Chasing the Sun

Synopsis

Chasing the Sun is a powerful SuperSport documentary made in collaboration with the Springboks and tells the rousing tale of their path to redemption and World Cup glory in 2019.

First Air Date: 2020-10-04

Last Air Date: 2024-04-21

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: SuperSport

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Top Cast

Siya Kolisi as N/A
Rassie Erasmus as N/A
Faf de Klerk as N/A
Makazole Mapimpi as N/A

Seasons

Specials (2024) - (14 Episodes)

Season 1 (2020) - (5 Episodes)

Season 2 (2024) - (5 Episodes)

Specials (2024)

Exclusive Chasing the Sun 2 Content.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Scotland Half Time Team Talk (2024-04-25)

Winning as a 'Man of the Match' sure feels amazing, yet real triumph is born when the entire squad rises together! Catch Rassie sharing his unique insight on team spirit behind the scenes.
Ep. 2: In the Army (2024-04-25)

Winning as a 'Man of the Match' sure feels amazing, yet real triumph is born when the entire squad rises together! Catch Rassie sharing his unique insight on team spirit behind the scenes.
Ep. 3: The Haka (2024-04-25)

Uncover the power of the Haka! We all have different reactions - fear, inspiration, indifference.
Ep. 4: "Slow Poison" (2024-04-25)

"Eventually the poison is going to take their legs away...and then we get the bomb squad in to do what they do best!"
Ep. 5: "The What if Session" (2024-04-25)

"We must not say we will match their physicality...They must try and match ours!!" Go behind the scenes to see how the coaches and players prepared for all possible scenarios!
Ep. 6: Lineout Secrets (2024-04-25)

Delve into the strategy behind the Springboks line out calls with RG Snyman.
Ep. 7: "The 7-1" (2024-04-25)

"It's not against the laws of the game. It's not a crazy idea!"
Ep. 8: Family First (2024-04-25)

Rassie broke the norm and allowed for family stays during the World Cup. Tune in to find out why!
Ep. 9: "Four of a kind" (2024-04-25)

"Tell me why you went with 4 scrumhalves?"
Ep. 10: "From Flanker to Hooker" (2024-04-25)

"I coached Deon since he was 18. The last year I played full on hooker was 2018"
Ep. 11: "Battle Stats" (2024-04-25)

Every involvement you have in the game gets calculated! It doesn't matter whether you weigh 70kg or 140kg!
Ep. 12: Keep them guessing (2024-04-25)

"We didn't want our team to get out and them to prepare because they have like 14 analysts" Genius from Jacques & Rassie!
Ep. 13: "The Charge Down" (2024-04-25)

"For me all it was waiting for his one foot to step back and that was for me to take off"
Ep. 14: "The Soul of Ireland" (2024-04-25)

"The Irish players are incredibly skilful, up there with New Zealand, if not surpassing New Zealand!"