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Cut The Kak
Cut the Kak is the unfiltered rugby show for okes who want insight without the corporate fluff. Hosts Chad and Byron bring South African expat humour, sharp analysis, and a healthy Springbok bias. Expect live watch-alongs, match breakdowns that actually teach you something, Kak Call of the Week, Ref Rant, Springbok Stock Watch, and detours into cricket, golf, and life down under. Big hits, bigger opinions, no fence-sitting. If you want straight talk, proper banter, and guests who can handle a…
Episodes
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CTK:55: The Surprising Truth About Rugby That Will Change Your Perspective
Rugby lovers, brace yourselves! In this episode of Cut The Kak, Byron and Chad dive headfirst into the whirlwind of international rugby, breaking down the…
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CTK-54: The Tension Rising in URC: Are South African Teams Gaining Their Edge Back?
International rugby is BACK! And we've got a lot to talk about. 🏉 This week on Cut The Kak, Byron and Chad get stuck into a massive weekend of rugby, from the…
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CTK-53: NPC Delivers. Rugby League Puts Us To Sleep
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CTK-52:Rassie’s Rugby Laboratory: Could an 8–0 Bench Work?
Could the Springboks pick eight forwards on the bench? Chad and Byron take the hybrid-player debate to its inevitable conclusion: more props, more scrums and…
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CTK-51: Wallabies EXPOSED? Lions DESTROYED! What a Weekend!
The All Blacks put 50 points on the Wallabies, the Bulls absolutely demolished the Lions, and the Sharks couldn't stop the Stormers. What a bloody weekend of…
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CTK-50: Australia 42-38 South Africa: What the Hell Happened?
Episode 50 and the Wallabies have slapped us straight back to reality. South Africa made 13 changes, Australia turned up ready to scrap, and somehow the…
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CTK-48: Springboks Win the Greatest Rivalry... But Is the Series Really Over?
The Springboks have beaten the All Blacks in another absolute classic, but with one match still to play in Baltimore, is the Greatest Rivalry already won? We…
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CTK-47: The Greatest Rivalry Just Keeps Getting Better
The Springboks beat the All Blacks in another absolute classic, and somehow this rivalry just keeps getting better. On CTK 47, Chad and Byron break down the…
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CTK-46: The Springboks Blew It… Can They Fix It Against the All Blacks?
The Springboks had their chances. The scrum was firing, the opportunities were there… and then came the 55th minute. This week on Cut the Kak, Chad and Byron…
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CTK-45: SA vs NZ: The Rivalry That Defines Rugby
The Greatest Rivalry is almost here, and suddenly Chad isn’t feeling quite as confident as he was a few months ago… The All Blacks have looked better and…
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CTK-44: Are the All Blacks Better Than the Boks? Is NPC Better Than Super Rugby?
The All Blacks are throwing the ball around like it's the NPC, the Springboks are kicking into gale-force winds like nobody told them the weather forecast, and…
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CTK-43: Provincial Rugby Chaos and Rassie’s 5D Chess
The NPC and Currie Cup are back, and provincial rugby has immediately chosen violence. Chad and Byron break down the opening NPC results, the Currie Cup’s…
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CTK-42: NRL Scrums, Bok Depth and Pure Nonsense
NRL Scrums, Bok Depth and Pure Nonsense A week without international rugby has officially broken us. This week on Cut the Kak, Chad and Byron enter the world…
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CTK-41: Boks Bully Wales & Baby Boks Go Back-to-Back
Three weeks of international rugby, one 43–0 demolition, back-to-back Baby Bok titles and enough TMO drama to make us rewrite rugby’s laws ourselves. This…
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CTK-40: The BIGGEST Problem in Rugby? Broadcasting, U20 World Championship & Weekend Predictions
This week on Cut The Kak, we're covering everything happening in the world of rugby. We kick things off by discussing one of the biggest frustrations facing…
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CTK-40: The BIGGEST Problem in Rugby? Broadcasting, U20 World Championship & Weekend Predictions
This week on Cut The Kak, we're covering everything happening in the world of rugby. We kick things off by discussing one of the biggest frustrations facing…
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CTK-39: The Nations Championship is Rugby's BEST New Competition
International rugby is BACK... and it reminded us why nothing beats Test rugby. This week we're breaking down one of the best rugby weekends we've had in…
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CTK-38: Can Anyone Stop the Southern Hemisphere? Nations Championship and Nations Cup Preview
The rugby season is officially underway, and there's plenty to unpack! In this episode, we preview the upcoming Nations Championship, break down the latest…
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CTK-37: 🏉 All Blacks Surprises, Club Finals Drama & A Global Rugby Revolution?
