BTR Ep. 78 | Springbok 2025 Debutants? Rudy & Juan Investec Challenger Cup Predictions!

This week on Behind the Ruck, our dynamic hosts, Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh, take center stage for a jam-packed episode! With no guest this time, they bring their signature energy and expert insights to discuss all things rugby. Rudy and Juan kick things off by welcoming our newest sponsor, BrightRock, and introducing an exciting new segment. They recap the festive season’s rugby results and provide an in-depth look at this weekend’s Investec Challenger Cup fixtures. They also dive into the state of South African rugby, highlighting the players they’re excited to see and sharing their bold predictions for 2025 Springbok debutants. Plus, they explore the gaps the Springboks might need to fill after the 2027 World Cup, offering valuable insights from their own experiences. Don’t miss this action-packed episode filled with expert analysis and plenty of banter. Like, share, and subscribe to join the Behind the Ruck journey, and join the conversation with! Behind The Ruck WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaybG05H5JLs9rvAD321 Behind the Ruck is supported by SuperSportBET, make sure you place your bets this weekend: https://www.supersportbet.com/ A big shoutout to our official apparel sponsor, Macron! 🏅 Don’t miss their incredible range—check it out here: https://www.macron.com/wo?srsltid=AfmBOoqOB-JWRvQJmCE3GhkXhChu0fIbRexUKUcDe_OBCk6-PQQKURkb Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:38 BTR Is Back Home 03:52 New Sponsor Announcement 06:01 Discussing the Festive Season Results 07:54 Champions Cup Fixtures 32:07 State of SA Rugby Overview 39:57 2025 Springbok Debut Predictions 44:09 Post-2027 Squad Gaps 50:04 Credits Our audio sponsor for this episode is PlanetWorld South Africa. Check out their services and products on their website:https://www.planetworld.co.za Connect with us on our social pages 👇 Website: https://www.behindtheruckpodcast.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/behindtheruckpodcast?igsh=MWQzcWM0OTg1eTli Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094862943119 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@behindtheruckpodcast?_t=8p5FQddj1mv&_r=1