Elite Rugby Banter

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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 teamTeams supported other than the Springboks: Stormers, ScotlandFavourite rugby moment: every Breyton Paulse flick-flackAnt:Rugby claim to fame: Lightest hooker to play senior rugby for UCT Teams other than the Springboks: Sharks, Gilti...

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ERB Ep. 11: Killer Mitchell strikes, and alcholism always catches up with you 25.01.2018 46:13

We've cleared the review backlog, with Matt, Ben, and Adam casting their eye over the Bulls, Blues and Brumbies, along with wondering if Jesse Kriel gets paid to run sideways. Ben also admits that he does not know who the leader of Mauritius is. Music from bensound.com

ERB Episode 10: A repeat because of Matt's fail, and George Smith causes a nosebleed 22.01.2018 1:07:35

Needless to say, Matt is not recording another episode (but he tries hard...

ERB Ep. 9: New Year, new directionless episode 08.01.2018 51:15

Happy New Year to the Elite Universe! Music from of bensound.com.

ERB Ep. 8: Mufasa, scrums, handles, and our Christmas wishlist 19.12.2017 47:20

Ben, Matt, and Adam chat about the Lion King, crap supporters, scrums, perfect forwards and what each of them would like for their rugby Christmas. This will be the last episode of Elite Banter for the year, but we will be back come the week of January 8 :-) Sorry for the slow upload. Best to all for the holidays and New Year! Music from bensound.com

ERB Ep. 7: 2017 review and Varsity blues 11.12.2017 43:35

Ben joins Matt and Adam for the first time. They talk about how 2017 went as a rugby year (with the Kings starring), whether cursing is allowed on the pod,, and if the Varsity Cup is a net positive for South Africa rugby. Music from bensound.com

ERB Ep. 6: Coetzee ain't going anywhere and Coenie love is real 04.12.2017 41:51

Matt, Alex, and Adam talk about how Wales are not getting too excited about beating Allister Coetzee's Springboks, Coetzee's likely replacement, and Matt touches a raw nerve with Adam when mentioning Coenie "Speed of a flank" Oostuizen Music from bensound.com

ERB Ep. 5: Bored in Italy and Scotland smeesh Australia 27.11.2017 41:18

The Springboks are apparently stoked with beating Italy (?) and Scotland hammer Australia. Alex joins Matt and Adam for the first time and it is as lovely as a screwdriver cocktail after a long day on the cricket field. Music from bensound.com

ERB Ep. 4: Losing to and beating the French, and don't cry for me Australia 20.11.2017 33:05

South Africa lost off the field to the French, beat the French on the field in a pretty average game in Paris, and Stuart Hogg almost becomes bigger than William Wallace Music from bensound.com

ERB Ep. 3: Punch drunk in Ireland and the end is nigh for Coetzee 12.11.2017 35:24

South Africa got walloped in Dublin and it seems the vultures are circling for Coetzee, if the media are to be believed. Music courtesy of bensound.com.

ERB Ep. 2: EOYT, Bitter Frenchmen, and Aso gets hit by the Minibus 07.11.2017 28:06

The Boks take on Ireland on Saturday, France are angry, and Matt regales what his coaches thoughts were on forward play. Music from bensound.com.

ERB Ep. 1: Currie Cup final, EOYT, and Toetie's four minutes 29.10.2017 27:54

Welcome to Elite Banter, the home of serious, and not so serious, discussion of rugby in South Africa and elsewhere around the world. This is episode 1. Music from bensound,com.