Tim Dlulane: Springboks career over in 10 minutes

In this episode of Front Row Rugby Springbok Rugby legend Tim Dlulane discusses his all-too brief career. In November 2004 Dlulane came on to the field for the Springboks during the final 10 minutes of a Test against Wales. It was to be Tim’s only appearance for the Springboks. Here he tells Peter Stemmet what it felt like. Dlulane shares the emotions of the build-up, the actual Test and how he was so nervous he nearly missed the team’s warm-up routines! Tim also offers advice for youngsters who dream of representing the Springboks one day. Dlulane also talks about his post-rugby career with the Bulls and his current work in property development.

Thando Manana’s autobiography Being A Black Springbok is mentioned in this interview. You can purchase it here: https://amzn.to/3SqpllW Kindly note that this is an affiliate link and Peter stands to earn a small commission in the event of a purchase.

00:00 Introduction by Peter
00:49 Being selected for the Springboks
03:30 The week before Tim’s debut
09:14 Not knowing the pre-match drills
14:18 Pressure to perform
16:29 Tim’s advice to young rugby players
19:49 Working for the Blue Bulls
22:43 Post-Bulls career in property development

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