Shoe Dog
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Shoe Dog
@MikeFarrer
I love positive people who want to make a difference. I have a deep love for South Africa and am committed to helping solve its problems.







Incredible performance and series win in India by the Proteas, massive congrats to @TembaBavuma, Shukri and the team.



This was Cobus’ best season yet. Has been a proper team player for years. Not always getting a proper run, he took this opportunity with both arms and smashed it. He brought the grit, fire, speed, and composure you need from a World Class 9, and it raised the Boks #SSRugby



Ireland haven’t taken an 80min pounding like this under Farrell, at home. They were bullied, bodies dropping, & even with a man up they couldn’t finish. The Springboks didn’t just win, they carved out a psychological edge that will linger long after that final whistle. #IREvRSA




All six All Black matches in the blockbuster winter Test calendar were sold out, drawing over 215,000 fans through stadium gates nationwide. Across all six domestic test matches, total viewership on Sky Sport and Sky Open reached 1.8 million1, with around 754,000 fans watching via Sky digital channels2. The All Blacks v South Africa clash on September 6 at Eden Park recorded the most engaged audience (AUD) for an All Blacks match on Sky Sport since the 2023 Rugby World Cup Final. 886,000 people watched on Sky Sport and Sky Open, and480,000 viewers tuned into Sky’s digital channels. 10% of the Sky Sport viewers chose Sky’s te reo Māori commentary, and overall viewership commanded an impressive 60% share of the TV watched while on air3. The All Blacks v Australia Bledisloe Cup match on September 27th drew the most eyeballs, with 967,000 watching on Sky Sport and Sky Open – and was also the most-watched rugby match of the year on Sky Open. Data: SkySport (cume Reach) sky.co.nz/strong-viewers…






















