Best South Africa Sports Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 295: Is this the Best Lions Side of all time? 44:44

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Short answer, no. The consensus is that even Ireland is better than the B&I Lions. The real question is Argentina better than the Lions? They beat them. But England B beat Argentina. So are England B better than the Lions? And are England B better than England A? Is Maro Itoje the problem? If you asked Andre Piardi, he'd probably say "si". But then…

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Episode 294: Big Props to Georgia 1:10:18

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The Boks have wrapped up their on-field preparations for the Rugby Championship with a testing but worthy win over the physical Georgians. All that remains is to sit back and watch the dull, light beer clashes Down Under while Rassie fine tunes his first choices. On the domestic front, the Currie Cup gets going with some of our u20 World Champions …

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Episode 293: Adam hates the Lions 58:16

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OG Adam is back for a guest appearance this week and drops a few hot takes for good measure. Is Henco van Wyk the Marco van Staden of centres? We're not convinced, but we're here for it anyway. Jasper sees red as the Boks run over the top of Italy, NZ get their groove back, and the Lions loom large for the Wallabies as the first Test draws nearer.M…

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Episode 292: Poles Apart 1:19:00

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What do Steve and Mike Wosniak have in common? Well, it's not rugby as we find out in this mythbusting ERB episode. There was a lot of rugby to cover with the international season underway. The Boks managed to keep down an unexpectedly strong Italian espresso with no help from the bomb squad (cue the fireworks). New Zealand nearly choked on a C-gra…

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Episode 291 -TshiTWOka at the double 57:52

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The Boks sent the BaaBaas packing but not without a few boxes of South African wine. Rassie started the season doing Rassie things with Esterhuizen playing flank, while Kolbe continued to embarrass opposition but not as much as O'Mahony getting swindled like Eskom buying an exorbitant dummy from SAFM. In other news, the Junior Sprintboks (sic) sped…

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Episode 290 -Test match rugby is back! (Kind of) 1:03:02

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Ant, Phil and Andy recap the two season finales for URC and Super Rugby as well as the non-Test between the B&I Lions (minus Leinster) and Argentina (minus most of their first choice French clubbers). The Lions head off to Australia with more questions than answers but Ant like a good Brit thinks this might be a good thing. The Super Clubs of Leins…

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Episode 289: Jaden has a Little Winky 2:05:00

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From the pressure cooker (kicker?) of Kingsmead to the doldrums of Scotstoun and the predictable fortresses of Loftus and the Aviva, the URC quarter finals are now behind us. One South African side will appear in a fourth consecutive final, but who will it be? Will wily Willie outwit the wing-center Hooker? The Champions Cup final was a humdinger, …

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Episode 288: We're back like Elliot Daly in a Lions jersey 54:44

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Hey! Remember us? It's been a while, but that means there's plenty to talk about. URC and Super Rugby Pacific approach their business ends while the announcement of a Lions tour gives us plenty to chew on. Is the fate of the Crusaders tied to Will Jordan's knee? Is Mack Hansen injured or is it just a conspiracy? And why is he banned on Hinge? Is An…

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Ep 287: Is Henco Van Wyk the next Bok Hooker? 52:40

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Is Hooker a hooker? Is Tizzano a hooker? What about Henco? Or Marnus? Spoiler: probably only the last one. But listen anyway to find out.It has been a while! Ant, Phil and Andy quickly recap the lost episode wrapping up the Six Nations before turning to the tail end of the URC and a highly entertaining Super Rugby Pacific edition.Music by @monstroi…

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Episode 286: Gatland's Gone, England Won and Super Rugby Pacific is Back 1:11:44

6M ago1:11:44

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A very special in-person episode was recorded for your pleasure, seeing a return of not only Andrew but Ant's rants and Super Rugby Pacific. The reunited trio look ahead to the rugby extravaganza that is SRP, asking the deep questions like who can stop the Blues, can the Crusaders get any worse and will all of the Australians improve without the Re…

