Unforgettable Moments of Jacques Olivier's Springboks Career
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An unforgettable conversation with Springboks legend, Jacques Olivier. In this episode, Jacques shares his journey through the highs and lows of touring France, beating the world champion Wallabies, missing out on the 1995 Rugby World Cup, and making a triumphant return to help the Boks beat the French in 1996. Plus, find out who Jacques considers his toughest opponent and what he's up to these days.
00:00 Introduction by Peter
00:35 Springbok debut
03:30 Difficulties of 1992 Tour
08:09 Beating the Wallabies in Australia
09:59 Touring Argentina
10:48 Missing the 1995 Rugby World Cup
12:19 Markgraaff drops Francois Pienaar
13:12 Beating France in France in 1996
14:02 Springboks career ends
15:37 Henry Tromp controversy
16:09 Jacques Olivier’s toughest opponent
17:54 These days
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Jacques Olivier was a great player - he ran great lines, I think if it was not for his injuries he could have played in the 1995 world cup. Thank you you Peter for this amazing channel !
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
Jacques was a very good winger for sure. There are some highlights videos of him from back in the day on KZread and as you say, he ran great lines, had great pace and had it not been for the injuries who knows? We had some really good wings in those days too. Plenty of competition for places: Jacques, Chester, Pieter, James Small!
@Wolf-hh4rv
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant wing
Magical player .
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
For sure! And boy, was he quick! I was so pleased I could secure Jacques as a guest.
The line about a symphony orchestra going to a rock concert is quality!
@frontrowrugby
7 ай бұрын
Haha, yes, Robbie. I've managed to get a few golden nuggets from some of my guests. Glad you enjoyed it!
Forgive my greed , but is it possible to have video footages of the players when you are interviewing then (unless there are copyright issues ). Ok enough of my ingrateness😂, love your videos and your pointer questions I said earlier that it’s good to see the players relaxed , I have since realised it is the interviewer at work Well done
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
Yes, that would be tremendous but in most cases there are copyright issues. There are a few rights-free options but they are usually very short clips of things like Francois, John and Siya lifting the World Cup or Jannie kicking his fifth drop goal in 1999. I try to put those in whenever appropriate. Thank you for the kind words! Really appreciate it.
A great winger in his era. The try he scored against England B in 92 was brilliant
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
It really was. Had it not been for injuries he might have played his part at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Always good seeing you in the comments, my fellow Stemmet!
Monday evening’s have become my ‘Front Row Rugby’ evenings. Thanks Peter, as always great content. Jacques is just a great guy, some of the interviews were quite spicy (don’t get me wrong I am here for it) however his take on “that’s rugby” is refreshing. Needless to say I am really looking forward to next week’s interview. I am going to be slightly contentious but with De Wet on the inside it made Fleck appear to have better skills than he did 🤐I think I may have just upset the internet.
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
That's such a lovely compliment - thank you! So glad these videos bring some joy to your life. I know you can't wait for De Wet ... and yes, I think he did make Fleckie look good! I'm gonna have to get Robbie on here to defend himself!
@rif9576
Жыл бұрын
@@frontrowrugby oooo in the interest of fair and transparent reporting I think you should get Robbie in 😃 Thanks again for your great content. It’s really well researched.
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
@@rif9576 It's my pleasure. And yes, we must be fair and transparent!
07/06/2008 Bloemfontein Wales Won 43 17
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
Spot on as always, Ben!!
The Banner said "Bok Naai"
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
Hahahaha ... I wasn't gonna ask and I don't think Jacques wanted to tell! But some of us know!
@1414rebel
Жыл бұрын
@@frontrowrugby great player. His mum worked at the Bulls for long. As a very ambitious ad space sales man I always took a shot at the Blue Bulls and Spoke to his mom often, reminding Mrs Olivier that James Small indeed was my favourite player and I will always be at war with anyone who played against James. She enjoyed the banter, Who knows maybe it was not even his mom. As long as I could get my passion and love for this game of ours across. My loyalty to James too.
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
@@1414rebel That's a great story! Yeah I'm from the Cape so the Blue Bulls were not popular in my circles as you can imagine! And of course needless to say I was the happiest kid on Earth when James Small signed for Province in 1997!
@1414rebel
Жыл бұрын
@@frontrowrugby Province got the pick of the players that season. James scored 17 times in 19 appearances. To bad Alan Solomons balls were not big enough to have captured James' spirit. Bobby Skinstad also never had the grunt as captain of that side to respect James as he should of been respected. I will never have much good to say about Iether Alan Solomons or Bobby Skinstad. For that exact reason.
Wales
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
Quite right, Sean!
Wales.
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
You always know the answer! Gonna have to start making it tougher!
@1414rebel
Жыл бұрын
@@frontrowrugby I look foreword to the challenge
@frontrowrugby
Жыл бұрын
@@1414rebel Haha, we might have to make it a private quiz because we don't want to make it so difficult that no one knows the answer. I think it's okay as it is for now ... many of the ex-players don't know the answers so that adds a bit of fun I think!