In this week’s episode of Behind the Ruck, we’re joined by the legendary Ashley Johnson! He shares his experiences as a player at the Cheetahs, reflects on earning numerous caps with the Wasps, and talks about his transition into coaching—giving us insight into the kind of defense coach he’s become.
The episode wraps up with Juan and Rudy discussing the latest URC results and fixtures, highlighting a few young stars to watch out for as they knock on the door for a Springbok call-up ahead of the November tour.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:17 Rudy & Juan Intro
00:36 Video Intro, Line-up
05:42 Ashley Johnson Interview
38:16 Results, Fixtures and Wrap-up
56:05 Outro
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26 Comments
I was thinking what happened to ashley johnson
What's up Ruckers!! For the Afrikaans translations, you can turn on the subtitles/closed captions and select the English (UK) option and it will be translated for you. Make sure to leave us a comment on your favourite part of the Episode!!
I met Ashley father a few years ago in Franschoek .Damn his father had some massive hands .Father was a priest ..hope he still with us .
Ash will definitely make a great coach!! A living legend & will inspire a lot of youngsters. Would love to see him in Springbok coaching in the future, very wise!
Greetings lads I’ve been waiting patiently for you guys. lol!!What a legend of Mzansi on the show today..I remember when my province team having a tussle with the big Ashley!!lmk,Greetings all the way from a cold England community!!💙💚👊🏾👍🏾❤️🫡🍻
The streets will never forget ❤
Great player unfortunately there was Soies and Vermueln also. He could’ve got lot more caps
Ashley Johnson one of the most skillful back rowers SA has had! Untouchable at school level… Meneer!
I so wished we got to see more of Ashley here in SA more. The guy was incredible as a high school player. In the same vein as Spies, Hennie Deniller (excuse the spelling), Houggard, Jesse n David Kriel, Bobo, Pollard, Frans Steyn, and so so many more where you heard about these guys before you even saw them play .
Congrats on your career Ashley but 3 or so years of the last few years here in SA would've been awesome to witness.
Great show as usual Partners 👍🏿
Aweh gents 👏 my 13 🎉
Nike all stars Colburn en Clayton Marks Jeremy plaatjies bliksem man te mooi
Men's net hare gesien as Ashley vir cheetahs hardloop
I would like to hear from Ramone Samuels as well
Ashley what a player.
Rudy don't talk about the Stormers ne and los ons players.
Don't forget about the 7up😂
Bulls are looking good though.
Ragga must get Ricky January
Ashley was a monster for the Cheetahs, then he went to Wasps and became and became an even bigger monster!
Hy is honestly n groot groot yster 🔝most humble and down to earth 🔋
Good interview, humble ashley johnson. Good questions guys. Keep up. You guys and the boks office the best rugby shows today. I would add the aussie 'KOKO' show
Juba lets get Gaza on the show
Leka show manne
Enjoyed the interview and some banter!
Needed to play more Springbok rugby
One of my favourite players!!!
He should have gotten more Book caps under his belt. Loved what he did at Wasps!
Let's get Conrad Jantjies and Adie Jacobs
First time watching the podcast, big fan of Ashley back in his Wasps days. Was always my favourite to watch when I went to the games!
Love you guys, your show is the best of the best. Baie Dankie Manne. Hierdie show is bakgat ❤❤