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CTK-43: Provincial Rugby Chaos and Rassie’s 5D Chess

Cut The Kak··15 August 2026·47 min

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The NPC and Currie Cup are back, and provincial rugby has immediately chosen violence. Chad and Byron break down the opening NPC results, the Currie Cup’s ridiculously tight table, standout performances from Du’Plessis Kirifi and Marcus Muller, and why the Lions might be playing the most entertaining rugby in South Africa. There is also an uncomfortable amount of NRL chat, Byron picks his new NPC team, and Rassie Erasmus once again proves he is planning about seven moves ahead of everyone else. Plus, we preview the All Blacks’ massive South African tour and ask the important question: could a provincial side steal the Raeburn Shield? Subscribe, comment and tell us which NPC team Byron should actually support. @cut_the_kak