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Episode 285: Ant's Rants & Other Goodies 59:26

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Better late than never! Ant has a lot to get off his chest after a couple of months away. Joined by Phil, the duo assess the state of play for the South African teams in the URC and Champions/Challenge Cup before diving into a 6 Nations preview. Can the Sharks go all the way in the URC? What is wrong with the Stormers? Will the Bulls and Lions make…

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Episode 284: Running on Cole 1:08:51

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The Boks have dominated the Player of the Year nominees, but will World Rugby conspire to select another Irish backrower? Phil and Andy launch the #JusticeForOx campaign as they ask whether rugby will always let props eat cake without proper recognition. The duo shine the spotlight on the latest fixtures like Stade de France did on the haka, and th…

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Episode 283: Southern Hemisphere > Cunningham-South? 1:20:29

9M ago1:20:29

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The former colonies dominated as the South swept aside the imperialist North in the Autumn Nations Series as cocky fans' egos swelled more than Kolisi's eye socket. Bok supporters are still unhappy with four tries to none, while Will Jordan keeps advancing on Dougie Howlett's record. Australia get a famous win despite being a Schmidt team, and Fiji…

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Episode 282: Is Ali-Price Right? (or what was his nickname?) 1:07:47

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Is Marcus Smith the Messiah? Or was it a bad Ford to cross. Are Scotland the real deal, or are Fiji just anti W(h)ales? Can anyone stop Sititi or Telea (spoiler, you'll find out on Friday).The gang (sans Bird) run the rule over what each team (including Kenya) would deem a success for the autumn/spring/November/end of year tour.Music by @monstroid,…

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Episode 281: Kriel intentions? 1:07:26

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Dick takes a swing at hosting as the team recaps the URC progress of the South African teams. Listen in as the misinformed mispronounce and sometimes miss the point, unlike David (Richard no T) Kriel against Benetton. To sweeten things up, dessert is served in the form of a quick preview of the upcoming international fixtures as well.…

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Episode 280: Eben Ysterbeth - a GOAT in our time 1:20:35

10M ago1:20:35

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The Boks sign off on a wildly successful Rugby Championship campaign in emphatic style in Mbombela, while the All Blacks heap further misery on an admittedly Schmidt Wallaby team. Then, in the URC, the Lions and Bulls enjoy the comforts of home while the Sharks and Stormers succumb to the frigid northern climes. Has Ox done enough to be the first p…

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Episode 279: Throwing good Manie after bad 1:14:11

10M ago1:14:11

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The Boks return from Argentina with their tails between their legs, much like the Lions who threw away a full-time lead when the Sharks smelled blood in the water at Ellis Park. Adam returns to the pod with Andy and Phil to recount the Currie Cup final matchday experience and put the magnifying glass to the mysterious case of Manie's missing compas…

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Episode 278: Junior Boks not Boca Juniors 58:29

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The Boks are Argentina hoping to give the Pumas a Moer(at)ing with a much-changed side, while the Currie Cup reaches its zenith with the Sharks traveling to Joburg to take on the Lions. Will Esterhuizen lead Ant's boys to their second trophy in succession? Or will Nohamba take his revenge on his old employers and sent Phil into a frenzy? Oh, also, …

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Episode 277: The Long Walk to Freedom Cup 1:12:37

11M ago1:12:37

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It's the first Freedom Cup in 15 years, the first 4 consecutive wins over our greatest rivals since 1949, and Marx gets to 100 (points) before Willie becomes a centurion. Overall, it's a remarkable time to be a Bok. Also in this episode - in the Currie Cup, Western Province are the coriander, Lions are enjoying a birds-eye view at the top of the lo…

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Episode 276: Springboks topple the All Blacks but it's all to play for in Cape Town 1:09:10

11M ago1:09:10

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The Springboks toppled the All Blacks at Ellis Park in Johannesburg in a tense, tight affair but it's all to play for in Cape Town as both teams will come out firing. Join the gang as they discuss all things Springboks and All Blacks, as they get ready to watch the blockbuster of a match at Cape Town Stadium this weekend. Also discussed are Ant's g…

