The Highs And Lows Of Flip Van Der Merwe's Springbok Career

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Flip Van Der Merwe was a Springbok stalwart at the start of the second decade of the 21st century. In an incredible turn of events, the Springbok lock missed out on two World Cups that overlapped with his career, which also coincided with the emergence of all-time Bok greats like Eben Etzebeth and Pieter-Steph Du Toit.

In this exclusive interview, Flip opens up about what really happened in those days and shares an honest and colourful account of that time.

This podcast originates from the Front Row Rugby YouTube Channel.
7 Jan English South Africa Rugby · Sports

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