott1494then you’re not really a fan… or you would see it for the gimme it was to SA on the backs of France, England and NZ a political coup for the shitty rainbow 🌈 nation
As South African and a bok supporter. Firstly thank you for your commentary, I was proud of both the Boks and All Blacks, My hart goes out to New Zealand, but also extremely proud of our Boks. Thank for your positive preception of all the games.
BOKKE 🎉❤
We the devastated at losing to the Bokkes but your team showed us levels to the game that deserves so much respect. The people of NZ are still heart broken but we have learned so much from your players and the fans who are pure class - 2023 changed the story of South Africa Rugby you are our brothers for ever more - respect
Arendse's try-saving tackle was every bit as good, and as valuable as a try.
National Geographic Moves 🏉✨️💕🐆
Kinda reminded me of Japie Mulder's tackle on Jonah Lomu. Cheslin's tackle on Jordan was also reminiscent of Chester Williams on Jeff Wilson.
As a Bok supporter, we are over the moon, but nothing but respect for the ABs! There is no better rugby nation on earth to judge yourself against than the ABs, hence the massive 102 year old rivalry with the Boks. Sam can keep his head high, that red card was inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. Looking forward to all future chapters! 🇿🇦
Inconsequential?
Imo they played alot better with 14 men 😂
@@iamdanna9621they didn’t lose because of his absence…they fought greatly.
Absolute respect to the All Blacks. They were much better on attack than us, but rugby is also about great defence, and the Springboks supplied that in bucketloads through the entire World Cup, facing every top 6 team along the way. Well done Boks! We are so proud of you 💚
@@KKOPPONGbut his absence and the match official’s influence created a loaded deck against the ABs…. Yes they fought hard and just fell short. But to see some glaring calls go against them. Frizell was lazy and a coin toss if in bin or just penalty. Canes red card set the standard for kalisi to get a red card, Eben leading with elbow / forearm striking canes head ignored prior to cane getting sent off when there was intent…. There were missed calls both ways too. Colby yellow fine, as Aaron smith coped that two weeks prior against Ireland.
The thing I really appreciate about Jacques Nienaber is how classy he was in the press conference after the loss to Ireland. Self awaredness, humility, straight-forward answers. It was such a contrast to Eddie Jones after the Wallabies losses to Wales and Fiji.
BEST moment in RWC . . . . . .Ozzies going home in pool stages and at the end of the RWC . . . . . seeing England at the bottom of the World Cricket table . . . . 🤣🤣🤣🤣
As a South African, my heart goes out to Sam Cane. He can be proud of what he did for AB’s. He got the red, but there was no intention in that. Play on and forget the card. Make history
As an Irishman living in the States and watching the games in a sterile atmosphere your commentary/reports were fantastic, unbiased and a real rugby man’s perspective! Cheers and keep going!
I was literally refreshing waiting for this. Thanks for the journey Tim. Subscriber for life here mate. From a saffa 🇿🇦. Safe flight back home and enjoy your quality time with the fam now. I will buy you a beer sometime in the future.
Thank you so much for taking us on the journey! It's been an incredible world cup, made even better with your coverage. Safe journey back!
As a proud South Africa and rugby lover I compliment you on a great program and will definitely continue to support you. Go BOKKE and thank you for making us proud. To the All Blacks very well played but unfortunately there can only be one winner and this time we did what needed to be done when it counted and mattered the most.
What a ride! There might never be such a WC ever again where the margins are so close. And you took us for that ride thanks Tim! Best to you and your channel, we almost felt that we were there with you on the ground.
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I would just like to put this out there... Massive congrats to the French for not only hosting a magnificent World Cup but still bringing the numbers even though their team was out. They made this into the spectacle it deserved to be so massive shout out to them!
Really hope they can come out on top next time without all the media fanfare about being favorites or whatever, I never understood how playing at home is considered an advantage with all that pressure
Greetings from Dublin Ireland 🇮🇪
Tim thanks for letting us ride along twas mighty
Keep up the good work .Congratulations to the Boks.
We love and respect the ABs. We feel your pain too and just want to thank you for meeting us in the final. Wouldn't have wanted to play any other team. We are the top 2 teams in the world and this WC proved it once again! Much respect.
I second this much love and respect to NZ❤️🔥 from South Africa 🇿🇦
I have friends in New Zealand ....
Ireland and France were robbed by s/h refs.
