Absolutely thrilled that our campaign to get your content unblocked was successful in the end. You are one of the superior content providers on rugby with your analytics usually spot on.

@GeorgeSavva1

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for your work on making this happen 🙏🙏

@71bootneck

13 күн бұрын

Which says more about WR than it does about an individual doing good things

@Baconppancakes

12 күн бұрын

Why was it banned?

@Burninglash

12 күн бұрын

@@Baconppancakes copyright issues.

@byronerskine1268

11 күн бұрын

Finally!! Brilliant, thanks Squidgy!

"Peter Steph commits a murder and doesn't need to hide the body because it evaporates on impact" sent me🤣🤣🤣

@thinusdebeer8266

11 күн бұрын

Greatest quote ever.

The way you cry for our captain makes most Saffas tear up 😂❤

Your tribute to Siya Kolisi is truly wonderful enkosi (thank you) for that. The Nod to Gareth Mason is pure class, this channel is filled with genuine integrity and great humanity 🙏🏿

@christiankellermann8300

12 күн бұрын

I'm not crying, you are!

@JuanUys

11 күн бұрын

Seconded. Squidge got my dabbing my eyes with a hanky towards the end there.

@itsovergetuptherejoe

11 күн бұрын

I was very emotional at the end, when the G-Man tribute came up, I just remembered that dude doing post match reports on the England incoming tour in 2018. He was so passionate about the Boks and was so proud of the players it was infectious.

@luthandondarala6270

10 күн бұрын

Sorry I was chopping onions😢​@@christiankellermann8300

@axxey

9 күн бұрын

I too thought it was a great tribute to making excuses and brushing under the table Kolisi's far more dangerous tackle, while saying over and over and over there's no excuse for Sam Cane.

That superb ankle tap tackle by De Klerk in the second half isn’t spoken about enough

@MrDugiwe

13 күн бұрын

Willie le Roux was waiting there to make that tackle, but you can be sure he wasn't looking forward to it haha

@kalaharikreef7371

13 күн бұрын

Hy vang gereeld skaap.

@willemsteyn7808

4 күн бұрын

​@@MrDugiwe😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Commenting and liking to appease the algorithm. This masterpiece was never supposed to be pulled down. Glad it’s back up.

so happy that world rugby woke up and realized your analysis is the best thing for the game

So this is how I will spend my Sunday night... 20:00: Chasing the Sun 2, episode 5, the final! And then, If I have tears left, Ill have 15 minutes to gather myself and then 21:15 it will be SQUIDGE!!!!! Cant wait! Thanks for all your hard graft to get this out!

@mazibukomail

13 күн бұрын

Knowing Squidge he probably did this on purpose :)

@isma-eeljakoet601

13 күн бұрын

Is there anyway to watch chasing the sun without dstv

@duncanscott4981

13 күн бұрын

Double header for me too..chasing the sun episode 5, then some squidge to marinate the moment in. Awesomeness!!

@Karma-qt4ji

13 күн бұрын

@@isma-eeljakoet601 yup. Go to A & E rugby and follow the breadcrumbs. For obvious reasons, I have to be cryptic.

@ZimGal-dj6wp

13 күн бұрын

The first series is on Rugby Pass TV now. CTS 2 will be available in August. Rugby Pass TV is free.

Nice one Squidge Good to have the video back on KZread. Justice has been done

Squidge saying "lekker" made my year😂😂 after next world cup he will be fluent in S.A slang

Glad you moved it from 9pm to 9.15pm. Need to gather myself after Chasing the Sun 2 final episode. What an evening it's going to be😍

Hit the notification harder than Ox Nche hits the dessert cart

@kogaryu5558

6 күн бұрын

😂

What a trubute to Siya towards the end 😢😢😢. Nice one Squidge. Siya is our pride.

As a Springbok supporter, I was as excited for this video the past 6 months as I was for Chasing the Sun 2.. Appreciate that you guys were able to give us this after the final episode and making this an absolute emotional Sunday evening in Pretoria.. ❤️🙏🏼🥳

I’m South African… are we the best team ever? No. Are we fortunate to fight our way to victory? Yes. Am I proud of 32 amazing guys who achieved something amazing? Hell yes. What a privilege to see my men put their lives on the line to give SA something to be proud of 🍾

@jeanllup6150

12 күн бұрын

Greatest cheaters in WC history. Congrats

@zwelonkemkhwanazi8664

12 күн бұрын

@@jeanllup6150 How??

