This week on That Rugby Union Show, we bring you an exclusive announcement from former Springbok fly-half Elton Jantjies: he's returning to professional rugby.

After a long layoff and public scrutiny, Elton joins us for a rare and focused conversation about where he's headed next—on and off the field. No sensationalism, just a player with unfinished business, fresh ambitions, and something to prove.

In this episode:

• ✅ Elton confirms his comeback to rugby

• 🏉 Staying connected to the game during his time away

• 🔥 His goals for the next chapter—both as a player and beyond

• 🧠 Reflections on pressure, perspective, and leadership

Plus:

• 🗞️ The biggest rugby stories of the week

• 📋 Key performances, squad news & upcoming fixtures

• 💬 Viewer questions and reactions from the TRU crew

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Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.

This week, we’re tackling one of the hottest topics in rugby: Is the scrum under threat?

🚨 Save Our Scrums – With special guest Robbie Kempson🏉 Why the Boks Dominate the Scrum – The science behind SA’s set-piece power⚠️ World Rugby’s Rule Changes – Are scrums being phased out?🇺🇸 The MRL Experiment – Is the U.S. killing the scrum for good?📊 Bok Barometer – Who’s next in line for the Springbok front row?🌍 URC & Sevens Action – Key results, fixtures & Blitzboks’ Hong Kong chase

Don't miss it—this is one scrum you don’t want to collapse!

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Rugby never sleeps—big wins, crushing losses, squad shake-ups, and the stories shaping the game. That Rugby Union Show is where we break it all down.

This week, we’re diving into the mind of one of rugby’s sharpest thinkers: Swys de Bruin—performance coach for SA Rugby and a mastermind of attacking play.

Topics this week:

🏉 Springbok Women’s updates, World Cup prep & Nadine Roos’ impact

💪 Player welfare: injuries & mental health in the game

🧠 Inside the Springbok machine—how Rassie & co. dominate through tactics

🔍 Who’s next for the Boks? Frontrunners to take over from Rassie Erasmus

🌍 URC & Sevens action—key results & Blitzboks’ Hong Kong chase

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