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In the Change Room

In the Change Room is a weekly rugby podcast created by SuperSport and BrightRock. It features both a fun and serious weekly round-up of the local and global rugby scene, as well as in-depth interviews with rugby personalities.
Weekly English South Africa Sports · Technology
35 Episodes
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Pieter-Steph wins Players Choice Awards, Warren's way & Frans Steyn rumours

Nothing like an awards evening to end a great rugby season. In the Change Room, Kaunda Ntunja and Johan Coetzee reflect on the BrightRock Players Choice Awards with producer Mzamo Moloi. They hear from Pieter-Steph du Toit, discuss Warren Whiteley's future, varify Francois Steyn rumours and more. Listen out for…
20 Nov 2019 36 min

The Springbok coach search, Heyneke Meyer & understanding Jeremy Guscott

This is the coaches edition. Kaunda Ntunja and Johan Coetzee welcome back rugby journo Simnikiwe Xabanisa as they comb over the Springboks immediate future. We hear from World Cup winner Victor Matfield, speculate on who could replace Rassie Erasmus, relive the trophy tour and invite our old friend Jeremy Guscott…
14 Nov 2019 32 min

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi & Ryan Kankowski

Ryan Kankowski knows all about transition: from Super Rugby with the Sharks, donning 20 Springbok caps and winning the 2009 Tri-Nations and British-Irish series, to playing with the Blitzbokke at the Commonwealth Games and also doing a stint with the Japanese Toyota rugby team in 2012. He talks to Siv…
14 Nov 2019 29 min

World Champion Springboks, Beast Mtawarira & the future

We are the Champions! In the Change Room, Lwazi Ziqubu, Johan Coetzee and comedian "Prins" celebrate the Springboks Rugby World Cup victory. They discuss Boks evolvement, Siya Kolisi setting trends, thank Beast Mtawarira and where the World Champions go from here. Listen out for... + Rugby Champs 2018: the lessons…
7 Nov 2019 45 min

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi & Francois van Coke

“It doesn't happen overnight” Francois van Coke goes by many descriptors. Front man of rock band Fokofpolisiekar. Coach on The Voice SA. Son of a preacher. An anarchist that lives in the suburbs (a translated verse from his latest track, Daarsy Boys). But once upon a time he was just…
6 Nov 2019 26 min

Rugby World Cup final edition ft. Jeremy Guscott

England v South Africa, it's time for the biggest match in all of Rugby. In the Change Room Kaunda Ntunja and Johan Coetzee are joined by England legend Jeremy Guscott in this Rugby World Cup final edition. They discuss how to "lose a final", Eddie Jones, the definitive showpiece battles,…
31 Oct 2019 51 min

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi & Paul Treu

“My life has been a rollercoaster of change” Paul Treu is the name synonymous with the ascent of Sevens rugby in South Africa. After playing for the SA Sevens team from 1999-2003, he became head coach and then went on to become the first African coach to lead the team…
31 Oct 2019 22 min

The Springbok swap, All Blacks mind games & Cheetahs fluke

Who would you pick from another RWC team to play for the Boks? In the Change Room Motshidisi Mohono and Johan Coetzee are joined by renowned commentator Makhaya Jack. They discuss Wales priorities against SA, England vs New Zealand mind games, "uhamba nobani" and Cheetahs' Pro 14 shot. + Wales…
24 Oct 2019 34 min

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi & Dalin Oliver

"You dala what you must" Dalin Oliver is one of the funniest South Africans on the mic and with good reason. He's always been a performer, which explains why this former teacher believes educators are the best storytellers. Radio DJ by day and comedian by night, Dalin shares about converting…
24 Oct 2019 21 min

Kolbe vs Matsushima, who said it & Imbokodo at Olympics

Will the player of the Rugby World Cup emerge when Japan meet the Springboks? In the Change Room this week, Motshidisi Mohono and Johan Coetzee are joined by former Bok Kaya Malotana. They discuss Japan vs South Africa, quarter-final tactics, play a new game and interview SA Women’s 7s coach…
17 Oct 2019 32 min

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi & Kyle Brown

“You are not rugby, rugby is not you, rugby is a part of you” Holding accolades such as being the winner of 3x World Rugby Sevens Series titles, a gold medal from the 2014 Commonwealth Games and Bronze at 2016 Rio Olympics, sounds like a setup for life. But former…
17 Oct 2019 27 min

Springbok RWC lessons, that Potgieter tackle & Brits example

This is the players edition. In the Change Room this week former Boks Gcobani Bobo and Dewald Potgieter join Johan Coetzee. They discuss what the Springboks can learn from the Bulls about play-off rugby, Dewald’s Digby Ioane redemption, how to keep players in SA and planning for retirement. Listen out…
10 Oct 2019 43 min

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi & Ndungane twins

"You need to be mentally prepared when you move on after rugby" Everything’s more fun in twos! The first set of twins to have played for the Springboks, Akona and Odwa Ndungane, have brought double the blessings, double the caps and double the rugby glory to their family. In episode…
10 Oct 2019 24 min

Springbok upsets, Damian Willemse, Japan & stopping Lomu

Are the Springboks "upset-proof"? In the Change Room this week Kaunda Ntunja, Johan Coetzee and Simnikiwe Xabanisa share some "unpopular opinions", Japan at the Rugby World Cup and Sir Clive Woodward's guide to stopping the late great Jonah Lomu. + is Damian Willemse the right World Cup replacement for Jessie…
3 Oct 2019 47 min

Half-time Chat with Siv & Alyssa Conley

"I’m not a sprinter anymore – I’m a rugby player" Running in your own lane is one thing. Having to change lanes – at speed – is another thing. Fortunately, doing things at speed comes naturally to Alyssa Conley, a former 100m and 200m SA champion sprinter and Rio 2016…
3 Oct 2019 32 min

Springbok calm, Mr Ref & the Cheslin Kolbe effect

We refuse to speak about the All Blacks, well, maybe a little bit. In the Change Room this week Xola Ntshinga and Johan Coetzee are joined by comedian Shanray van Wyk. The trio laugh their way through the pain of Springbok defeat, suspect calls at the Rugby World Cup, Boks-Namibia…
26 Sep 2019 30 min

Half-time Chat with Siv & Seabelo Senatla

"I'm not just a try-scoring machine..." Seabelo Senatla has never been satisfied with being average. The speedster wants to accomplish what few, if any, have achieved: to be a legend in both Sevens and 15s rugby. A record holder in the 7s World Series, Senatla's transition to 15-a-side has not…
25 Sep 2019 33 min

All Blacks vs Springboks & Akona's confession?

It's all about the New Zealand versus South Africa Rugby World Cup Pool B opener. This week Xola Ntshinga and Johan Coetzee are joined by 2007 World Cup winner Akona Ndungane. The former winger shares about what the Springboks will be feeling, Rassie's plan and if he ever stood in…
19 Sep 2019 41 min

Half-time Chat with Siv & Corne Krige

Half-time Chat with Siv Ngesi is made just for you by BrightRock. In each episode Siv talks to prominent rugby personalities about their rugby journeys and how they deal with change in their lives. Corne Krige was Springbok captain during one of the most tumultuous periods in South African rugby…
19 Sep 2019 34 min

Rugby World Cup Smoke & Mirrors

Motshidisi Mohono, Johan Coetzee and Simnikiwe Xabanisa take the reins with just over a week to go to the Rugby World Cup. They remember Chester Williams, talk bizarre tactics and more. Listen out for: + Boks or AB: who had the better RWC build-up + Being in Japan better than…
12 Sep 2019 34 min
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