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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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01:50:12

Episode 98: Man-splaining, Ole Ole Ole, Shoulder to...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/22

The Rugby World Cup is now underway, and Ben, Matt and Adam in chilled-out fashion discuss the week's games, including New Zealand's hard fought but deserved win over South Africa, Australia's good victory over Fiji, Rob Howley's betting habits, the haka and its "status", other World Cup niceties and the usual too-ing and fro-ing. Alex is off in the Eastern Cape somewhere but posting popular tweets apparently? Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Follow Alex via @alexthetarr, Ben at @Ben_from_Tax,

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00:42:00

Episode 1: ERB World Cup Weekly

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/18

The 2019 Rugby World Cup is days away in Japan and ERB are here to preview (badly at times, and other times well) the weekend's games, plus Wales and Georgia on Monday. Adam, Ben and Alex kick off the first of ERB World Cup Weekly, which will run through the entire tournament. Today's major focus is dedicated the Springboks' clash against the All Blacks on Saturday.

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02:06:29

Episode 97: Gareth Thomas, Rugby for Noobs and...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/15

The Rugby World Cup is just around the corner, and ahead of kick-off, Nicola joins Ant, Matt and Adam to see whether the three of them know the Laws (not Rules!) of Rugby. Ant and Matt pass with flying colours, though rucks appear to confuse the kak out of Adam (this is not surprising). Prior to chatting about the game and its troves, Gareth Thomas' brave admission, SBW's possible not-injury, Adam being pranked and still not getting it, Os du Randt's admission in the Hall of Fame and the Sharks

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00:11:41

The Phil and Ant Stats Show - Lightning pod on player...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/13

The Rugby World Cup begins in a week...you heard us right, a WEEK! All the squads have been chosen, typhoons (mostly) avoided and 20 nations will be competing for the Webb Ellis Trophy. But, are all the players selected from their country of origin? Do they know the local party song? If, for example, they aren't Scottish, do they even know what haggis is? This is the subject of Phil and Ant's forced lightning discussion (all will be revealed), as they tackle World Rugby's eligibility rules and the

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01:55:52

Episode 96: Russian Roulette, Alex Rants and RWC...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/08

The Rugby World Cup is but weeks away and Alex, Ben and Adam are here to finish up their previews ahead of the global showpiece in the Land the Rising Son. In classic ERB fashion, there is a foul up when it comes to the New Zealand preview, Adam is willing on the briyani he had for breakfast to deal with the previous night, Ben gets tired playing golf in windy Mauritius, and Alex - serene and pure for most of the pod like driven snow - gets triggered by the name of Frans Steyn and "reserve flyhalf"

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01:41:19

Episode 95: Dyanti doping, new best friends and RWC...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/09/01

Ben, Alex and Adam return, and they are joined by Michael who helps the gang break down the threat Eddie Jones' England pose to other Rugby World Cup aspirants. Prior to the previews, Aphiwe Dyanti's doping news is discussed - and disappointment shared - as is Eben Etzebeth, his family, striking referees and the kak people that abuse them, the Human Rights Commission, along with some actual rugby (Currie Cup and Wales being dethroned as World No. 1s). So, pretty standard stuff. Also, Ben maybe finds

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01:17:36

The Phil and Ant Stats Show - SA, NZ and Aus World...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/28

Phil, Ant and Alex get together to briefly (lol) discuss the different journeys taken by the South African, New Zealand, and Australian World Cup squads since the last World Cup and which players have fallen by the wayside (sorry Owen Franks...we knew you well). The interesting topic of cap retention forms part of the discussion. Ale'x recording is reportedly of sub-optimal quality (he bought a new mic apparently) with some echo, for which we apologise for. This is what happens when guys have a

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02:10:12

Episode 94: A sad Irishman, a late entrance and RWC...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/25

The Rugby World Cup gets ever closer, and Elite Rugby Banter is here to keep the good times rolling (slowly). Matt and Ben (plus Adam who surprises by being quietly around) are joined by Gavin Mrphy, who does his best to not be glum following Ireland's big defeat to England, while delivering a cracking preview for Ireland's World Cup campaign. Another massive assist is received from Morris Fuller, who gives us the low-down on the USA Eagles' chances in Japan. Matt and Ben, who do Tonga and France

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02:02:12

Episode 93: Bledisloe II, Mehdisloe at Loftus and RWC...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/18

Another week passes, and the Rugby World Cup gets ever closer! Matt, Alex and Adam are joined by ERB group grandee Mitch Evans, who classes up the joint as Bledisloe II (with Mitch having wiped away the tears), Mehdisloe in Pretoria between SA C and Argentina B and the state of the game are discussed. Mitch alludes on Australia's chances at the World Cup, Matt talks about Icarus and recites fellow ERB grandee Lado Tsulukidze's lekker preview of Georgia, Adam covers Wales without Ben-level trigger

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00:29:16

The Phil and Ant Stats Show - Hemispheric Styles,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/15

They ain't special no more (and by this we mean it has gone past the point of being a Special...rather they just make a lot of sense). Phil and Ant return to chat about all things hemispheres, and how different sides of the globe approach their....approach to the Game Played In Heaven. They also address Bledisloe 1 where the Aussies caned New Zealand and England's World Cup warm up win over Wales. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Thanks for listening guys!

