Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh Team Up with BrightRock to Spotlight Rugby’s Game-changing Moments

Posted on 7 Mar, 25 by BrightRock

Johannesburg – BrightRock, the needs-matched life insurer, recently announced a partnership with the informative and entertaining rugby podcast, Behind the Ruck, hosted by Vodacom Bulls icon, Rudy Paige and DHL Stormers legend, Juan de Jongh. The collaboration leverages their expertise to highlight the pivotal moments that shape rugby matches.

The highlight of this partnership is the BrightRock Bounce Players of the Week segment. Each week, Paige and de Jongh break down the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers matches, spotlighting the players who seized pivotal opportunities to ‘play the bounce’. The segment, which runs for six months, celebrates those whose decisive actions – whether a critical tackle, a pinpoint pass, an electrifying run, or a perfectly executed kick – demonstrably shifted the game’s momentum. The BrightRock Bounce Player of the Week isn’t necessarily the Man of the Match, but the player who truly changed the game.

This partnership reflects BrightRock’s understanding of the unpredictable nature of life and the importance of adapting to life’s many changes. Just as in rugby, seizing opportunities presented by unexpected bounces can be transformative.

“Rugby has always been the perfect metaphor for our message – the game’s outcome is often determined by how players respond to the unpredictable bounce of that odd-shaped ball. In rugby, just like in life, it’s all about how you play the bounce and our BrightRock Bounce Players of the Week partnership with Behind the Ruck perfectly captures this philosophy,” said Suzanne Stevens, CEO of BrightRock.

“We’re passionate about celebrating the key moments that define a rugby match, and our partnership with BrightRock allows us to do exactly that through the BrightRock Bounce Players of the Week. What makes this segment so exciting is that it highlights influence over statistics. Whether it’s a crucial turnover, a big defensive play, or a moment of brilliance that sparks a comeback, the BrightRock Bounce Players of the Week segment is about recognising those who truly shape the outcome of a match,” said Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh.

“Adding this segment to our show not only allows us to showcase outstanding performances but also creates a platform for audience engagement. Fans can join the conversation, debate selections, and appreciate the finer details of the game that often go unnoticed. We’re proud to partner with BrightRock on this journey,” they conclude.

In addition to the weekly segment, the partnership features exciting fan competitions and stadium activations, including the ongoing BrightRock Suite Experience with Behind the Ruck, which will see lucky listeners joining Paige and De Jongh in-stadium for a special BrightRock experience.

For the latest updates on the BrightRock Bounce Players of the Week and other partnership initiatives with Behind the Ruck, follow BrightRock on social media @BrightRockZA (TikTok, Facebook, X and Instagram).

About BrightRock:

BrightRock is a disrupter in the South African life insurance market, offering clients and financial advisers solutions that can be co-created to precisely meet clients’ needs. BrightRock’s world-first, needs-matched individual life insurance cover matches each client’s specific needs on day one of their policy and can change over time as their needs change. By matching a client’s cover to their changing needs over time, BrightRock cuts out unnecessary waste, delivering significantly more cover (up to double) for the same premium. BrightRock Life Ltd is a licensed financial services provider and life insurer. Company registration no: 1996/014618/06, FSP 11643. Terms and conditions apply.