BOKKE 🎉❤
Thank you Olympic. Love and respect to the Boks. I was raised on rugby from a small town in New Zealand in the 60's. The All Black tour to South Africa in 1970 was followed avidly by myself. It felt like a Boer war such was the passion and reverence that All Blacks were received in the SA republic. I still remember in my mind all these years later a certain Joggie Jansen? running 50 metres diagonally untouched for a try in the corner for the boks and a certain BG Williams doing outrageous in out sidesteps for the ABs. Who can't forget the monsters who arrived on our shores in 1981 with names like Flippie Van de Merve and the gorilla from Rhodesia Ray Mordt brushing aside
tacklers on the way to scoring a try in Wellington and a 24-12 win to SA. Both he and Gerry Gerimisayers( excuse the spelling)
looked like robots on steroids. We got lucky in the decider in Auckland when a certain Welsh referee named Clive Norling gave us a dubious penalty in the last ' collapsed' scrum of the game. Why would the boks collapse their scrum right in front of your own posts. Such are our shared memories, such are mine. May they long continue. May God continue to bless our fine nations ( controlled politics aside)
As a Saffa, gotta say, this has got to be the most unbiased and informative rugby show during the World Cup…some big name “pundits” can really learn a thing or two from you Tim..Congrats to my team for winning the WC, but also to NZ for showing the rest of the world to NEVER underestimate you guys (something we knew as Springboks already not to do)…anyway fair play to the other teams as well, the skillset and talent shown during this world cup was unbelievable..Go well Tim 👏🏼👏🏼
Mate, it’s truly sad to know we’re not going to be hearing from you for another four years. I hope you come and visit us in SA.
As a Saffa, it’s been the greatest rugby family in history, not just the team. For instance, every Friday was declared Bok Friday at the start of the RWC whereby all schools nationally would allow students to ditch their uniforms for a Springbok shirt instead. The Corporate world followed suite and I don’t know of any other country which did the same.
Win or lose, this team is inspirational to so many, especially within the poorer communities. They provide hope to a seemingly hopeless country and subsequent life ahead. When you have Bongi and Mapimpi who grew up like this, too poor to own a rugby ball and had to make ones out of plastic, and then be seen raising the Web Ellis Cup, it’s incomprehensible and so inspiring. Lest we forget the unbelievable leadership of Siya who has become the greatest ambassador for rugby in the history of the sport. Of all captains, most cannot wait to hear him speak at press conferences as he is so eloquently humble and passionate. So whatever the future holds for the Boks, they elevate a nation every time they run out onto a field and the result is totally irrelevant because we’re in it for the love of the game and just to feel stronger together!
All the best for the future and God speed ahead mate, you’ve been legendary. Cheers
As a South African I am slowly regaining my normal blood pressure.😅 X3 nail biter 1 point games were horrible yet brilliant. Plus thx for your great commentary
Congratulations! You have been awarded honorary SAFFA status. For your outstanding broadcasting and insight into the game. To the All Black fans my heart felt commiserations. I actually bet on the AB's, so that final was bitter sweet for me. C'mon AB'S the next WC makes it 4 titles for you.
Hi Tim, discovered your channel in week 1 of the RWC. You have been a pleasure to watch and your commentary has been unrivalled. Thanks for sharing your experience and loyalty to the game. You have been honest, neutral, insightful, accurate and genuine in all your episodes. I am only 46 but have seen my fair share of rugby games and you never cease to amaze me with your episodes and how accurately you called every game. A big thank you from a Saffer now living in Oz.
Well said Charl.
Could not agree more !!!
Tim......thanks for your commentary.......As South Africans, we are hugely proud of Our Boys.......Their support here at home has been monumental.......They will come back here not only as RWC Champions but also as heroes!....Enjoy the replay on the match on video.
