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BizNews Rugby: Nick Mallett on Madiba; iconic Bok moments; European cup finals; and more

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In this episode of the BizNews Rugby Show, Springbok icon Nick Mallett joins Rory Steyn to relive iconic rugby moments, from a Mandela-hosted lunch celebrating 17 straight Bok wins to brilliant tries dreamt up by Henry Honiball and Rassie Erasmus. Mallett also shares unmatched insight into this weekend’s European finals, backing Bath’s power game and Bordeaux’s backline magic to light up Cardiff. With passionate praise for rising stars like Fin Smith and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, it’s a rugby lover’s dream conversation with a man who’s seen - and done - it all.

23 May 2025 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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