Essence of Victory: Springbok Champion Krynauw Otto
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- In this captivating interview, Springbok rugby icon Krynauw Otto opens up on his magnificent career in which he helped the Boks to victory at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, 1998 Tri-Nations and was part of an historic 17-Test winning streak. His indomitable spirit and exceptional skills contributed significantly.
In this thrilling journey Krynauw recounts the unforgettable moments that defined an era of South African rugby dominance. From nail-biting matches to record victories and all the heartwarming tales of camaraderie in between, this interview offers a rare glimpse into the life of a true rugby legend.
00:00 Introduction by Peter
00:56 Making the 1995 Rugby World Cup squad
02:04 Extreme fitness programmes
03:00 Bok debut against Romania
04:15 Battle of Boet Erasmus
05:31 Missing the World Cup final
06:36 Winning the World Cup
07:43 Kitch Christie
08:54 International wilderness
09:46 Carel Du Plessis
11:05 Nick Mallett
13:17 Only Test try against Wales
14:27 1998 Tri-Nations
16:06 1998 End-of-year tour
18:20 1999 Rugby World Cup
19:48 The Jannie De Beer show
21:12 Semi-final sucker punch
22:34 Springbok career ends
24:22 Toughest opponent
25:04 Funny moment
27:49 Favourite current player
28:41 These days
29:20 Trivia question
Peter says: I love the Springboks and rugby is one of my favourite sports. Although as a sports journalist I am supposed to remain neutral, I always like to point out that before I became a professional, I was just a big fan! I hold a Masters Degree in International Journalism so at least you know I should be able to ask a good question or two! My dream is to do this TH-cam Channel permanently. You can help me out by liking the videos, subscribing to the channel and hitting the notification bell.
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Love these stories from the heroes of 95...magical period in our lives....
Yeah!! Always lovely to hear these stories from our 1995 heroes. I'd have to go back and check but I think that makes it 13 interviews with 95 winners on this channel now. Cheers as always for the comment, Seamus!
underrated lock, Bulls legend - always loved watching him in combination with Mark Andrews.
I agree with you, MyCousin! (Don't you love how that sounds?)
Bulls legend but I would make him a Bok legend too. What a combo he formed with Mark Andrews too! A formidable duo.
Great interview Peter and Krynauw love hearing about the backstories from players on the inside. Gives context to historical data 👍
Appreciate the kind words! These stories from the old days are gold. So pleased I could get Krynauw on the show.
Wonderful interview with one of my favourite childhood players. And wow, cannot wait for the interview with David Kirk.
Thanks Naas. Krynauw was a colossus!
David Kirk will not disappoint!
Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for another great interview, Peter. Enjoyed listening to Krynauw and his wonderful insights and memories with the boks..
Thanks Dev. Glad you enjoyed it. Always a pleasure to hear from our heroes who have won it all.
The legend Krynauw!Great interview and great content as always Peter. 1❤🇿🇦👊🏾👍🏾
Thanks Warren. Great player and a great guest. I'm so pleased I could get Krynauw on the show. Cheers as always for the support. I really do appreciate it.
What a legend.
Absolutely, Ouboet! Thank you for your comment.
Solid middle of lineout lock. Remember Otto when he came to Bulls (1993) as a flanker , ended up going on SA Barbarians side at end of year. Toured NZ in 1994 ahead of Drikus Hattingh , who was first choice at provincial level. I believe he was selected ahead of more dominant experienced players in 1995 because of his ability to play flank. Hattingh was better lock but had long history of discipline issues. Otto and Andrews combo was good one.
I must be honest I don't actually remember him playing as a flanker but great memory on your part, Nunu. Perhaps the Pieter-Steph Du Toit of his time!
I remember Drikus - a hard man of note but as you say there were some disciplinary issues. Otto and Andrews made for a great combination and we struggled after they were dropped/retired until Victor and Bakkies emerged.
Great guy, great guest and a great player! Thanks as always for the comment. Always nice hearing from you.
@@frontrowrugby it is a SA thing , having a big lock playing flank as a strong option at tail of the lineout. Hannes Strydom played flank in his early years with NTvl. As did Steve Atherton famously in 1990 CC Final. Likes of Drikus and Adri would have played more tests if they were disciplined!. Believe young guys like Otto and Robbie Brink were picked in 95 partially because they brought no baggage.
Yes, that's right! Drikus and Adri were probably just products of their time. Great players but as you say susceptible to the sin bin!
I also think young guns like Otto and Brink were picked in 95 because they would be good squad players without rocking the boat. Clearly Kitch's plan worked!
Thank you Peter for this interview. Krynauw was a fantastic player and really sounds like a great guy. He is certainty ranked as one of the best locks of all time. Keep up the good work with this great channel. I always look forward to the interviews.
Ben, it's always my pleasure! Krynauw was indeed a fanstastic player. Really strong and physical and great in the lineouts but also an asset in the scrums and mauls. He is a great guy. I couldn't believe it when I phoned him to invite him on to the show and he told me he actually watches this channel and enjoys it!
