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Episode 214: Why The Springboks' Ageing Squad Isn't A Crisis | Jon Cardinelli

September 16, 2026·52 min
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How many of this Springbok squad will still be standing come the next World Cup?Jon Cardinelli joins MW and Harry to unpack the age profile question hanging over Rassie Erasmus's squad, the piece that's had rugby fans arguing all week. Half of the group that lifted the trophy last time round will be over 35 by the next tournament. So where does the balance sit between keeping the winners in the fold and getting the next generation ready in time?In this episode:- Why Cobus Reinach and Deon Fourie keep defying the usual ageing curve- The positions where depth is thin and the ones where it isn't- Cameron Hanekom, Ethan Hooker and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's cases to be trusted sooner- What Rassie's alignment camps really tell you about who's still in the picture

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