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Episode 275: The one not sponsored by Kristen's Kick-Ass Ice Cream 37:06

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Rassie has been ice cold with his selections this week, proving he's not a Fassi eater. Will Sacha flake on the biggest stage of his career? Will the artificially sweetened bomb squad have the desired aftertaste? Will the new lock combination melt or glisten? One thing is for sure - the action won't be vanilla as the Boks take on the All Blacks thi…

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Episode 274: Boks bash the Wallabies in the wet 58:14

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A rare four-man front row gathered to discuss the latest Bok test, as well as some Currie Cup and u18 action. Who were your winners and losers of the Bok tour Down Under? And is the All Black touring squad instilling any fear? Find out here on Elite Rugby Banter.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter

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Episode 272: Sacha - the Wizard of Oz 33:54

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The Bok team has been announced for the Brisbane Barney and the boys are frothing. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu (SAFM to his mates and the pod) headlines the announcement as the starting flyhalf, with some other notable talking points ahead of the Southern Hemisphere's signature competition. Is this the Boks' chance to make a statement and perhaps be …

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Episode 271: Peri-peri Portugal 1:23:31

1y ago1:23:31

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In a second-ever happenstance, our three regulars found themselves around the same table. Are Australia the form team of World Rugby? Is the smart money on Manie, or is Sacha such a talent? Is McKenzie the real MacDaddy or just macaroni? Does Ant support the NovaVit Griffons now?Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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Episode 270 -No kudus for Ciaran Frawley 1:09:19

1y ago1:09:19

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Elite Rugby Banter (the podcast, not the musical) is back with a full complement of 3 (the same number of minutes Willie managed before getting concussed, again). Ireland have won back the Raeburn Shield as well as the rights to Zombie as the emerald greens got in Rassie's head. Jannie de Beer's illegitimate red-haired lovechild quelled a boisterou…

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Episode 269 - France spoils the Southern Hemisphere Rugby Party! 1:05:56

1y ago1:05:56

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Is Dylan Richardson going on the next Lions tour? Should the Western Cape never host another Junior World Cup? Who is the best of the new coaches on the block? Can the Northern Hemisphere claim back some face this weekend? Will Ireland have any players left? And will Phil get washed away in Newlands? All these questions and more are answered as Ant…

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Episode 268: Is Zane Kirchner the answer to Ireland’s fullback conundrum? 1:08:48

1y ago1:08:48

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There’s a bone to be picked, a debt to be paid, and an injustice to be avenged… Are we talking about the Boks v Ireland series or the Team GB women in their underwear? Listen to find out.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter

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Episode 267: Our Blood Shifts from Blue to Green...but also Black? 1:04:53

1y ago1:04:53

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Ant, Phil, and Andy recap the first post-RWC Bok game, the URC final, and the Blitzboks qualification for the Olympics. Oh, the highs and lows of being a South African rugby fan... Also, what on earth are we supposed to do next Saturday without even our Antipodean rugby to look forward to? Our panel mulls over this grave happenstance...…

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Episode 266: Ant risks his Life for the Pod! 40:36

1y ago40:36

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Andy hosts while Ant commutes between URC, Super Rugby Pacific and the first Bok test of the season. Will Fortress Loftus hold against the Warriors of Glasgow? Will the Chiefs give the men from Auckland the Blues? And will it be Boks Office or Wails with the experimental Twickenham tour?Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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Episode 265: We're All Bulls Fans Now 1:29:21

1y ago1:29:21

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The four-man pod returns sporting light blue jerseys and nose rings as the Stormers crash ungraciously out of the URC. Andy rules supreme in rugby fantasy land, and the boys pick their Bok squads for the upcoming series against Ireland. With all the injuries at outside back, who will accompany the old men Mapimpi and Le Roux?Music by @monstroid, 80…

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Episode 264: The Sharks are the big fish in a small pond 1:04:29