@P3aceMaker94

11 күн бұрын

"Skullduggery" is a part of rugby that everyone does and SA did best on the night. Thanks Squidge, much love from NZ

@tshegofatsomatlala1623

11 күн бұрын

​@@jeanllup6150cry more

@Wagenmeister

11 күн бұрын

@@jeanllup6150 sad man

I have been playing rugby in the Dubai for 5 years now since I watched South Africa win the World Cup in 2019. After never even being to sports for 20 years of my life , I saw what they did in Japan and said I want to know more about this culture and be apart of it. Living as a South African raised in a foreign country, I never understood the allure of the sport for a nation, which even when living abroad you can tell has bigger fish to fry. Rugby has remained the strongest glue for a lot of the community. Yes even in Dubai, South African’s stop whatever they may be doing and unite in to celebrate the hope that rugby brings to our country. Personally, I have gotten way fitter, made life long friends and after a couple of rugby induced injuries, I have earned so much more respect for the warriors that wear the green and gold. This video fully captures the importance of the Springboks team and makes me proud to be striving for success in my own path. All because of Siyamthanda. (Excuse the glazing but I am definitely naming my future child after this man.)

@waynewilson7674

11 күн бұрын

Beautiful story Mbusiso. #OneNation

@brianedwards3823

10 күн бұрын

We have 2 pug dogs, one named Siya,the other named Kolisi. Love that man and what he stands for.

Watched this the day you released it before the copyright strike and it was a thing of beauty Squidge. Your tribute to Siya at the end, highlighting how he ran to Cheslin first, was almost as emotional as the last 2 minutes of Chasing the Sun 2 Episode 4, and that's high praise because the Bongi bit in that had me in Really looking forward to watching this again, there isn't a rugby analyst (on youtube or on TV) who does it better.

So sad that this video is re uploaded. It could have been on crazy numbers by now. Anyways one love 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦❤

Oh and Siya Kolisi, the greatest rugby of the captain of all time. Couldn't be prouder. We love you Siya!

@HemiJB91

13 күн бұрын

McCaw over Siya any day

@lgh2447

13 күн бұрын

​@@HemiJB91 as a player definitely, as a captain no

@KekeHimona

13 күн бұрын

Siya is South Africa’s greatest captain of all time. That is only fact

@closelaugh185

13 күн бұрын

@@HemiJB91 Don't forget to zip his pants up when you're done.

@connorsmith5924

13 күн бұрын

McCaw is better

Absolutely amazing 👏 really love watching your videos ,and how big your rugby brain is ,what a tribute to the legend Siya Kholisi 🇿🇦🇿🇦

"Pieter Steph du Toit commits a murder for his friend and doesn't even need to hide the body because it completely evaporates on impact." 🤣

That tackle from Kurt-Lee Arendse 👌 🔥 🔥 🔥.

@Karma-qt4ji

13 күн бұрын

is also the reason why DvdM would never ever have made the Springbok side. Not only did Arendse stop the deadly Ioane in the corner, but Chessie ran from the far side of the field to ensure that the ball went dead after the tackle.

@mrpicks5037

12 күн бұрын

​@Karma-qt4ji Also, did you notice Cheslin was the tackler on the previous phase? Jumped up and covered all the way.

Best Rugby Analysis Channel on KZread by some margin. Love the way you describe situations and your clear unbiased views and in depth tactical explanations and breakdowns. Keep it up🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

@kogaryu5558

6 күн бұрын

This guy sees what no other analyst sees. Imagine if our school Rugby got this type of analysis infused to their play. Damn, we'd be beasts.

The humour, the deep analysis, the passion. Your videos are incredible and have afforded me a deeper appreciation for the sport! Keep up the good work!!

Squidge, I saw you at the stadium after the final. Made a video with you and said, " Sometimes we get it wrong but squidge always gets it right" Looking forward to your analysis. Way over due.

