Great interview Peter! Garvey is such a legend everywhere…. and especially back from his early days in Zim! I’m honored to have played with him during Highschool in Bulawayo.
ohh when the plums..🎶go marching in, 🎶I want to be in that number🎶ohh when the plums go marching in..🎶, Plumtree school is sadly no longer the best school in Zimbabwe..😞
Peter tanks for this one bro, I believe Garvey is the best Tighthead prop to ever play our beautiful game played in Heaven, I can't think of any prop who had a work rate as high, and was as mobile as Garvey, and he could hold his own when packing a scrum, played 28 tests for the Bokke and only lost 2 I think, whenever I day dream about selecting an all time best Bokke xv he's always the tighthead, what a legend.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Always nice to see you in the comments section. Garvey was a tremendous tighthead and that skill level and agility he possessed was such an asset. You don't often see it with props.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one Peter. Adrian comes across as a very humble and great guy and it is interesting to hear his comparison of Zim Rugby vs SA Rugby, especially re the respect he received as a player! I remember the debates regarding Adrian's scrummaging and whether it was good enough for higher honours - especially in a scrum-obsessed country such as South Africa. Nick Mallett, very much under scrutiny on this very subject, used to say there are many more rucks than scrums in a match and that he would rather have a dynamic tighthead that does not walk from scrum to scrum. I genuinely believed Adrian's high workrate played a massive role in that long winning streak under Mallet. What I failed to appreciate before was just how close he was (is) on a personal level with Gary Teichmann - I wondered if this played any part in Cobus Visagie starting as the first choice 3 at the 1999 WC? Would be great to get Teich on!
Thanks Willie. That Zim/SA comparison was very interesting indeed. I agree that Mallett valued mobility over strength (for lack of a better explanation) so if you're gonna have more rucks, it makes sense to have front rankers with better ball skills. And yes, it would be great to get Teich on ... I'm looking into it!
Was not a great scrummager early on in his career, but made huge contributions over the field. His scrummaging improved the older he got. Remember reading that he rated Gary Pagel as a very tough opponent.
Great to hear directly from a popular Sharks boy and the Durban accent. Can still see images popping up on the big screens at Kings Park after some Dynamic play or move down field. The media strategy team that the Sharks had in those years still seem unparalleled as they liftined the entire Sharks Natal Rugby energy for years.
This interviewer isn't understanding that Currie Cup stretched as far as Zambia. Southern Rugby was one. Zimbabweans had represented the Boks on that basis. Ray Mordt, Skinsted, Van Jaarsveld, Garvey , Tiechmann to name a few. Then you have admin men like Andy Marinos. Corne Krige from Zambia.
Ball comes out quickly for Transvaal...Roux...Le Roux.....MMMMMMUUUUUULLLLLDDDDEEEER smashes through to score under the posts. There is only one Japie Mulder......
Old Miltonian , am happy to ever played agaist him.
Thanks for the comment, Jethro! Appreciate it.
Great interview Peter!
Garvey is such a legend everywhere…. and especially back from his early days in Zim! I’m honored to have played with him during Highschool in Bulawayo.
So glad you enjoyed it, Grant. A great blast from the past for you! My grandparents actually live in Bulawayo - small world, hey!
ohh when the plums..🎶go marching in, 🎶I want to be in that number🎶ohh when the plums go marching in..🎶,
Plumtree school is sadly no longer the best school in Zimbabwe..😞
Proud of you Mr Adrian
Thanks for the comment, Laurence. Glad you enjoyed it!
Peter tanks for this one bro, I believe Garvey is the best Tighthead prop to ever play our beautiful game played in Heaven, I can't think of any prop who had a work rate as high, and was as mobile as Garvey, and he could hold his own when packing a scrum, played 28 tests for the Bokke and only lost 2 I think, whenever I day dream about selecting an all time best Bokke xv he's always the tighthead, what a legend.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this one! Always nice to see you in the comments section.
Garvey was a tremendous tighthead and that skill level and agility he possessed was such an asset. You don't often see it with props.
My Dad moved over from the UK in the 60s on board ship with Adrian's dad to join the BSAP as it was in Rhodesia.
That's a great story! Thanks for sharing. Hope you enjoyed the interview.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one Peter. Adrian comes across as a very humble and great guy and it is interesting to hear his comparison of Zim Rugby vs SA Rugby, especially re the respect he received as a player!
