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Could The Springboks Play A Rugby World Cup In The Desert?

Author
Peter Stemmet
Published
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://iono.fm/e/1544024

Could the Springboks be headed to a Rugby World Cup in the Middle East in 2035? According to reports Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are planning a bid for that year's tournament, or the 2039 edition. And in this episode Peter breaks down why these non-traditional rugby countries would want this, analyses the predictable backlash, especially from western nations, and shares his own experiences of living in the Gulf.

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel

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