Podcasts

This week’s episode of The Rugby Factory proudly brought to you by Bossa, might look a little different as we step out of the studio and into the heart of schoolboy rugby. We kick things off at the WP Rugby Day before we chat to the coaches and Heads of Rugby from some of the country’s top 10 schools to unpack what lies ahead in the 2026 season. What can we expect from powerhouse teams like Stellenberg High School and Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) this year? Which sides are building, which are rebuilding, and who’s ready to make a statement? We dive into the insights, expectations and ambitions straight from the voices shaping school rugby across South Africa.

In this episode, Andy talks to ex WP, SWD and SACS players Jody Burch about the pressure and stress surrounding schoolboy rugby players.

This week, Andy Daniel get to sit down with World Cup-winning coach Deon Davids for a hard-hitting breakdown of elite performance, championship DNA and the initiatives closest to his heart. From the heat of the world stage to the mindset behind the medals, this is rugby at its highest level.

Host Andy Daniel packs down with the phenomenal Max Brown for a powerhouse conversation on charity initiatives close to his heart to the moments that shaped his rugby journey, moments you won’t hear anywhere else.

Schools rugby royalty, joins The Rugby Factory for episode one. Quintin Potgieter and Markus Muller, talk about eveything from their training regime at Paarl Gimnasium to how they handle social media attention. They also give some insight of being on tour as a school boy and how they juggle school and rugby at a top programme.