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Elite Rugby Banter

Elite Rugby Banter

Elite Rugby Banter - the rugby pod where the commentary is as unpredictable as the bounce of the ball. Join Phil, Ant, and Andrew, three rugby nerds and fantasy draft managers, as they give their biased and unqualified but never dispassionate opinions on all things rugby related. Andrew: Rugby claim to fame: length of the field try against Bishops for the u12 C team Teams supported other than the Springboks: Stormers, Scotland Favourite rugby moment: every Breyton Paulse flick-flack Ant: Rugby

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00:58:11

Episode 110: North v South and all the things in between

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/12/15

It's the second last episode of the year, which was totally recorded on December 15, we swear...kind of. Matt and Adam start off things politely before Alex comes in and starts getting rather technical (as is his want), noting the contrasts between Northern and Southern Hemisphere rugby. Either way, the gang are very happy England did not win the Rugby World Cup. Ben is off on a catamaran or something...we aren't entirely sure. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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00:33:59

ERB Quickie: Learning From Others and Blitz Bokke Win...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/12/11

Alex and Ben sit down to have a quick chat about Sevens, where the Blitz Bokke won in Dubai for the umpteenth time to kick off their World Sevens Series with a bang. More importantly, a listener got in touch with us regarding a previous comment made on the pod regarding religion which missed the mark. The comment is addressed in the pod and thanks to the listener - who we won't mention by name - for getting in touch with us. We shoot from the hip a lot and at times, don't get it right. If we

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00:41:35

Episode 109: Narrowing the gap between the 1st and...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/12/08

As the year draws to a close, Adam, Matt, Ben and Alex chat about how the gap can be closed between the 1st tier of world rugby, and those bubbling under (including Italy, who for all intents and purposes are really 2nd tier). Beyond the normal "intelligent discussion", there are some usual side paths taken. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:26:04

Episode 108: Year in Review, Flacid Logos and Five...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/12/01

As the 2019 comes closer to turning into 2020, Phil, Matt, Ben and Adam look at their highlights for the year, lowlights, top moments, and spend much time discussing the Crusaders' new logo. Alex then wonders into the pod through his hung-over induced haze to drop some wisdom, in what is likely the greatest assembly of rugby gentlemen since the Springboks won the Rugby World Cup in 2019. Also, it's the first time Phil and Adam are on air together....awwwww <3 Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:17:55

Episode 107: Elite Rugby Dad Banter and a tale of...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/11/24

The Rugby World Cup glow has faded and the holidays are approaching but Alex, Ben and Adam are here to chat about Dad stuff (it seems?) and where Australia, New Zealand and South Africa now that new coaches (apparently in South Africa's case) are taking the wheels. The time of Michael Cheika, Steve Hansen and Rassie Erasmus (?) have come to an end, and the future is unknown. The gang - Matt is at wrestling - chat about this and more. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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00:53:50

Episode 106: Patronising barbs, ERB Awards and Treven...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/11/17

The year is winding down but Elite Rugby Banter is here to keep the rugby fire burnings. The World Cup celebrations have faded away by Alex, Adam and Matt chat about Damian Willemse's future position, Treven Enoch and then announce the winners for the prestigious ERB Awards, including Alex going to the mat for Captain Lappies. Much other nonsense is discussed in between, as usual. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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01:31:57

Episode 105: Baby showers, Beastly books, RWC...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/11/10

The razzle dazzle of Rugby World Cup 2019 is over. The Springboks are touring South Africa lapping up the platitudes but have no fear, Elite Rugby Banter is here. The gang, in all their glory, chat about Saracen's hand being caught in the proverbial till, Beast's new book, Flouw's retirement, reveal their embargoed RWC 19 predictions - which were made before the first game - and go through their team of the tournament. Thanks for listening as always! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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02:08:51

Episode 104: A nation rejoices as champion South...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/11/03

What a performance! It's a great day to be South African as Adam, Alex, Ben and Matt wax lyrical about the Springboks' outstanding Rugby World Cup final display that dispatched England, and put smiles on millions on faces. The gang break down the game in Yokohama to its key moments and run the rule over the game's different aspects which led to South Africa leaping to the top of Rugby World Rankings. The Springboks' World Cup legend goes on and we could not be prouder. For England, a case of what

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01:50:46

Episode 103: Bokke squeeze into final against an...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/28

After a tantalising wait, here is this week's pod! It's all about the Rugby World Cup semi-finals as Alex, Ben and Ant go mental (yet there is some disquiet) about South Africa making the Rugby World Cup final for a third time, and heap praise on England's excellent performance to eliminate the Mordor of Rugby, the All Blacks. Faf's fabulous hair, kicking - so much kicking - and Phil reports from Japan, where he was at the South Africa-Wales semi-final. Intro music by @monstroid, 80s TV

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00:57:02

The Phil and Ant Stats Show: French Referees and...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/24

With Phil in Japan, Ben joins Ant to talk about the respective records of Jérôme Garcès and Nigel Owens heading into this weekend's World Cup semi-finals. There is also some mild banter, and much insight (we'd argue anyway). They conclude that the Springboks have nothing to worry about apart from themselves. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Thanks for listening!

