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Nick Mallett is a legendary name in South African rugby. In 1997 Mallett took over a struggling Springbok team and immediately transformed them into an unbeatable machine that would go on and win 17 consecutive Test matches – a world record at the time. During that time Mallett’s Springboks thrilled crowds with their entertaining and attacking approach to the sport. Along the way there were thrilling wins against the Wallabies and All Blacks.

But in South African rugby controversy and drama is never far away. After the record run ended Nick suffered a few heavy defeats and the pressure was on. He dropped popular captain Gary Teichmann ahead of the Rugby World Cup but the Boks still managed to finish third at that tournament.
Less than a year later he was relieved of his Springbok coaching duties but there can be no doubt that Mallett’s time in charge of the Boks was a thrilling ride that has lived long in the memories of South African rugby fans privileged enough to have lived through that time.

Nick Mallett is perhaps the best Bok coach not to have won the Rugby World Cup and in this enthralling conversation he speaks openly and honestly about his achievements and mistakes. Buckle up for a rollercoaster episode of Front Row Rugby!

00:00 Introduction by Peter
00:52 Missing out on the Bok job
02:31 Becoming Springbok coach
04:46 Talking Key Boks out of quitting
09:19 First Test against Italy
11:28 Winning the French series
15:54 Beating Australia in Perth
19:05 Beating New Zealand in Wellington
24:11 Famous win over the All Blacks in Durban
28:15 Winning the Tri-Nations
30:06 1998 End of year tour
33:58 Missing the record
36:46 Coaching philosophy
40:14 Man management approach
45:45 Losing to Wales
45:52 Heavy defeat in Dunedin
49:33 Dropping Gary Teichmann
55:00 Jannie De Beer’s drop goals
1:01:00 Semi-final defeat to Australia
1:05:45 Bronze medal
1:08:54 How to beat the All Blacks
1:12:07 Final Test against Australia
1:19:54 Funny moment
1:24:14 Favourite current player
1:26:57 These days
1:30:40 Trivia Question

Peter says: I love the Springboks and rugby is one of my favourite sports. Although as a sports journalist I am supposed to remain neutral, I always like to point out that before I became a professional, I was just a big fan! I hold a Masters Degree in International Journalism so at least you know I should be able to ask a good question or two!

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