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01:52:32

Episode 92: A Springbok win, kak Hansen, two-man...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/11

It's a rare two-man show this week as Ben and Adam talk about the All Blacks being humbled by Australia, and the Springboks claiming their first Rugby Championship title as the World Cup approaches. In between a rather analytical episode (for Ben and Adam anyway...they aren't Phil or Ant), twisted ankles, Alex's ratings, a wobbly New Zealand and what it must be like to have RG Snyman as a mate at a club are all discussed. Also, the Boks' huge pack! Next week, we will continue with our World Cup

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00:45:38

ERB Special: The Phil and Ant Stats Show - Springbok...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/06

Ant and Phil take constructive rugby discussion to new heights (off the rest of the gang's low base it should be said), as the ERB Stats Office invite Alex along for a wild mid-week joyride on the Stats Train. They discuss the position battles at tighthead prop, blindside flank and wing for the Springboks, based on Super Rugby number crunches. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show (At this rate Phil and Ant will need their own intro right?)

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02:18:39

Episode 91: Rugby World Cup Previews, blenders,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/08/04

Ben hosts for the first time! While Adam's liver rots away, Ben steers the ship, sailing through the two hour mark like it isn't even there. He is abetted by Matt, Alex and Phil, as they battle through blenders, blunders and a dodgy Internet connection to discuss Currie Cup results and the odds of Japan beating Scotland out of the pool along with previews for Samoa and the Springboks, finishing with a novelty XV of backs as forwards and forwards as backs. The entire population of Great Britain is

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00:30:43

ERB Special: The Phil and Ant Stats Show - NZ v SA...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/07/31

It's a special episode! After months of frustrations at being referenced, but not included, Phil and Ant have taken it upon themselves to deliver a statistically minded soliloquy, with this being the first ever episode that none of Ben, Alex, Matt or Adam take part in. Hence, the quality is probably up? Phil and Ant, in all their stats-minded glory, examine the match statistics from the last three meetings between the All Blacks and the Springboks. With a total points tally standing at 82-82, the

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01:45:53

Episode 90: Excuse me, do you have a minute to talk...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/07/28

What a great day to be alive! The Springboks snatch a winning draw against the All Blacks in New Zealand, and all is well! Alex, Matt and Adam (Ben is at a baptism/christening) run the rule over the weeks' news but most importantly, Australia v Argentina and New Zealand v South Africa. The vast majority of time is spent chatting about the Boks' performance against the All Blacks, particularly Our Lord and Saviour Herschel Jantjies, but there is also time to mention some Afrikaans expletives, Adam

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01:38:11

Episode 89: Detailed notes, Rugby Championship,...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/07/21

The Rugby Championship has finally kicked off, and the gang are here to chat all about it (badly). Adam returns after driving 400 km from the east, Matt from crossing a country in the East, Ben pulls in after a braai (and the wine was not energy wine) while Alex multitasks to keep it all afloat. Matt Pearce's commentary notes (including the standard Adam rant), the Springboks' good performance, the Wallabies' awful one, New Zealand v Argentina and a look ahead to next week all make the cut in this

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01:57:08

Episode 88: Tupou gets mugged, Rugby Championship...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/07/14

Alex, Ben and Phil get together to discuss how brave you have to be to mug the Tongan Thor, whether New Zealand's central contracting has imploded on itself, and preview the Rugby Championship. Alex also wonders why he's hosting, refusing to do it again and the gang address the week's latest news, including Barrett movements across the New Zealand Super Rugby landscape. Also, how nice is it that the Aussie front row have dinner together? Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. We are all over the web,

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01:27:15

ERB Special: The 45 minute (a lie) Currie Cup Preview

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/07/12

Delaying his needed at a squash game, Alex leads Ant and Phil on a journey of discovery as the Capetoanian trio preview this year's Currie Cup, how teams will line-up, the stench of youth to pervade the competition and the eventual winner. In classic ERB style, Alex hoped for 45 minutes... Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show. Check us out on Soundcloud, whatever Apple uses for podcasts, Stitcher, aCast, Spotify and elsewhere.

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01:56:09

Episode 87: End of Season Awards, Ben's next Big...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/07/07

It's a full house at ERB HQ, as Ben (whose feeling a bit fluey), Alex (whose attention is demanded by Taniela Two-Poo), Matt (whose going to sleep after 12am) and Adam (who never listens to a full pod) chat about the Super Rugby final, Steve Hansen's comments surrounding Sevu Reece, the ABs squad, give their End of Season Awards straight from the hip, and listen to Ben as he drops another Big Idea. Adam gets blamed, immense issues of law are discussed, Matt speaks about props, Alex goes on a

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02:03:29

Episode 86: Ben's Big Idea, Alex is Alex and Phil...

Elite Rugby Banter ·

2019/06/30

Alex and Ben are joined by a debutante, Phil, and the trio pinball haplessly through news about Israel Folau (again), Western Province Rugby Union going bankrupt (still) and the new Chiefs head coach (it's Gatland). Ben has a Big Idea, Phil brags about having tickets to the Rugby World Cup in Japan, and we discuss the four most attractive props in Super Rugby and Owen Franks. Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show

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