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00:34:54

Episode 102.2 : One Man Show, All Black awesomeness,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/20

For the first time ever, it's a one man show. Adam steers the ship and is joined by Phil, who reports in from Japan. This is arguably the least bantery episode ever. But hey, we serve the People! Adam goes through the quarterfinals that have just taken place at the Rugby World Cup, and while irritated with South Africa, the second half promises better things for next week. Edit: Apologies for the failed splicing! This has now been rectified! Thanks for listening! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV

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00:59:10

Episode 5: ERB World Cup Weekly

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/16

It's the calm before the storm as Ant, Ben and Alex (Adam still hasn't recovered from the glass of wine apparently while Matt is sleeping...I mean, he's right there!) look over the looming quarterfinals. Will Japan continue their fairy tale against the Springboks (and will Brighton 2015 be mentioned five or 10 times)? Can Ireland stop the might All Blacks with only one avenue of attack? Will France even field a full XV against Wales and will Michael Cheika tell everybody, "I told you so" (spoiler

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02:00:45

Episode 101: Phil in Japan, Japan are the real deal,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/13

Alex and Ben are joined by Phil to talk about his upcoming trip to Japan for the playoffs! The gang discuss the French Revolution, Asian geography and other news before diving into the final reviews of the group stages and the legacy of Typhoon Hagibis and a RWC XV (so far) is proposed. They also lament the cancellation of the game the world will no longer get to see: Namibia v Canada. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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01:02:44

Episode 4: ERB World Cup Weekly

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/09

The Rugby World Cup is heading towards its business end but there is some loose endsto wrap up first. Ant joins Ben and Adam to discuss the weeks games thus far, and those coming up, including arguably the biggest game of them all: Canada vs Namibia, plus the small matter of Japan vs Scotland. South Africa's trouncing of Canada is covered too, as is the pod's running loss, Ant doing the Cape Epic, and reportedly, ERB being among the most listened to South African-homegrown sports podcasts

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01:23:40

Episode 100: Joe Moody's Middle Name, Siya Loves...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/06

It's our 100th episode, and in classic ERB style, we completely forgot about it. Have no fear, because Matt, Alex and Adam chat about Joe Moody's middle name, confuse him for Owen Franks, wonder who was the most chuffed Springbok to see Damian Willemse and cover the happenings and comings at the Rugby World Cup thus far. The business end is near by, it is the calm before the storm, and in Matt's case, he survived another harrowing night out. Adam curses early, while Alex regales Namibia, and tales

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00:56:41

Episode 3: ERB World Cup Weekly

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/10/02

Alex and Ben steer the World Cup ship this week, in two parts! The Rugby World Cup is meandering towards the quarterfinals once more after the busy weekend, but much rugby is discussed. Scotland's thrashing of Samoa, France's hot and heavy defeat of the USA and New Zealand dispatching Canada with all the Barretts are discussed, along with the coming games, including South Africa v Italy, England v Argentina and the big one, New Zealand v Namibia.

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00:16:13

ERB Special: Interview with re:source design's Thomas...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/30

Predictive analytics are playing a bigger role in sports, and some South Africans decided to get into the action by designing their own predictive tool that is targeting this year's Rugby World Cup: Ruggerbot.com. Adam "sat down" with Thomas Davies, of re:source design, the minds behind Ruggerbot.com, to find out how it works. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.

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02:09:06

Episode 99: Japanese Ecstasy, Irish Sorrow, Upset...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/29

What a Rugby World Cup so far! Chris Lee joins Alex, Matt, Ben and Adam as he gives the Irish view of their epic defeat to Japan. The gang also chat about all the other World Cup action, including SA's meh victory over Namibia and Wales win over Australia (including some controversial refereeing!). To add some brains to this week's pod (Chris excluded), Adam sat down with Thomas Davies of re:source, the masterminds behind Ruggerbot.com, to find out how they went about building their predicative

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00:36:13

Episode 2: ERB World Cup Weekly

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/25

Ben and Adam sprint through the happenings on the field in the Rugby World Cup thus far, noting now Uruguay as it stands have a shot at the quarterfinals, recounting what's like when their high school team faces an opponent they have no right facing, and wondering about the teams only just beginning their campaign. Also, Schalk Brits has been named to play at 8 for the Springboks versus Nambia??

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00:29:59

The Phil and Ant Stats Show: What Yokohama Tells Us...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/23

The Phil and Ant Stats Show returns, as the two number maestros dig into the numbers from the All Blacks' and Springboks' epic clash at Yokohama. It's not all doom and gloom for South Africa, but there is work to do! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Follow Phil on @superbpippo. Ant...not sure he is on Twitter?

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