The Springbok consensus tells us that the national rugby team’s performances are good for the economy. They’re good for the economy because winning games like the quarter-final against France leads to productivity and social cohesion. But might the opposite not be the case? Might the Springboks not just exhaust us, causing us to be lazy and indigent. In this podcast I take a satirical look at the downside of being a supporter of the men in green and gold, whether we’re playing a World Cup quarter-final against France or a semi-final against England.Get full written episodes of the show a day early on Substack.Check out The Luke Alfred Show on: Facebook YouTube