Thanks Tim for the effort you put into this RWC, it’s been a terrific journey. Well played the ABs 🙏🏻🇳🇿🏉, our most fearsome opponents. Respect. Safe travels back home, thank you. BOKKE!! 🏉🇿🇦🏆🏆🏆🏆💪🍺🍺🍺
Respect to our biggest rivals always 👏👌🇿🇦
Eggchaser what a wonderful host you have being during the entire RWC series what great content man! I'm gonna miss you after all this and must say my heart is broken for my AB brothers they fought like possessed warriors. 💚BOKKE💚
Thanks for all your work..made us feel like we were there in Paris...So glad for our boys lifting the Cup back to back...And all respect to the ABs
Hiya, Cupcake here! Big congratulations to you on this Win 👍 I watched it in my living room with my SA friends, they were on the edge of their seats, while I was a little calmer this time. So pleased for SA and Mr Kolisi in particular. Take care, your little Irish banter friend 🏆🏆🏆
@@lizzyhanahoe4197 lol..Hi Cupcake..jeez bud..think I will retire from rugby for awhile now..until my heart is declared medically fit..these boys(the Boks)loves giving us palpitations...It's been a wicked WC..lots of love and respect from the Southern tip of Africa..Your friend in rugby..(like Ox I love cupcakes)...GOBOKKE2027
Hi Tim, I can so much relate to your sentiment of having witnessed „history unfolding in front of you“ (I‘m paraphrasing). The same happened to me. I watched my first ever rugby match on June 24, 1995, in a sports bar in Pretoria, when living for 8 months in RSA during my studies. Being a German with no rugby background whatsoever that was kind of a revelation and I‘ve been a Springbok fan ever since. (I nevertheless also have been an „admirer“ of Jonah Lomu from that RWC onwards, regardless of my heart beating for the boks!) Especially when I witnessed the celebrations after the final whistle. The main 8 lane road junction in downtown Pretoria being completely blocked for 8 hours or so by a „rainbow“ crowd, white, blacks, coloreds hugging, kissing, dancing, singing, together, all of which was really very much a thing at the time. So yes, sometimes we are privileged to witness history happening.
I said it before in one of my comments: I really love the style of your videos, your unwavering impartiality (even after the ENG - RSA semi final!!!), your emotional intelligence and your deep understanding of rugby whilst never boring your audience with technical details but rather showing the big picture and pointing out the decisive moments and explaining why something mattered. So you have really earned me as a fan of your channel!!! Keep on going and all the best for you. 🙋🏻♂️
Howzit Tim : Like so many others; your committed contribution has been MUCH appreciated ! As a South African; who by lousy coincidence; I have been overseas with no real-time TV viewing possible; so YOUR channel has been my only contact throughout the 2023 RWC .... I was stranded in Denver on an uncertain; very dicy 24 Hr. delay; arriving in the UK yesterday morning to be able to share the FINAL live with Family ! I return home this upcoming weekend; bursting with pride ! Again : Thank You; Mate ! 🏉🇿🇦
AB fan in Japan, searching for informed content after every game has been a big challenge but you've always been there Tim, thank you very much! Insightful and humble enough to change your takes in the face of the evidence, which is unusual. good for you and thanks for the entertainment!
New Zealand can keep their heads high: they fought to the bitter end with 14 men. Although the game was marred by yellow and red card decisions, unnecessary interruptions, sometimes scrappy and unattractive rugby - it was still an intense and enthralling contest. Two of the greatest rivals in world rugby. In the end there could only be one winner. Congratulations to the Springboks. Love and respect to the All Blacks
Thank you for your unbiased comments! And thank you we are so proud of our Springbok team
PSTD continuously giving players PTSD. Player of the tournament for me. 😂
It still hasn’t kicked in yet as a Bok fan. The tears were flowing though and I have a moment in history to cherish and share with my kids and grandchildren.
Credit to the All Blacks and their fans. We (Bok fans) admire you gents. 🫡
Lastly, credit to you Tim. I have LOVED this journey. Subscriber now as well.
Ardie Savea player of the tournament.
I love coming to RUclips to see how respectful our two nations are really. Instagram and TikTok have been a black hole for hatred against South Africa that I just can’t understand. But I watched the game sat next to kiwis, and it was nothing but love after the game. The greatest two team match up of all time
Completely agree, the comment sections on instagram have been so negative and feral.....good to see lots more people appreciating the Boks win and the game as they deserve on youtube
To be honest if you go to ANY instagram comments ection its full of "woman coffee cup" posts, "go back to the kitchen", conspiricies, soft slurs, fun-haters, 100 reply insult chains, and just the general lowest of the low. RUclips is where its at these days if you want actual civilised conversation, especially when it comes to sport. Huge W to South Africa and well fought AB from an Englishman.