Thank you for an amazing rugby podcast. Thank you for honour the achievement of a remarkable human being, Siyamthanda Kolisi, the inspirational Springbok captain. May your great work continue and stay as brilliant as it is 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

Missed this the first time so glad to see it now! What a beautiful video and analysis of the game. I think you’re spot on about how important Siya’s leadership is to the Springboks success, the trust and belief seems to give them that extra 1 point. As a NZ fan, I feel like that’s what we’ve missed since the Lions tour, and we’re only just starting to get back at the RWC. Ultimately, I think the things that set the greatest ever teams from the simply exceptional is that leadership based on respect and belief, rather than fear, resentment, or a feeling of destiny. That’s what sets Siya apart from Sam Cane, Owen Farrell, or Sextriangle - “rugby values” if you will.

Squidge. You're a bloody genius. Great analysis, and your last 10 minutes showing your understanding of this team and Siya Kolisi's role is remarkable. Thanks for all the content. Cheers!

Thank you a million times for going through everything to get this posted again. Every minute was worth it! Absolutely love the mix of the emotional heart strings and the hardline analytics. Rugby is beautifully both and that’s why I can’t stop watching. Cheers!

A work of art! I always love the Squidge videos but this on the back of the original censoring by worldrugby, makes this so much sweeter with moving pictures :) As a South African I am really happy of course, but I have seen many interviews and podcast talking about Siya. This last minutes talking about Siya and his impact on not only this team, but his country and every person that sees him influence the craft, is magnificent. Thank you!!! I really hope you watched Chasing the Sun 2 and will give us your review on that as well? Thanks Gentlemen!

For the absolutely perfect elogy on Siya Kolisi alone, just to hear that again, it was worth the wait to see that video, finally, again. Squidge is the best KZreadr in all of the Sports KZread communities. Period. The BEST! No one comes close to his unique blend of incredible in depth analysis (and making it understandable, even for a relative novice to Rugby like me, which in itself is a huge accomplishment), an abundance of quips and all sorts of fun comments, as well as his capturing the emotional side of the sport. Quality in every way! Thank you!

That tribute to Siyamthanda Kolisi ❤❤❤

A great way to end my Sunday. Siyabonga

This video is why being a Squidge Patreon is worth every cent!

Thank you, Squidge. Just... thank you. I watched your 2019 World Cup final as well, and it's brought me to tears both times. THANK YOU.

I finally managed to purge this horrific loss from my memory and you just had to bring it up again.

@SquidgeRugby

13 күн бұрын

SORRY

@kobusg7460

10 күн бұрын

Sorry mate; here is another...

You are truly, spectacularly, unequivocally, the very best at this Squidge. absolutely love your work.

This is a humbling, blockbusting, tear-jerking and pride-filling analysis Mr Squidge. Thank you.

It was me. I got this to come back. My pleasure everyone.

@Bobbydyland

10 күн бұрын

World Rugby has to give it up for someone who can call the Leinster loss to the Lions!

you're absolute legends for dedicating this to Gareth Mason, again. thanks for bringing back some good memories. g-man, rip

Brilliant! Thanks, Squidge. For bringing back so many great memories from the great game of Rugby! Much appreciated!

Brilliant video, my friend. Siya is my favorite sports figure and he likely will be for all time. A titan. A *kind* titan who leads by example and grace. I had tears in my eyes watching the post-game celebrations, the post-game interviews and well... this. Thanks as always.

This is tactical poetry of the highest order

The tribute to Siya was spectacular. He learnt all that it means to be a servant leader by following in the footsteps of his Lord.

I think one thing this WC final and the WC in general really highlighted, is how insanely good Jesse Kriel is. Really an underappreciated player since he has had to share the pitch with Am. Would be a starting 13 in most other tier 1 teams.

@Wolf-hh4rv

13 күн бұрын

Always better than Am

@ntlezombininjengele902

12 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 yeah right​@@Wolf-hh4rv

@shaungordon5104

12 күн бұрын

He was IMMENSE this world cup! Never seen him play this well!