Thank you for the great interview yet agian..I have to correct myself..Otto didnt get those good hits in agianst Tucamen...it was that game agianst Ireland at Loftus where even Teichmann lost his cool..agian thx for all your work..Going to be interesting to have a Kiwi on next week
Ps:Great to hear Krynauw is also a fan of your channel..thats a big compliment to you..
Thanks bud! Ah so it was Ireland at Loftus, not Tucuman. Nevertheless that Tucuman match was brutal!
It's my pleasure and I'm so happy you enjoyed the video.
Yes, let's see how it goes next week with a kiwi - but not just any old kiwi - the first captain to lift the Webb Ellis Cup! All part of my Rugby World Cup coverage which will start on Sunday. I'm hoping it will all have a very positive impact on the channel.
PS I actually could not believe it when Krynauw told me he was a fan of the channel. At first I thought he was just saying so to be nice but then it became very obvious that he knew my channel quite well as he started referencing other interviews on the channel. Incredible stuff and what a compliment!
Hi Peter, great interview again ( I beamed like a proud relative when he mentioned he was a fan of your channel. It is evident that he does actual follow the channel by the comments he made. It is so well deserved you make such great content)
I was such an Otto fan even though he was a Bull. I had such a chuckle “I could have scored more but Frik du Preez was my hero” what an absolute legend this man is.
I must at admit the fact that he had nice things to say about Carel made me develop a slight crush on him 🤣
This feels like a man who genuinely takes an interest in the people around him. What great advice as well! There needs to be life after rugby.
I love the trivia section of the channel. My answers are hit or miss but I learn/recall so much from them.
Thanks again for the great content Peter. These videos are such a great decompressor for me after a particularly challenging day.
Thank you for those lovely words, Rif! I can't describe how chuffed I was when Krynauw told me he watched this channel. At first I thought, "Yeah right. He's just saying that." But then it became really obvious that he does watch it! What a wonderful endorsement.
He is a lovely guy and he was a tremendous player back in the day - even though as you say he played for a certain team in Pretoria! hahaha ...
I'm going to try to get Carel on this show in Year II (by the way, tomorrow is this channel's first anniversary - whoo!) It's only right that we give Carel a platform. It'll be so interesting to hear what he has to say about those days.
Glad you love the trivia section. A couple of people moaned about it last week so I decided to put up a poll. As it turns out those who don't like it make up less than 20% so sorry, it's staying.
Glad these videos can help you decompress!
@@frontrowrugby happy anniversary! Even though I have only recently discovered your channel, I feel like I have devoured the content and therefore can be considered an OG fan😃it was pretty evident that Krynauw is a fan. I can now say I have two things in common with Krynauw: we both love Carel and Front Row Rugby.
I would love for you to interview Carel. As I said I have had the privilege of meeting him once and he was the loveliest man and still very handsome for a gentleman of more advanced years.
I cannot believe you are giving the ABs a platform 😪never mind I will be here to hate watch next week 🤣
Oh I think you've been commenting here long enough to say you've been around a little longer than "recently". An OG fan you most certainly are!
Love what you have in common with Krynauw! Whoo!
Yeah, my aim for Year II is to get Mr Markgraaff, Carel, Nick Mallett and Harry Viljoen if possible as far as the coaches go.
But first, World Cup coverage begins next week ... with a AB - haha! As it turns out he is the only All Black that will be on the show and you'll see soon enough he's actually a nice guy too.
@@frontrowrugby yes to all of those humans, I would be really interested to hear from Harry as well and I will be bitterly disappointed if he is not decked out in a fancy suit.
I am sure he is a lovely man but I dislike him on principle 🤣year II starts on Wednesday. I think year 1 has been a great success.
Here’s to many more great videos.
Haha, if Harry agrees I'll tell him to be dressed in an Armani suit ... or else!
I actually don't remember seeing him in anything but a tracksuit when he was WP and Bok coach you know.
Hahaha, look we can't like All Blacks. That's just the way it is.
I also think Year I has been a great success. I am very pleased with the way things have turned out. I have big plans for the second year. Let's see how it goes!
And thank you so very much for the regular encouragement.
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If Mark Andrews refused to play number 8 Krynauw might have gotten a chance.
That's a very good assessment, Wilbur. I didn't even think of that! Great point you make. Clearly Kitch was trying to introduce more height in the lineout so he was looking at an alternative to Rudolf Streauli at that stage. Why not Krynauw?
Aussies won 0, we won in Pta (Captain Bob scored a try) & drew in Perth.
That's right, Ash. Bobby scored the only try of the Test for us in our capital and then we went over there and drew. Imagine if we'd beaten the All Blacks at Newlands (as I believe we should have)? We might have won the Tri-Nations that year!
None! Boks beat Wallabies at Loftus & drew in Perth!
Spot on, Sean. You know if we had beaten the All Blacks at Newlands (like we should have!) we might have won the Tri-Nations that year!
@@frontrowrugby that was the day Percy Montgomery left his kicking boots at home!!!
Indeed it was. Percy was a good goalkicker in those days but after he was dropped and came back in 2004 he had become a machine who hardly ever missed.
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Another correct answer in the bag, Ben!