Wouldn't have been a final any other way, this game will go down in history as one of the greatest! Always special when the green and blacks meet on a field! Massive respect to the ABs
This was my favourite World Cup ever. As a Saffa, yes it's mostly because of the Boks' performance. And the fact that I got to experience world cup winning vibes twice. The first was Portugal's win over Fiji. 🎉 But a big part of it was your channel. Loved the hot takes, loved the fan videos, loved the previews, the team selection videos, the combined 23 videos, the morning after reviews. Just love your channel. Thank you so much.
Two brilliant teams. It could have gone either way. Fourie was so brave and really did well in the absence of Marx and Mbonambi. Every single player on the field played their hearts out! Congratulations to the Bokke, your perseverance really counted x 3 🎉 Very proud of our team.
Your channel was my "go to" channel for RWC 2023. A job superbly done. Thanks so much 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Well done Tim, you will forever be connected to the memory of RWC23 to many people all over the world.
This final was insane, and also the first time I felt sorry for NZ while at the same time elated that my Boks got the Double.
Thanks for the memories! 🍺
Thank you for giving your wife a Big Thank You. She is your Biggesr Supporter on your Channel. My Biggest Supporter (my wife of 40 years) passed away last month after a courageous battle against a brain tumour. She was so looking forward to watching the Rugby World Cup. She would have loved to see the Moment that SA Won the World Cup for a 4th Time. Thank you Bokke for The Win. Saffa living in the UK
I really hope that they do a "Drive to Survive" type documentary about this world cup! What a tournament.
Thanks for taking us on this journey, Tim.
I dont considering how toxic the series is at making up bullshit stories to stir/manufacture false drama to sell the series ect.
For sure Supersport did something like chasing the sun
@@diogeneslantern18 Nothing against doing a series sort of thing, just not with/through Netflix and not of the Drive to Survive trope, manufacturing toxicity/drama that doesn't exist for clicks/revenue.
@@matthewvanrensburg3824 yes I agree. I am saywthat supersport will have had a film crew on hand for this tournament
You’ve made my WC journey so much more enjoyable! Thank you. You have earned another loyal follower 🇿🇦👍🏻
From SA. Feels good to win, but I can't help but feel for Cane and the Kiwis. You fellas have a lot to be proud of. Thanks also for great coverage - Eggchasers. Class act.
You right Rassie is from Despatch, Port Elizabeth and so is Siya. In my last year of rugby in 1987 u15 level I played against Rassie at school vs Despatch. The great Danie Gerber is also from Despatch. ❤❤
What a great WC and not just because the Boks won but to all the players and those who made this possible, its been truly memorable and will be remembered for a long time. Tim you added HUGE value to my RWC experience, thanks mate, you're a proper rugby fan and a real gent.
Scotsman here. Well done to both SA & NZ; really hard to split them. On a personal note, if we continue to play as we have been in the 6 N's, we might get a more realistic group placing next time.
You were so harshly done by the groupings, fair play though made a great account of yourselves.
Scotland will be back 🇿🇦
That is story my brother
Scotland were great! But more than anything, this Springbok win shows that if you want to be the best, you have to beat the best.
Wales had a gift and stuffed it.
What an adventure you brought us on Tim, The best world cup I can remember and what a fitting final to end it all. Well done Boks, what a team and what mentality, well deserved world champions again, the competition had so many moments that were decided by inches or the bounce of a ball and it seems rugby is in a really good place. Well done France for making it the spectacle it was and the fans of all nations that brought colour, noise and passion to what is deservedly the greatest rugby competition in the world - I really look forward to your future content,
Mate! Your wife is an ANGEL!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the marvelous journey...
Savea's conduct when he took over as captain was exemplary. You could tell he may not be pleased with some of the decisions but he just sucked it up and tried to re-energise his team. A lesson to Farrell?
Yeah, if anything he inspired a 14men team to look like 16men team and yes... Farrell can really learn from him proper conduct. He is such a unsportsman like character and honestly is just a disgrace to the game of rugby
Farrel is useless! A very bad sportsman
Ardie is a legend!
I hope you dont stop your content now that the RWC is over? I've thoroughly enjoyed your objective input... so very refreshing compared to the "professionals." Thank your family for all of us for lending you to us 😆....well done NZ and let's go Boks
Job well done Eggsy
Nice to see some tennis greats Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the stands supporting the rugby. Federer's mom is South African so he was supporting the boks and met with the players in the changing room after. American NFL quarterback legend Tom Brady also posted a huge support video for the springboks and rugby in general.