I remember the debates regarding Adrian's scrummaging and whether it was good enough for higher honours - especially in a scrum-obsessed country such as South Africa. Nick Mallett, very much under scrutiny on this very subject, used to say there are many more rucks than scrums in a match and that he would rather have a dynamic tighthead that does not walk from scrum to scrum. I genuinely believed Adrian's high workrate played a massive role in that long winning streak under Mallet.
What I failed to appreciate before was just how close he was (is) on a personal level with Gary Teichmann - I wondered if this played any part in Cobus Visagie starting as the first choice 3 at the 1999 WC?
Would be great to get Teich on!
Thanks Willie. That Zim/SA comparison was very interesting indeed.
I agree that Mallett valued mobility over strength (for lack of a better explanation) so if you're gonna have more rucks, it makes sense to have front rankers with better ball skills.
And yes, it would be great to get Teich on ... I'm looking into it!
I really enjoyed this conversation !!!
I'm so glad!!
Been waiting for this...Thx!
Hope it delivered!
@@frontrowrugbyAlways!
100% a well-known icon on an international level, such a privilege knowing Adrian Garvey. He is a man with heart and lessons in life to teach.
He was a wonderful Springbok and part of a very special team that performed beautifully on the world stage. We can still be proud to this day.
Congratulations are in order Adrian, we are working with a star👌
Glad you liked it, Krystelle.
Was not a great scrummager early on in his career, but made huge contributions over the field. His scrummaging improved the older he got. Remember reading that he rated Gary Pagel as a very tough opponent.
Thanks for the comment AF. Garvs ended up being one of the mainstays of that successful Springbok side of the late 90s!
Good work Peter
Glad you enjoyed it ... Always good seeing you in the comments!
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Always liked his spirit and sense off fun.
Yeah he was fun to have on the show. Good seeing you in the comments again Seamus!
Great to hear directly from a popular Sharks boy and the Durban accent. Can still see images popping up on the big screens at Kings Park after some Dynamic play or move down field.
The media strategy team that the Sharks had in those years still seem unparalleled as they liftined the entire Sharks Natal Rugby energy for years.
Glad you enjoyed it, Steven. The Sharks media and marketing people in that era led the way. They were true trailblazers. Thanks for the comment!
Plumtree legend.
A man well loved in KZN!
A true living legend he is🤗, he is still my fav.
Thanks for the comment, Sbonelo. So glad you enjoyed the video and yes, there's only one Adrian Garvey!
Congratulations and a very good career in rugby... I am proud to have met a star of this discipline which is rugby 🏉 Proud of you Adrian 💪🏻
Thanks for the comment, Nestor. Glad you enjoyed it!
I think I've scored a few thousand tries on Jonah Lomu Rugby as him for Zimbabwe! He was a great player.
Brilliant!!
This interviewer isn't understanding that Currie Cup stretched as far as Zambia. Southern Rugby was one. Zimbabweans had represented the Boks on that basis. Ray Mordt, Skinsted, Van Jaarsveld, Garvey , Tiechmann to name a few. Then you have admin men like Andy Marinos. Corne Krige from Zambia.
Forgot Andy Marinos
Charel’s Glass!?!
It's funny how many people know the answer to this ... Is it telling us a story? ;-)
Charles Glass
Quite right! Well done, Jos!
It was Charles Glass
I remember Bobby Skinstad saying in his press conference earlier that week that the folks back home will know exactly what it means.
Charles
Correct. I always thought it was such a clever way to get around the advertising laws.
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Sasol
Ah so they only came along in 2004. The correct answer is Charles.
Ball comes out quickly for Transvaal...Roux...Le Roux.....MMMMMMUUUUUULLLLLDDDDEEEER smashes through to score under the posts.
There is only one Japie Mulder......
Mr Rule Breaker to take over all commentary duties in future!
@@frontrowrugby Must say I find great enjoyment with this Channel.
Thank you
@@1414rebel Thanks boet! Always great receiving encouragement and positive comments from you. Really appreciate it and so happy you enjoy the content!
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The protea.
Wanna try again?
Charles
Quite right! Well done!
Charles
Well done, Dev! Another one right.