The Inside Pass

The Inside Pass: Ep 22 - Bok build-up to France showdown: Pollard or Libbok at 10?

News24 Sport’s Herman Mostert and Khanyiso Tshwaku look ahead to Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal in Paris. Will the Boks go with Handré Pollard or Manie Libbok?

10 Oct 2023 5AM 23 min

The Inside Pass: Ep21 - Weekend review - World Cup QFs confirmed, Portugal makes history

Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert look back at the final round of Rugby World Cup pool fixtures and a magical day for minnows Portugal.

9 Oct 2023 5AM 26 min

The Inside Pass: Ep20 - Weekend preview - Springboks to learn RWC playoff fate

Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert look ahead to the final round of Rugby World Cup pool fixtures that will determine the Springboks' playoff fate.

6 Oct 2023 6AM 20 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 19 - Flying Fijians and rugby minnows: Should the RWC be restructured?

News24 Sport’s Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert look ahead to Fiji's date with destiny this weekend, and whether or not Rugby World Cup tournament organisers should consider a revamped structure moving forward.

5 Oct 2023 5AM 23 min

The Inside Pass: Ep18 - What have the Boks gotten right at the Rugby World Cup so far?

With the quarterfinals fast approaching, News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Khanyiso Tshwaku look at what the Springboks have gotten right at the 2023 Rugby World Cup so far… and what they haven't.

4 Oct 2023 5AM 15 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 17 - Lukhanyo Am makes Springboks return

Midfielder Lukhanyo Am has been announced as injured wing, Makazole Mapimpi's replacement. But should he go straight into defending champs matchday 23 for the quarterfinals? Listen to News24 Sport's Simnikiwe Xabanisa and Khanyiso Tshwaku in conversation about Am's physical fitness, who missed out on the initial squad due to a…

3 Oct 2023 5AM 30 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 16 - Boks finish group stage with win over Tonga. Was it enough?

The Springboks are close to securing a spot in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals following their 49-18 victory over Tonga. But what are the odds of them making the cut for quarterfinals? Join News24 Sport's Simnikiwe Xabanisa and Khanyiso Tshwaku as they debrief on the key takeaways from the…

2 Oct 2023 5AM 29 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 15 - Will explosive combo of Brannas and Eskom propel Boks forward?

News24 Sport's Heinz Schenk and Simnikiwe Xabanisa chat to Khanyiso Tshwaku in Toulon as they peer into an admittedly foggy crystal ball regarding what could happen in the Boks' final Rugby World Cup pool game against Tonga in Marseille.

29 Sep 2023 5AM 28 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 14 - Coaches Boks clever, keep us guessing with left field selections

In our latest podcast episode, News24 Sport's Heinz Schenk and Simnikiwe Xabanisa unpack a Springbok team selection for Tonga that feels distinctly like a witch's brew for Sunday's Rugby World Cup encounter in Marseille.

28 Sep 2023 5AM 28 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 13 - The long-awaited return of Handrè Pollard in a Bok jersey?

News24 Sport's Heinz Schenk and Simnikiwe Xabanisa chat to Khanyiso Tshwaku in Toulon as they attempt to decipher whether there's a spot for both Manie Libbok and Handrè Pollard in the Bok team for Tonga this weekend.

27 Sep 2023 6AM 27 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 12 - Skew radars and Irish steel: How will the Boks bounce back at RWC?

News24 Sport's Heinz Schenk and Simnikiwe Xabanisa discuss the prospects of the Springboks bouncing back following their 8-13 loss against Ireland on Saturday.

26 Sep 2023 5AM 28 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 11 - Boks or Ireland? Your 2023 Rugby World Cup weekend preview

With another bumper weekend of Rugby World Cup games on the cards, including Saturday's big showdown between the Springboks and Ireland, News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Simnikiwe Xabanisa take a look at what lies in store.

22 Sep 2023 5AM 26 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 10 - In studio with John Dobson on Libbok, Willemse and that 7/1 split

Stormers coach John Dobson joins News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert in studio, ahead of the Springboks' preparations for their Rugby World Cup clash against Ireland on Saturday.

21 Sep 2023 5AM 26 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 9 - Masterstroke or madness? Boks stun RWC with audacious 7/1 split

The Springboks have rocked the Rugby World Cup by selecting seven forwards on the bench for Saturday's crunch clash against Ireland in Paris. News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard, Herman Mostert and Khanyiso Tshwaku discuss.

20 Sep 2023 5AM 19 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 8 - Rassie squashes Ireland rumours: 'I'm not following Jacques'

Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus denies that he will be following head coach Jacques Nienaber to Ireland after the 2023 Rugby World Cup. News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert discuss.

19 Sep 2023 5AM 16 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 7 - Bok machine marches on as Pollard joins fray, Fiji stun Aussies!

Join News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert as they look back on what turned out to be a superb weekend of Rugby World Cup action that saw the Springboks flex their physicality and flair, and Eddie Jones' young Wallabies rocked by Fiji.

18 Sep 2023 5AM 21 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 6 - Pollard or Dweba: Who should replace injured Malcolm Marx in Springbok squad?

News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert, with the help of Khanyiso Tshwaku, unpack the selection issue facing the Springboks in replacing injured hooker Malcolm Marx.

15 Sep 2023 5AM 23 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 5 - Marx ruled out of World Cup. Who should the Boks call up next?

News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert tackle the topic of Springbok hooker Malcolm Marx being ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to injury, and who could possibly replace him.

14 Sep 2023 5AM 20 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 4 - Super suds! Why the Boks are using soap on the training field

News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and senior journalist on the ground in France, Khanyiso Tshwaku, talk us through the Rugby World Cup headlines on everyone's lips at the moment, and take on some comments and questions from News24 readers

13 Sep 2023 5AM 17 min

The Inside Pass: Ep 3 - Fourie to roll back the years at hooker for Boks? We pick our team

News24 Sport's Lloyd Burnard and Herman Mostert take a look ahead and play "selector", choosing their ideal Springbok teams for Sunday's Rugby World Cup clash against Romania, where we can expect to see wholesale changes.

12 Sep 2023 5AM 24 min