Well put Bro! Getting through all the difficulties, injuries, politacal & racial differences the past couple of years, beating the best teams by having the tuffest route to win. Uniting a country with so many challenges. Springboks & Coaches... Greatest Of All Time "Goats"
Hi Tim, This, my first comment in Eggchasers. Thanks for always giving your honest and emotional filled comments. That’s what makes your channel special. Good on you. As a South African supporter, I’m so proud of Rassie, Jacques, Siya and the rest of the team. “You guys bring the nation together” I think the best two teams in the world represented rugby in RWC 2023 final. Now the world is back on order with SA and NZ, number 1 and 2 in the world. Go Bokke!.
Can we have a video that breakdowns your tour. Including must see attractions, accommodation, ticket prices, traveling tips, the world cup vibe and the french in general etc etc. We all know how expensive Europe is, i think it will be a good idea to give the general public an idea of the effort and planning that goes into this production.
Hi Tim! Rugby fan from Romania, lucky to have come across your videos many months ago. Only to tell that for me you've managed to revive the ethos of the amateur era in rugby union. Very well done with this RWC and many thanks! I think it may be rather too early to call the 2023 Springboks the greatest team in history. Arguably in the history of the pro era...
Thank you Tim for the riveting rugby journey! I've been quietly following you all the way through your experience, and I'm pretty much obsessed because every time I see a video from Eggchasers I instantly click. As you said to Rassie, NEVER CHANGE, your brilliant at what you do! Anyways, lovely channel and super thankful to you for making it feel like we're in the stadiums with you. Thank you. Wishing you continued success in the future!
Tim, you are a ficking legend! So balanced and a man who just loves rugby, thanks for all the pods!! Yesterday was the greatest day of my life, I'm watching highlights in paris 7 mimosas down and that trophy ceremony just brought a tear to me eye! Glad you were part of the greatest day in SA sporting history. Keep up the pods!
Tim ! Thanks so much for your coverage ! It’s been brilliant ! Thanks so much taking us on this journey! What a champion!
Tim thank you for all your coverage of the WC ! Can’t wait to see how your channel develops over the next few months!
Thank you Tim, I really enjoy your podcasts and your love for rugby shines through in every episode. Wishing you all the best, keep producing the excellent content about the sport we love.
Thank you for your unbiased reviews and the respect you give to both SA and NZ. ❤
Thanks for journeying with us right to the end Tim. It was a privilege. Congrats Bokke and thank you thank you thank you …but to my AB friends I want to say that despite the scoreboard, there was no loser. The margins were incredibly small and the roles could have easily been reversed. You can hold your heads high and we continue to respect you and admire the brand of rugby that you play. Both teams yesterday showcased what rugby on this level is all about. Pity about the red card, but in some way I felt it galvanised the AB to give their utmost best in the second halve.
"May the best in me bring out the best in you." This is the spirit of competition, and I really feel both teams have it their all.
As an ABs fan I'm gutted, but nothing but respect and awe for the Springboks. May we meet again!
Like wise.. Respect to ABs 👌
Commiserations NZ, that was a massive shift and on most nights, would have been enough for the W. You can be extremely proud of your warriors, everyone of them, to the man, gave it their all. I'm gutted for Sam, yellow yes, never red though. A few soft yellows dished out but that's what the game has become. Swings and roundabouts but in a game of such small margins, it proved decisive. I'm super proud of the Boks too, I am a South African after all. They ground out 3 victories on 3 consecutive weekends by 1 point in all 3. Truly remarkable! A modern day sporting miracle! No question! An amazing finale to an amazing RWC, 2027 will be very different. Love, peace and respect to you all... God bless...
Thank you for your coverage of this World Cup. ps. Jesse Kriel, Deon Fourie and Kwagga Smith were all incredible in this World Cup.
Hi Tim, I check for your updates first thing every day. You have truly made this RWC something more special than usual. Save journey home. From SA with great appreciation. Will try to meet BOKS on Tuesday at Oliver Thambo.
As a die hard Springbok supporter I always have the greatest love and respect for the All Blacks - Everyone calls it the greatest rivalry but I personally feel its more like sibling rivalry.