This week on Cut The Kak, we unpack one of the biggest weekends in rugby. We kick things off with the club rugby finals and discuss what strong domestic…
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Katch-Up 3: What it's really like building rugby in Hong Kong China with Guy Spanton and Marno Meyer
In this episode of Cut The Kak, we sit down with Hong Kong China assistant coach Marno Meyer and Hong Kong China captain Guy Spanton to explore what it's…
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CTK-36: Respect the Whistle: The URC Semis, Super Rugby Carnage
The conversation covers the URC semifinals, player welfare concerns, referee decisions, and analysis of the SA A and Sables squads. The URC semifinals were…
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CTK-35: Scrum Wars: URC Quarterfinals, State of Origin & Springbok Selection Headaches
The URC semi-finals are set, South African teams continue to dominate up front, and we've got a lot to say about it. This week we break down the URC…
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SPRINGBOK CAPTAIN. WORLD CLASS BRAAI SKILLS. 🔥🏉
SPRINGBOK CAPTAIN. WORLD CLASS BRAAI SKILLS. 🔥🏉 Imagine winning a competition and getting to find out if Siya Kolisi can actually handle a set of tongs…
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CTK-Katch Up 2: What It’s REALLY Like Hanging Out With Siya Kolisi | Jacques’ Unforgettable Story
🔥 In this episode, Jacques shares the unbelievable story of winning a once-in-a-lifetime competition with FNB SA: a private braai with Siya Kolisi and nine…
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CTK-34: Whistles, Rotation & French Domination
This week on the pod, Byron breaks down what it’s really like refereeing senior rugby — where every decision has to be instant, confident, and survives the…
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CTK-Katch Up 1: Zimbabwe Rugby Is Rising Fast | Tadiwanashe Gwashu & The Sables Story
Zimbabwe rugby is building something special 🏉 In this episode, we sit down with Tadiwanashe Gwashu, The Bus, to talk about his rapid rise in rugby, the…
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CTK-33: Betting Picks, Big Bans & South Africa’s Uncertain Future
This week, we break down a massive rugby weekend packed with drama, debate, and big questions for the future of the game. 🏉 Weekend rugby recap from Super…
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Crusaders Dominate Blues in Super Rugby
The conversation covers the excitement of Super Rugby games and the versatility of Tava Tawanawa as a player. The hosts discuss the recent games, the…
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Willie's Ageless Performance
The conversation covers the unreal performance by Willie, the opportunity for young players to learn from experienced players, and the importance of honesty in…
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Rugby Referee Training: Byron's Journey
Byron discusses his experience of becoming an official referee and the training process involved. He also talks about the role of referee coaches and the…
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Refereeing Disaster ? Reds vs Chiefs
The conversation covers the topics of refereeing performance, TMO decisions, and game results. It delves into the challenges faced by referees and TMOs, as…
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Springbok Injuries: A Big List
The conversation covers the concerns around Springbok injuries, player availability, unusual eating habits of a player, adapting to player absences, and…
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Ever see a player defy expectations so hard it’s like they’re 25 again?
🔥 Drop a 🔥 if you love seeing age not define greatness We were all talking about how Willie being picked at 15 didn’t make sense — then he goes out and proves…
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Is rugby about to evolve into a 6-2 or 7-1 game?
🏉Drop a 🔥 if you've been thinking about team strategies lately!I've been hearing coaches talk about the next big shift — stacking the bench with versatile…
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CTK:32 - Ball Size Debate to Referee Controversies
From the women’s rugby ball size debate to Springbok injury concerns, referee controversies, utility players, and URC predictions — this episode covers the…
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Five Meter Tap: Rugby's New Attacking Platform
The conversation delves into the innovative use of the five-meter tap in rugby, highlighting creative plays and the potential for further development. It also…
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Rugby Laws: A Waste of Time?