1y ago1:04:29

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Ant comes out firing on the back of his beloved Sharks victory in the hitherto unheralded European Challenge Cup. Meanwhile, pod guest Dick Taylor helps to unpack some more meaningful competitions in the Champions Cup, URC, Super Rugby Pacific, the Japanese League One, and the SA Cup. Hilarity ensues.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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Episode 263: Siya Masuku > Phil Hornsby > Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu 55:04

1y ago55:04

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Have a listen to find out why Phil may be the key to unlocking the Springbok backline against Wales, but only after Christmas. Also in the pod: Andrew and Adam’s special Gauteng bond, why Ant is as shit at fantasy as the Sharks are at URC, and why Siya Masuku should be starting for the Crusaders.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.…

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Episode 262: Another two-man blitz 1:02:46

1+ y ago1:02:46

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Phil takes on the Damian de Allende role again, swapping out Lukhanyo Am (Ant) for his other centre partner, Jesse Kriel (Andy) on this two-man recap of the recent rugby on the go. Have the Stormers lost their spark? How did the lean Lions slay the log-leading Leinster and are they in with a knockout shout? Can the Sharks swim their way to European…

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Episode 261 - The one where we cover all of the rugby 54:14

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Ant and Phil are once again a two-man pod and continue to chat all things 6 Nations, Super Rugby, URC, Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Ant's Sharks have turned the corner but can they win the whole Challenge Cup? Can the Lions focus on the URC and sneak a top 8 finish? Ireland take the 6 Nations crown but will they be able to beat the Boks in SA? …

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Episode 260 - The Two-Man Power Trip Take on All Comers 1:03:53

1+ y ago1:03:53

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Ant and Phil are left in control without Andrew to keep things civil as they give their verdict over all things 6 Nations, Super Rugby, URC and SVNS. Ant's Sharks continue to let him down, while best-team-in-the-world™ Ireland struggle to rule the roost over England. Did Ant really support England over Ireland? Are Scotland just missing some South …

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Episode 259 - The Long Awaited One 1:04:49

1+ y ago1:04:49

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It's been too long. The boys dispense with the formalities of hosting and somehow manage to cover pretty much everything that has happened since our last episode in the year 24 BC. Will Italy ever become a force to be reckoned with? Is Sam Spink a sleeper draft pick? Was France ever as good as we thought? Will Andy ever recover from his whisky hang…

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Episode 258:Not quite a eulogy for the Sharks 55:09

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Our regular panel along with guest Alex take stock of the URC, Challenge and Champions Cups. Is Ivan Rooyen a renaissance man? Is e coli the reason for the Sharks woes? Is Shifty's shift to Stormers a good sidestep? Will Willie le Roux reach 100 caps? Did we forget to mention that Benetton are sitting pretty 2nd on the URC log? Find out here.Music …

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Episode 257: Bokke on the Blitz, Sharks are on the fritz 51:18

1+ y ago51:18

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Yes, the URC has started. Ant wishes it was merely a nightmare, but local rugby has been on the go for a few weeks. We recap the fortunes of the URC teams, recap the Blitzboks win in Dubai, and look forward to the festive schedule ahead.Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.By Elite Rugby Banter

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Episode 256: The URC - The Unrelated Rugby Content 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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The team mops up on all the goings-on in the world of rugby since the World Cup. From the Knocked Out XV to the Springboks victory tour, Duane’s retirement to the reinvention of Welsh veterans (no, not Dan Biggar, he’s done).If you’re expecting an update on the URC, you’re going to have to wait for next week. Until then, the Sharks are shit without…

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Episode 255: We are the Champions...Again as the Springboks overcome the All Blacks 1:19:09

2y ago1:19:09

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What a performance! It's a great day to be South African as Andrew, Ant and Phil wax lyrical about the Springboks' outstanding Rugby World Cup final display that dispatched the All Blacks, and put smiles on millions on faces. The gang break down the game in Paris to its key moments and run the rule over the game's different aspects which led to Sou…