The allblack scrum closed the gap with Fourie at 2, he did extremely well to hang on. The scrum didn’t get the ascendency it would’ve I feel if Bongi hadn’t left the field so early. Our lineout would have possibly been better off too. Unbelievable defensive effort from the Springboks to defend a good first half. I would have loved this game to have played out with both Bongi and Cane on the park. Epic clash of two titans that could have gone either way 🇳🇿⚔️🇿🇦 Both teams would’ve been humble in defeat and NZ showed their pedigree and class👏🏽
Tim ur channel and ur insight has been a highlight of this World Cup. You have endeavoured to understand why this tournament and our team, means so much to us South Africans. You have treated all teams, coaches, refs etc with respect and courtesy. Well done.
So proud of our Bokke team. Maybe World Rugby will now give us another chance to host the World Cup again here in South Africa.
Thank you for all of your work over the last few weeks. Your videos have been great and really enjoyable. Appreciate it
Thanks Tim for your insightful and always thoughtful comments. {Scotland supporter in Canada)
thanks Tim, I tried all the popular rc RUclips reviewests, and your is the most interesting and engaging, , keep up the rugby passion!
It’s been a fantastic World Cup, thanks for taking us on your journey 👏
Your unbiased reviews and thoughts this WC have been amazing and true rugby journalism. Look forward to the future of this channel.
Boks weren't gonna run the AB's like in Twickenham...way too many miles on them with this tough route to the final. Plus the rain! Rassie & Co's knew this. Hence the old school forwards and kicking game...and thus a 7-1 bench. AB's were amazing in 2nd half. Feel for Cane. That was all the hyped intensity that just spilt over. AB's CAN HOLD THEIR HEADS HIGH!! What a game! LOVE from a Safa living in NZ
Hey Tim! We are so grateful for your channel, as it is so accurate and full of detail. This world cup was a thorougly exiting journey with your prompt commentry after each game. One can see that you really, really love this game, as it shines through in each and every podcast. Hope to see much more of your work in future.
Good, intense final.The bounce of the ball separates 2 sides. My recollection is "Yeah, sorry Ardie I just saw the replay, didn't realise you actually released him" - Wayne Barnes.
I’m 100% proud of our All Black Team. Welcome home you did us proud. Respect and love to you all. ❤️🤗
Oh yes, MUST say this! In SA there is tremendous respect for England and All Blacks. That semi!! England doesn't have one thing to feel bad about, they were brilliant!
If BOKS don't play we cheer for ABs, then Aussies and Argentina.
Definitely the best Springbok rugby team I have ever barracked for in my life. Thanks for your great content. It was really a pleasure to just listen to a fellow rugby lover delivering unbiased commentary on this World Cup.
Yep I have not slept, I have watched highlight, after highlight and rewatched and analysed and and...how incredibly heart breaking for the All Blacks, I feel their pain. Now you see what I keep saying Rugby isn't just a sport to South africans. New Zealand are pure class and my favourite people I have ever met while traveling. Thank you again Tim.
Huge thanks, Tim, for adding so much rich colour and texture to an absolutely magnificent tournament. It was as though I had an old friend submitting video dispatches from the front line - this was my lifeline as no one in my clearly delusional and odd circle is truly interested in this sport. The genuine passion for the game coupled with a lack of the usual hyperbole was a breath of fresh air. The result… 22 years after last lacing up my boots (Go! Causeway Bay RFC!!!) I shall return to the game at veterans level… what could go wrong :-D Thank you, simply, thank you. Nick (former Wigan St Pat’s, Wigan RUFC, and fellow Lancastrian)
Tim, thank you once again for your incredible and knowledgeable coverage of an amazing World Cup! Keep up the good work and looking forward to see you grow in the months to come.
Loved Mccaw but my god there is genuinely an argument for PSDT being the best no:7 ever seriously wow.
Kane is a poor man's Richie Mccaw
PSTD performance in that final was absolutely incredible. I agree with you completely on your assessment.
PSDT would actually be a nr 6 in the AB,s we change the nrs...Ritchie would be 6 in the Springboks...
There is no doubt that PSDT is not only the best nr7. I would say beat rugby player for the last few years and last night cemented that.
@@oldtighthead2459 true but I think PSDT in other words make be the greatest flanker of all time. Mccaw will always be up there as one the goats of the game and I think PSDT has entered that convo too.
