Rugby: Being dropped did not come as a surprise!

Описание: Well-known rugby journalist Peter Stemmet chats to former Springbok captain Gary Teichmann in the second of our new series in conjunction with Front Row Rugby. They talk about Gary's career, being on the team that won 17 games in a row and how he found out he wasn't going to the World Cup. A fascinating insight into what happened behind the scenes during a very turbulent time in Springbok history.

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Peter Stemmet gesels met Gary Teichmann, voormalige Springbok kaptein oor die onstuimige jare na die 1995 Wêreldbeker, en hoe hy uitgevind het hy gaan nie na die 1999 Wêreldbeker toe nie. #frontrowrugby

00:00 Welcome to Front Row Rugby!
00:10 Let’s look at today’s trivia question!
00:34 How did you feel ahead of your test debut against Wales?
01:38 Were you frustrated having to wait so long?
02:29 How did you feel about missing out on the 1995 World Cup?
02:55 The All Blacks wanted to prove a point in the first Tri-Nations in 1996
04:02 You had to take over as captain halfway through the Newlands test
05:16 Was there a divide between the players in the camp?
07:51 What was your reaction to Francois Pienaar being dropped?
09:11 Talk to us about beating France in France at the end of 1996
11:00 What was your relationship with Andre Markgraaff like?
12:31 What did you make of Carel du Plessis as a coach?
14:37 How disappointing was the loss against the B&I Lions?
15:59 How did the atmosphere change under Nick Mallet?
17:40 Tell us about the two away wins in the 1998 Tri-Nations
20:05 And the come-from-behind win against the All Blacks?
21:51 Things weren’t going so well on the end-of-year tour in 1998
25:30 You lost your final test match 28-0 against the All Blacks
27:18 Did you know you were going to be dropped from the World Cup Squad?
29:04 How did the people around you take the news?
31:18 Has Nick Mallet ever apologised to you?
32:13 Who was your toughest opponent?
32:27 Any funny moments you can share with us?
34:07 Is there any current player you admire?
35:16 What do you do these days?
36:08 Let’s get to the trivia question…
37:01 Thank you for chatting to us on Front Row Row Rugby!

Nick Mallett

Rugby: Why I wasn't surprised about being dropped from the World Cup Squad! #frontrowrugby