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: Spotify ➡️ Dummy Switch Pod on Spotify Apple Podcasts ➡️ Dummy Switch Pod on Apple 📲 Join the convo: Twitter/X ➡️ @DummySwitchPod Instagram ➡️ @DummySwitchPod TikTok ➡️ @DummySwitchPod – 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