Thanks mate for your trip through the World Cup and taking us with you. I’ve really enjoyed your show and unbiased view. I’m a proud Kiwi and a massive All Blacks fan so it’s been a tough last 24 hours. Massive respect to the Boks well done South Africa. What an amazing game of Rugby on so many fronts. Not a perfect last Hurrah for so many All Black legends, but still, what a game to end on. So Proud of our Boys. All Black guts, determination, and Honour till the End. Coach Fozzie your a legend and we love ya mate. Some good young men coming through for our team so the future is looking good. Love the game!! Bring on ‘27!!
Yes my friend. What an amazing contest between two worldclass teams. As a BOK supporter I am proud but I am also proud of people like yourself for such amazing honesty in your comments. Really enjoyed your videos. Kind regards from South Africa.
Hey Tim, just want to thank you for taking us through this incredible journey, it's been a pleasure and adventure. Thanks for all your effort and hard work mate. Greetings from Cape Town
It's been awesome, thanks Tim. Can hardly believe its all over now... Appreciate your content & unbiased, fair commentary. #GoBokke #RWC2023 #RWCFinal2023
Your comments throughout the tournament was top class. Non biased. Please keep doing this 🎉🎉
My take this morning is the same take I had during the game. AB had all the opportunities in the world to put points on the board but instead opted for trying to break through a really tough defence instead of taking undefendable points and doing it on multiple occasions. That unreal feeling of repeatedly getting away with something you really shouldn't. They lost this game with those bad decisions and that's what's got to hurt because they put in a herculean effort in the second half. I'm sure everyone knows that second half is when we shine and they throttled us in our traditionally most advantages period. Your take on lomax and co as top of the heap is spot on.
As for greatest team at a rugby world cup....I can't see Dan Carter and Richie team not putting those points on the board so I can't agree with you there. We absolutely without a shadow of a doubt have had the most storied world cup journey ever though.
Thanks Tim for taking us on your WC journey through France.. top class content.. congrats to NZ on qn incredible tournament and final... to Siya qnd our Boks, thank you Thank you thank you... you are incredible and we can't wait to celebrate with you when you back on SA soil..👌👌🥂🥂
I had one hell of a journey in this world cup living vicariously through Tim. I hope I bump into Tim one day and I can treat him to a pint.
Now on the game, incredible. The main thing i reflected on was how intense the game was but so respectful at the same time, no fights, no arguing with the ref, no dirty dark arts between the teams. The respect was on display.
Thank you for your extraordinary coverage of RWC2023. Your channel was absolutely on the money.
Greetings & good wishes from Cape Town, South Africa.
Thanks for the content Tim, been a great World Cup and a tough final. Didn’t get the result this time but to put the pressure on 15 Boks that the 14 ABs did was epic. Feel bad for Cane and Fozzie, but at the start of the tournament, to say the ABs would get to the final would have been a fine achievement! But once you’re there, you want to win it! Feel great for the Boks, on the pedestal again fellas, the only way is down 😂😂 champions South Africa 🇿🇦 ❤
Dude your content was amazing for this game that we love, thank you, I love your honesty and telling it like it is. I AM SO F@CKING HAPPY I CANNOT CONTAIN MYSELF, AMA BOKE BBOKE!!!!!!
Thank you for your regular comments that were fair and gave a good perspective of the the world cup. I will continue looking at your podcasts
Going to miss these Tim, you've been such a joy to watch, you and Jim are the first post match discussions I go to, even just to hear your initial thoughts and insights, pure class!
Thanks for the great coverage Tim. How about some more in 2027? You have truly become a well loved RUclips influencer !!
Please do a livestream if you are going to go through the games again! Would love to relive the big moments with your thoughts included!
France was strict on live video streaming
Tim, I could not agree more - this World Cup Springbok team [including the coaching staff] is the best team ever - the road wc battle map, the humility and that they just managed to find a way, time and time again... Respect
I have been singing the tune of PSDT..and this is why the last ball is kicked, he will still be chasing..what a player...Thanks for this wonderful platform fm Capetown.
Thinking about last night one thing becomes very clear.
SA had 3 brutal close matches + a loss to Ireland....they were battle hardened.
Every time they had a chance to slot 3 points,Pollard took the shot.They knew every point mattered.
When NZ were offered similar kicks,they went for the corner,they were convinced they could score tries at will because they had been able to do that all tournament.....not against SA though.
Love NZ to bits,and feel sorry for Cane,those incidents happen 3/4 times a game.
Well done SA.