Bok Debut for Porthen! Plumtree Out, Stormers Fly, Bulls Stumble & Lions Rise | URC Round 5 Recap
We break down the latest twists in South African rugby — John Plumtree to depart the Sharks at season’s end after a rocky campaign (despite a bounce-back win over Scarlets), plus all the key URC Round 5 action and Rassie’s Bok squad update with Zachary Porthen set for his debut against Japan.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Plumtree to Leave the Sharks – Confirmation that John Plumtree will exit after an underwhelming start to the season; what’s next for the Durban franchise?
✅ URC Round 5 Recap & Talking Points – The Bulls stumble in Glasgow, the Lions notch back-to-back wins with a statement victory over Ulster, the Sharks find rhythm against Scarlets, and the Stormers keep rolling with another away triumph — this time in Treviso over Benetton.
✅ Springbok Squad Update – Rassie’s men ready for the Japan Test, with Zachary Porthen set to make his debut. What does this selection signal for the Boks’ long-term plans?
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– Is John Plumtree’s exit the right call for the Sharks’ rebuild?
– Can the Bulls bounce back after a tough night in Glasgow?
– Are the Lions quietly emerging as the season’s dark horses?
– How good are these Stormers really — genuine title contenders again?
– And what can we expect from Zachary Porthen’s first Bok cap?
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Bok Debut for Porthen! Plumtree Out, Stormers Fly, Bulls Stumble & Lions Rise | URC Round 5 Recap
We break down the latest twists in South African rugby — John Plumtree to depart the Sharks at season’s end after a rocky campaign (despite a bounce-back win over Scarlets), plus all the key URC Round 5 action and Rassie’s Bok squad update with Zachary Porthen set for his debut against Japan.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Plumtree to Leave the Sharks – Confirmation that John Plumtree will exit after an underwhelming start to the season; what’s next for the Durban franchise?
✅ URC Round 5 Recap & Talking Points – The Bulls stumble in Glasgow, the Lions notch back-to-back wins with a statement victory over Ulster, the Sharks find rhythm against Scarlets, and the Stormers keep rolling with another away triumph — this time in Treviso over Benetton.
✅ Springbok Squad Update – Rassie’s men ready for the Japan Test, with Zachary Porthen set to make his debut. What does this selection signal for the Boks’ long-term plans?
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– Is John Plumtree’s exit the right call for the Sharks’ rebuild?
– Can the Bulls bounce back after a tough night in Glasgow?
– Are the Lions quietly emerging as the season’s dark horses?
– How good are these Stormers really — genuine title contenders again?
– And what can we expect from Zachary Porthen’s first Bok cap?
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🇿🇦 Bulls Run Riot, Lions Outclass WP, Griquas & Boland Thrill, Cheetahs Too Strong – R2 Recap
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🇿🇦 Bulls Run Riot, Lions Outclass WP, Griquas & Boland Thrill, Cheetahs Too Strong – R2 Recap
🇿🇦 Bulls Run Riot, Lions Outclass WP, Griquas & Boland Thrill, Cheetahs Too Strong – R2 Recap
The Currie Cup drama continues! Round 2 delivered blowouts, bounce-backs, and brilliant tries across the board. The Bulls ran in 10 tries in a demolition of the Sharks, while the Lions made it two from two with a composed win over Western Province.
Elsewhere, the Griquas and Boland served up an entertaining try-fest, and the Cheetahs bounced back with a physical, structured win over the Pumas.
This week on Dummy Switch Pod, we unpack it all — including standout performers, tactical shifts, and what these results mean for the season ahead.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Bulls Blitz – 10-try thrashing of the Sharks in Pretoria
🦁 Lions Go Back-to-Back – disciplined, clinical win over WP at Ellis Park
⚡ Griquas v Boland – try-heavy thriller keeps fans on their feet
🐆 Cheetahs Bounce Back – too powerful and precise for the Pumas
🧠 Tactical Deep-Dive – how the Bulls' tempo, set-piece, and support play overwhelmed the Sharks
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Bok Debut for Porthen! Plumtree Out, Stormers Fly, Bulls Stumble & Lions Rise | URC Round 5 Recap
We break down the latest twists in South African rugby — John Plumtree to depart the Sharks at season’s end after a rocky campaign (despite a bounce-back win over Scarlets), plus all the key URC Round 5 action and Rassie’s Bok squad update with Zachary Porthen set for his debut against Japan.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Plumtree to Leave the Sharks – Confirmation that John Plumtree will exit after an underwhelming start to the season; what’s next for the Durban franchise?
✅ URC Round 5 Recap & Talking Points – The Bulls stumble in Glasgow, the Lions notch back-to-back wins with a statement victory over Ulster, the Sharks find rhythm against Scarlets, and the Stormers keep rolling with another away triumph — this time in Treviso over Benetton.
✅ Springbok Squad Update – Rassie’s men ready for the Japan Test, with Zachary Porthen set to make his debut. What does this selection signal for the Boks’ long-term plans?
🎧 Prefer audio? Tune in here:
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– Is John Plumtree’s exit the right call for the Sharks’ rebuild?
– Can the Bulls bounce back after a tough night in Glasgow?
– Are the Lions quietly emerging as the season’s dark horses?
– How good are these Stormers really — genuine title contenders again?
– And what can we expect from Zachary Porthen’s first Bok cap?
👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe — building South African rugby talk week by week!
🏷️ #Springboks #URC #Rugby #Bulls #Lions #Sharks #Stormers #ZacharyPorthen #JohnPlumtree #RugbyPodcast #DummySwitchPod