@Wolf-hh4rv

12 күн бұрын

@@shaungordon5104 he hasn’t been given the opportunity. Am is a play maker not the missile you need at 13. Not bashing Am, he is an exceptional rugby player.

@brianedwards3823

10 күн бұрын

We're fortunate to have both of them.

Fantastic to see this video up at last...! As always, a terrific effort from both of you. Thank you!🙏 And all the best going forwards...!

What a vid man. Well done. If you are ever in SA you have thousands of springbok fans that will be happy to show you around and host you. Cheers boys. Lekker Bly.

This video needs to get to more than a million views

Great videos Squidge! I really appreciate your analysis, your insight and plain old cleverness. More than that I love your passion for the game of rugby, and your compassion for everyone - winners, losers, match officials, anyone who has a tough moment in the game played at its highest level. The Springboks attract a lot of criticism - balance of probability they may deserve some of it - but they are probably are the team with the biggest heart. In November 2023 I had the opportunity to attend a business breakfast with the main speaker being Rassie Erasmus and he shared some behind the scenes moments and dialogue. Certainly a highlight for me. Keep up the great content - through your passion you ignite the same in others. Glad you were able to get this video out in the end. The world of rugby would have been poorer if this hadn't been the case.

I watched this just before you had to take it down...happy that you are finally able to showcase this masterpiece 🎉

I'm a very PROUD South African ,no matter what we face in our country ❤🇿🇦

It's truly exceptional; the depth of insight is spot-on. The All Blacks played a stale game, and they were expecting the Boks to repeat their tactics

Was so happy to Squidge on the Chasing the Sun documentary, finally getting some of the recognition he and his team so richly deserve. Thank You Guys.

Superlative work and effort in the face of idiocy, corporate bullishness and an utter lack of Understanding of what our game needs. Made sure I watched this asap just in case it was to be robbed from us again. Both of you are the Kolisi(s) of rugby journalism

I don't believe there is anyone who can be so bipartisan in their watching and analysis. As always, pure class, Squidge. Well done!

So good to see this video back up. That last bit has me choking up again and it really deserves to be seen by all rugby fans!!

Brilliant video squidge. Wish you guys all the best in the future. Incredible to see how far you guys have come since the original video on the Ospreys all those years ago

congratulations! And thank you so much on behalf of all of us who have been privileged by your world class content. I cannot wait to watch this!!! So excited 🎉

Great piece of analysis and well written. I could hear your heartfelt emotion towards the end. Beautifully delivered Rob 😅

This is one of the best videos ever. I’ve never seen a video of yours so I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The tribute to Kolisi was an awesome way to wrap it up

@SquidgeRugby

4 күн бұрын

Thank you, I really appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed it, incredibly kind words!

Squidge, that tribute to Siya had me in tears man! 😭😭

This video was worth waiting for, actually, worth watching again. Rugby is such an incredible sport and you help us, passionate veterans, understand it more where we think we knew what it was about. Job well done gents!!

Have to add my thanks to Squidge too! Thanks you guys. And thanks to Roger Federer for he's support and remembering he's blood ties to South Africa. And thanks to Tom Brady, the greatest Quarterback in the history of the NFL for he's inspiring video message to the Springboks before the final. Thanks too to Drikus Du Plessis! Hulle begin leer wat ons reeds weet!

Bloody hell Squidge… you might not want it but your SA Passport will be ready for collection at your earliest convenience🤣. That statement not in any way meant to besmirch your amazing technical ability to undertake unbiased reviews, only to complement your amazing ability as a foreigner to better articulate the importance of our current captain that many of us can. Thank you!

Absolutely beautiful! Thank you ❤

So happy this is back up - was lucky to see it about 1 hour before it went offline in November - Thanks for the blood sweat and tears that went into making this, and getting it back online again

This is my single favorite content anywhere in the world. Simply incredible job. All of it. As usual.

Thanks, guys. we appreciate all the work you both put into these videos.

Wow! I heard the crack in your voice as you paid tribute to Siya. Incredible! I have always enjoyed your analysis. But this one mirrored the Bok campaign in that it wasn't just about the rugby. Love it! Looking forward to many more.

