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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🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS TEAM SELECTION SHAKE-UP FOR WALLABIES | Currie Cup Chaos as Smaller Unions Stun Giants
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🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS TEAM SELECTION SHAKE-UP FOR WALLABIES | Currie Cup Chaos as Smaller Unions Stun Giants
🇿🇦 SPRINGBOKS TEAM SELECTION SHAKE-UP FOR WALLABIES | Currie Cup Chaos as Smaller Unions Stun Giants
The Bok news is huge! Rassie Erasmus has named Siya Kolisi at No. 8, Manie Libbok pulling the strings at fly-half, and a backline built for speed and power as South Africa get set for their Rugby Championship opener against Australia at Ellis Park.
Meanwhile, the Currie Cup was turned upside down as the so-called “smaller unions” toppled traditional powerhouses — Boland shocked the Lions, the Pumas stunned the Bulls at Loftus, Griquas fought back to beat Western Province, and the Cheetahs proved too strong for the Sharks.
This week on Dummy Switch Pod, we unpack it all — from the Bok selection bombshell to the underdog uprising in the Currie Cup.
🔥 This Episode Covers:
✅ Bok Bombshell – Kolisi at 8, Libbok at 10, and Rassie’s master plan for Australia clash
💥 Boland Rock Lions – 29-10 stunner in Wellington
⛰️ Pumas Topple Bulls – Loftus shocker sends warning to big guns
⚡ Griquas Outgun WP – comeback win lights up Kimberley
🐆 Cheetahs Beat Sharks – power, precision, and clinical finishing
🧠 Tactical Deep-Dive – what the Bok selections mean for their game plan & how the Currie Cup upsets reshape the table
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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?
👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe — building South African rugby talk week by week!
🏷️ #Springboks #URC #Rugby #Bulls #Lions #Sharks #Stormers #ZacharyPorthen #JohnPlumtree #RugbyPodcast #DummySwitchPod
