‘Let’s play rugby and let’s go and box afterwards’ – Os du Randt on the three differences between the amateur and professional game

Springboks legend Os du Randt has named three ways rugby has changed since becoming professional in 1995.

Rugby purists will fondly remember the amateur days, but much has changed since. Appearing on Boks Unpacked X The Verdict, Du Randt looked back on an era he played through.

1 Pressure

“I think there’s too much pressure on the school kids these days,” said the double World Cup winner. “Parents put a lot of pressure on winning and sponsorships.”

There’s no doubt the rugby environment can feel a little like a pressure cooker, particularly when trying to forge a professional career as a young