Episode 72 - Victor Matfield - A Sprinbok Legend Shares His Most ; Hilarious, Terrifying & Inspiring Tales From Throughout His Career! Image

Episode 72 - Victor Matfield - A Sprinbok Legend Shares His Most ; Hilarious, Terrifying & Inspiring Tales From Throughout His Career!

12 April 2023 - 51 mins
Podcast Series World Rugby Studios

Today we're joined by a proper legend in Victor Matfield, a man who's represented his country 127 times, won the currie cup 3 times, the super rugby title 3 times, the tri nations twice and the world cup and is widely regarded as one of the greatest forwards in the history of the game. For the first time ever, he reveals his incredible story which started off with him scrapping with Bakkies Botha as teenagers and ended up with them being known as the greatest sporting partnership in the world. Victor doesn't leave anything behind in this incredible interview, taking us through his enjoyment in whipping young Springboks in their initiation and the tragic mistake he made with Mark Andrews befo...

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