This was great to watch and revisit a fantastic final, glad to have finally managed to see it. Thanks again for all you do in educating the world on rugby (and its values)

Thank you for another great video. Your videos change how everyone experiences the game, in such anpositive way. Wonderful.

hell yeah! im holding out hope that an New Zealand vs ireland QF is also floating in the ether

Incredible analysis. Wonderful job. Watched your videos in 2019 - loved them, and was not disappointed with 2023.

NICE!!!!! finally we get to see this, thnx a lot guys

This has to be the best rugby commentary channel out there. well-done gents🥇

So good to see you back! Great job as always !👍

Great to finally watch this video. Think I enjoyed this video more than I might have at the time of the original release, just time for it to all sink in and then get fresh reminders of what an epic tournament it was so many months later!

Your love for and knowledge of the game is remarkable Squidge. I’d love to chat to you one day. I must confess that I’m not nearly as diplomatic and gracious as you are. But well done and thank you for all of these incredible videos.

Such a great tribute to that campaign by the Boks. Being able to find victory when defeat is almost a certainty in one World Cup playoff is an incredible achievement, but 3 times? Definitely something incredibly special. Thank you Squidge 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Amazing video! Such an unbelievable achievement for making the video. Thanks guys! Amabokoboko 🎉

Well done guys - just hooked into your channel, looked at your analysis - insightful- have forwarded your channel to other rugby mad peeps- looking forward to your insights in the upcoming int. Tests👍

It’s crazy how no one ever talks about how obviously forward the pass for the try was. The ball bounces significantly forward of where Telea released it

@slowjoecrow_

12 күн бұрын

I know right!! Like, not “leaving the hands backwards” … just straight up knocked on. That would have hurt forever if the boks lost.

@KekeHimona

12 күн бұрын

How many times do people need to explain! Ball leaves players hands backwards…Ball bounces forward! Even Squidge takes note in beginning of video that there are hundreds of ways an OVAL ball can bounce when it hits the ground! Facts are…ball left players hands backwards @26:16. All is permitted to bounce however it wants to smh

@nicholasvanlierde2546

11 күн бұрын

@@KekeHimona Nope, went more than a foot forward, straight out of the hands. Even the NZ commentators thought it was forward.

@KekeHimona

11 күн бұрын

@@nicholasvanlierde2546 it bounced forward. But ball left players hands backwards. Obs you not looking at video reference

@KekeHimona

11 күн бұрын

@@nicholasvanlierde2546 and NO NZL commentator or even international commentator believes it was forward

These videos are phenomenal. Thank you!

Great video Gents! Thanks for all your efforts!

Wow, you have a beautiful gift. Incredible video

As usual it was a great analysis brought on by your love of the game - thank you!

I was looking forward for this video for 6 months. Worth every second of waiting, great job mate. Saludos desde Chile!

Great to see that justice was finally done and your excellent video - which took so much time and work to finalise - can finally be seen by everyone. And is here for keeps Congrats! Must concede, that I actually DID see your video when it came out, that Sunday evening all of six months ago now, and was extremely sorry it was removed the very next morning, but now I can enjoy it again! It's

You are a rugby maestro! Thank you for the great work you do...

So glad we could finally see this - thank you so much!

Glad this vid is back, listened to it at work back last year. Finally got to saw it💪

I watched this the second it went live and now I'm watching it for a second time. Ive watched your recap of the first world cup when i have been down. You are amazing. Thanks for everything

Well done thanks for finally sharing that video

Wow... That was GREAT!!! LOVE your work.

Awesome. 🎉🎉 Really enjoyed that, please keep it up.

Brilliant, thanks for a great video of the game we love!!! An EPIC RWC 2023!!! Could have gone to any of the teams from the Quarters onwards... ❤ from 🇿🇦

Awesome to have you boys back! Brilliant analysis as usual. Can't wait for more

When the Vid originally came out i was at work, I put it on my watch later only to have it be taken down. I am so glad I got to watch this. They should have Featured you in Chasing the Sun 2. Love the Vids and Keep up the great work

Squidge mate, you've done it again... Literally 🙏

I’m so happy you guys are back… you have some serious catching up to do please!