Back-To-Back Boks & Arno Botha

We're joined by former Springbok international and South Africa U20 captain Arno Botha to bask in the glory of the Boks' back-to-back World Cup wins and discuss the return of the Top 14 and a new dawn for Lyon. He tells us about keeping Siya Kolisi out of the team when they made their international debuts and about the injury he suffered playing against Johnnie, we chat about what Kolisi will bring to the Top 14, find out who at Lyon lost a bet on the World Cup final and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:53:05

France Fallout & More Power To The Scrum

We're joined by World Cup winner, former Springbok Player of the Year and current La Rochelle scrum coach Gurthro Steenkamp to discuss every possible area of the scrum, as well as other less important areas, after South Africa's win over England and to look ahead to the World Cup final against the All Blacks. We also talk French regret, what next for Les Bleus and the changes that are happening. Plus, we chat about the return of the Top 14, the new Nations Championship being ratified and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:07:03

Paul Willemse & Bok Battle

We're joined by France second row Paul Willemse to discuss the epic quarter-final clash with South Africa, as well as his devastating injury on the eve of the tournament and return to fitness now should he be called upon. We delve deep into the key individual contests and tactical battle, as well as discussing everything from Dupont's facial protection to Rassie's light show. Plus, we predict the outcome of the other quarter-finals and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:54:26

Michele Campagnaro

We're joined by a man who played a prominent role for Italy at the last couple of World Cups, Michele Campagnaro, to discuss France's massive showdown against the Azzurri to finish off Pool A. We discuss whether Italy's style of play is naive, the psychological impact of the All Blacks defeat, the rivalry between the two teams, the decision to replace Kieran Crowley with Gonzalo Quesada, the future of Italian rugby and Michele's upcoming house move to become Johnnie's new neighbour! Plus, we look ahead to all the games in the final round of the pool stage and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:51:37

Not So Old Man Lill!

We're joined by the oldest player at this year's World Cup (but not the oldest player ever at the tournament!) to discuss that title, the prospect of facing a full noise France side and what needs to be done to ensure so-called Tier 2 nations can see bigger improvements. We also hear about his incredible journey, life with Johnnie in Bayonne, playing in the French regional leagues last season, what it was like to face the All Blacks again, Le Roux Malan's injury and much more. Plus, we look ahead to the next batch of World Cup games and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:06:14

Lift Off, Los Teros & Le Roux

We're joined by former France international second row Bernard Le Roux to discuss the game plan that beat the All Blacks, the mindset, what makes Shaun Edwards' defence special, Uruguay, wrap up the first round of matches and opening ceremony, find out what life's like at Racing under Stuart Lancaster and take a look ahead to the second weekend of the World Cup. Plus, we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:48:07

It's Here!

The wait is over, the hype is almost complete and France's epic clash with the All Blacks is almost upon us as the World Cup on French soil gets set to begin so we're back to guide you through the tournament and all things Les Bleus. We discuss the tactical breakdown of the opening game, France's injuries after a period of such stability, the chance of an implosion, Fabien Galthie's team selection, the Chalureau controversy, strikes, predictions and much more besides. Plus, we discuss the start of the Top 14 season and reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:48:36

Perpignan Party & Barrages Brutality

We're joined by Perpignan hero Jake McIntyre in between beach parties to discuss their win over Grenoble in the access match and the celebrations afterwards, as well as his journey from being Quade Cooper's replacement to France. Plus, we discuss Marcos Kremer's horror red card in the Paris derby, Madosh Tambwe's brilliance, look ahead to the Top 14 semi-finals and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:50:13

The King Of Europe & Johnnie's Apology

Back to back Champions Cup winner and European Player of the Year Greg Alldritt is back with us after a week of celebrating to fill us in on the final, the controversies, the ROG effect, the personal accolade and the celebrations. Johnnie has a couple of apologies and a long list of French cities he's visited with some star names over the past week and we discuss the final round of the Top 14 regular season. Plus, we chat about Cheslin Kolbe's departure from Toulon, assess whether a certain England fly half could be on his way to France and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

00:44:33

Tristan Tedder's Tales & European Finals Weekend

Tristan Tedder joins us to talk saving Perpignan from bottom spot but the possibility of another relegation play-off with a team from PRO D2, his journey from Durban to Toulouse, winning promotion with Johnnie in Bayonne, a massive move to Racing 92 this summer, what Stuart Lancaster has in store for him and much more. Plus, we preview a massive European finals weekend with La Rochelle and Toulon in action, we discuss Brive's demise, player mutiny at Lyon and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week...</p><br />Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com</p><br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

01:16:05