9 epic snacks for the big clash
It's the start of a tense few weeks for the South African Rugby team! We know that you will all gather this Saturday (23 August 2025) for a game day get together. We also know that you're going to need snacks, for the 17:10 pm kick off and the 80 minutes of play. So we've rounded up 9 awesome snacks for you to enjoy during the game.
1. Sensory platter
Khanya Mzongwana’s sensory platter is a game-day winner. Packed with foods in a mix of tastes, textures and temperatures, it keeps you in the moment when the match gets tense. Combine all your favourite snacks for a spread as exciting as the action on the field.
2. Herby pap braai dippers
If you’re having a braai, we suggest you make extra pap to make these herby pap braai dippers for the match. Hannah Lewry outdid herself with this one! She uses Woolworths’ cheese fondue kit as a dip, but you can use whatever you want, like chakalaka or ibhisto.
3. Spicy potato-and-cheese balls
Cheese and potatoes are a match made in heaven! So these spicy potato-and-cheese balls by Fatima Saib are a must for the match. You can play around with the herbs and spices to your preference. Serve them with chutney for maximum enjoyment.
4. Crunchy crumbed mushrooms
These mushrooms are extra crispy thanks to the combination of sesame seeds and panko crumbs. Plus, they’re super-easy to make! Pair them with gochujang mayo for the perfect crispy, spicy bite.
5. Easiest, cheesiest nachos
“Easiest” is not an exaggeration when it comes to this title. Jacqueline Burgess made sure you get maximum flavour with minimal effort with this recipe. It’s made using convenience products from Woolies and comes together in just 10 minutes.
6. Braaied crudite plate
If you’re hosting an early game day braai, you may need something to tide you over until the kick-off time. Serve Khanya’s braaied crudité plate with her home-made bean dip or get a selection of your favourite dips and spreads to enjoy.
7. Biltong-and-cheese twists
Sure, you can serve biltong as is, or you can make it better by making these easy biltong-and-cheese twists! The best part? You need just 5 ingredients to make them!
8. Coconut-and-Szechuan chicken wings
These wings are a crowd‑pleaser of note. Get ready for sticky fingers and smacking lips! They strike an exquisite balance between sweet, spicy, nutty and numbing—and flip convention on its head by weaving coconut into fiery Szechuan flavours!
9. Creamy chicken-and-jalapeno samoosas
The samoosa is a snack platter staple. There are many different fillings and this chicken-and-jalapeño version will be a firm favourite when it comes to game time. When fried, it gets a lovely gooey cheese pull with a hint of spice and fresh herbs.
Find the recipe for Creamy chicken-and-jalapeno samoosas here.