Jean de Villiers: Beating the All Blacks at Eden Park is the 'Ultimate Test'

In a very special interview, Springboks legend Jean de Villiers joins Martin Devlin on the DSPN, to build-up to this weekend's mammoth rugby test between the All Blacks and Springboks at Eden Park. De Villiers shares memories of South Africa’s previous matches against New Zealand - including the 2013 battle in Auckland - and touches on the intensity of the rivalry, the importance of aerial tactics and physicality, and how tough it is beating the ABs at Eden Park. He also talks about the sport's impact off the field, and how rugby has helped unite South Africa and reshape a nation.

00:00 Introduction
01:19 Jean de Villiers Joins DSPN!
02:44 Eden Park Memories
04:06 The 2013 Test & Bismarck Incident
05:28 Rugby Traditions & Motivations
06:50 The 1996 All Blacks Tour
08:12 Family, Kiwis, and Rugby Connections
09:34 Growing Up in Rugby Turbulence
10:56 South Africa’s Transformation
12:18 Rugby’s Power to Unite
13:40 The Modern Springbok Team
15:02 Faces in the Crowd & Symbolism
16:24 Playing for a Higher Purpose
17:46 Team Announcements & Expectations
19:08 Changes in Rugby Over the Years
20:30 Comparing Generations & Tactics
21:52 The Aerial Game & High Ball
23:14 Physicality and Bravery in Rugby
24:36 The Ethos of Rugby
25:58 Milestones & Centurions
27:20 Emotional Highs & Lows
28:42 The Centurion Club
30:04 Eden Park’s Legacy

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