The conversation covers the eligibility rules for rugby players, specifically focusing on New Zealand players and their eligibility for international…
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SA Rugby's 2026 Toyota Challenge & Rugby World Cup in Spain
The conversation covers the topics of the Toyota Challenge and international rugby clubs, Rugby World Cup hosting bids and tour destinations, and proposed…
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CTK:31 - URC Shockwaves, Rugby Revolution & The Future of the Game
From URC shock results and bold Rugby World Cup predictions to cutting-edge tactics and the future of player development, this episode covers the biggest…
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Is Tackling a Diving Player Illegal in Rugby?
The conversation delves into impactful rugby moments and the emotional response they evoke, as well as the controversy surrounding a diving try. It then…
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Rugby's Dangerous Tackle: Hooker's Injury & Laws
The conversation delves into the responsibility of players in tackling and scoring, highlighting the attacker's discretion and the defender's responsibility…
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CTK: 30-Last week's rugby and the lack of women's rugby advertising reflects a hidden industry bias
The conversation covers a range of topics including Super Rugby, Sevens, and the performance of various teams. It also delves into the tactics and strategies…
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Glasgow Warriors Fans Boo Everything!
Not Glasgow Warriors fans booing… their OWN decisions too 😭 Ref makes a call for Glasgow? BOOOO Call against them? BOOOOOOO No one was safe 😂 vs Blue Bulls…
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Curry Cup Plea: Cheatahs please win the curry cup
The conversation delves into the future of the Cheetahs in rugby competitions and Fuff's influence on the team's performance and strategy. It explores the…
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Rugby Union: The Scrums Debate
The conversation revolves around the controversial proposal to replace scrums with malls in rugby, and the potential impact of this change on the game and its…
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Women's Six Nations: Historic Stadiums & Progress
The conversation covers the progress and developments in women's rugby, including the Women's Six Nations and the Pacific Four series. It also discusses the…
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Rugby Union's Scrums Under Threat
The conversation delves into the contentious topic of scrums in rugby union and the 2026 law trials in major league rugby. It also explores the controversial…
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The Scrum Is Under Attack, and Rugby May Never Be the Same
The conversation delves into the significant changes in rugby union, particularly the impact of rule changes on the game. The focus is on the battle of the…
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Why Does the Drua Need Permission for Culture?
The Drua shouldn’t need permission slips to bring their culture onto the field. If the haka is a given, the iQoliqoli should be too. Fijian fans turn up every…
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give us the option of a scrum or a tap and go
The conversation covers the topics of scrum weaponization and game speed, discussing the option of tap kicks and the impact on the game's pace. Takeaways Scrum…
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The Lions Are Better Than the Stormers? Byron Has Lost It
The conversation covers a recap of the rugby weekend, including Super Rugby highlights, predictions, and discussions. It also delves into URC game analysis…
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Mini: Fiji's Unpredictable Crash Ball Magic
The conversation covers the exciting and unpredictable playing style of Fiji rugby, characterized by unexpected offloads, chip kicks, and side steps. It also…
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The Dream: A Weekend Inside the Springboks Camp
What would you actually do if you got access to the Springboks behind the scenes? Chad wants a weekend on Rassie’s farm. Byron wants full access, captain’s…
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Mini: Rugby Union: Why Scrums Matter
The conversation delves into the impact of rule changes on the sport, concerns about purposeful targeting of the Springboks, the debate on the removal of…
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How Do the Crusaders Keep Getting Away With This?!
Defending your line 15+ phases… and then suddenly you’re attacking in the other 22. The Crusaders keep doing it, and no one can explain how. In this clip, Chad…
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Rugby League vs Union: Which is Better?
The conversation delves into the comparison between rugby league and rugby union, highlighting the natural preference and enjoyment of different sports. It…
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Ref's Controversial Call in 80th Minute
The conversation covers the topics of referee decisions, respect for the referee, consistency in calls, and specific instances of controversial referee…
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We Solved Rugby's Biggest Problem... and League Won't Like it!
The conversation covers a comprehensive recap of the Six Nations tournament, including predictions, standout performances, and refereeing controversies. It…
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Mini:Italy's Rugby Rise: A Magical Journey
The conversation covers the rise of Italian rugby, highlighting their impressive growth, passion, and consistency. It also delves into the enjoyment of…
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Mini: Rugby Union vs League: Why Scrums Matter
The conversation revolves around the comparison between rugby union and rugby league, with a focus on the proposed changes to rugby union to make it more like…