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Episode 254: It's the Big One! 1:22:40

2y ago1:22:40

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There’s nothing quite like it. The Boks are back at a World Cup final, and it’s the old foes that stand in the way. Rugby’s giants go head to head in pursuit of the ultimate title. Also featuring: what’s slippier - Mark Telea or Jamie George’s lineout throws? Is Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu moonlighting for Cape Town City FC? Will Welsh clubs ever bea…

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Episode 253: Putting the "finals" in Quarter Finals 1:46:33

2y ago1:46:33

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This is our longest episode yet, which reflects the colour, contrast, and quality of rugby on offer this past weekend. Two of the all-time classic Test matches played out in finals-worthy fashion, accompanied by another two QFs that were runts of the litter from the weaker side of the draw. Nonetheless, our very close games are closely analysed by …

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Episode 252: The Quarter Finals - the closest ever? 1:31:23

2y ago1:31:23

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This is one of our longest episodes, but also one of our most hotly debated shows ever.First, Andy, Ant and Phil wrap up the pool stages of the World Cup, who under-performed and who shone. Then, chaos and uncertainty reign as they turn their attention to what is a tantalising and incredibly equally matched series of four North v South battles in t…

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Ep 251: There are only four good coaches at the World Cup 1:10:28

2y ago1:10:28

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The second last round of pool games is over, leaving some interesting permutations for the knockouts. Who between the tournament underperformers Argentina and Japan will go through with England? Will Italy stun hosts France? And will Scotland beat Ireland by more than 20 with both teams simultaneously scoring four tries to rip a black hole in the s…

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Episode 250 - Round 3: Nuke squad fails to launch 1:07:34

2y ago1:07:34

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The boys are back as they run the rule over the third round of Rugby World Cup pool games, with Australia bombing harder than the Bok "Nuke" squad. Otherwise, some largely uninspiring games set the stage for some interesting pool exit permutations.Theme: 80s TV Show by @monstroidBy Elite Rugby Banter

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Episode 249 - Round 2: The Boys in Bordeaux 58:07

2y ago58:07

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Phil and Ant, our two Rugby World Cup correspondents and travellers, are hosted this week by a very jealous and lonely Andrew back in Joburh. They moan about French beer prices and the underwhelming Pacific Island performances (other than the Flying Fijians), but also delight in a Romanian romp and the general World Cup atmosphere on the ground.Mus…

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Episode 248 - Travel Man: 48 Hours in Bordeaux with Ant & Phil 57:44

2y ago57:44

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Andrew chooses pudding over podding and birds over balls, leaving Phil and Ant to rule the roost and run over the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup. Tempers are kept in better check than journos being triggered over disco lights, but excitement for the next two months overflows as Phil and Ant prepare to make their ways to France!Music by @mon…

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Episode 247 - The Official Elite Rugby Banter World Cup Preview Podcast 1:10:28

2y ago1:10:28

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Andy, Phil and Ant run through each of the pools, putting their predictive prowess on the line, highlighting the key players and the definition of success for each side. Fair warning - there are some hot takes befitting of the European heatwave and some mildly spicy disagreements.Follow us on our socials and join us on the official Rugby World Cup …

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Episode 246 - Bok Blackout 1:00:33

2y ago1:00:33

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The Springboks won by a world record margin against the All Blacks to end their RWC prep on the perfect note. The team dissect the tactics that produced the victory, grapple with the inconsistent disciplinary applications (like did Farrell shine his shoes?), and deliberate on whether some of the individual performances warrant a World Cup rethink f…

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Episode 245 - It's nearly Spring(boks RWC defence)! 1:06:41

2y ago1:06:41

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The Springboks overran minnows Wales while the English tackle technique is proving contagious. Eddie "Indiana" Jones has bigger fish to French fry and what a ruse from the Wallaroos. The Bulls Daisies are pushing up the women's game locally, while the Cheetahs Force the issue in Bloemfontein. The Boks look for a psychological edge against a Frizell…