To the Last Drop

Handre Pollard is back in the team and the flyhalf hysteria can die down a bit. But talking of hysterics, Brenden was sidetracked by a bunch of very thirsty South Africans that stopped the two podcasters meeting in Paris, and for that, he is shamed - especially as no wine ever touched his lips in France. Between all of this, the two debate the Bok squad for Tonga, reflect on an epic game against I...

In this week’s episode Liam and Brenden talk up the Boks’ biggest clash since the deciding Test against the British and Irish Lions.

Rent free in their heads! That's the message after the Springbok management again surprised and bamboozled the rugby world by picking four scrumhalves in a match day 23. Bok dominance over Scotland, all the talking points and logistical challenges all are part of a World Cup as Liam finds new friends in Toulon and Deon Fourie tells us the secret of his longevity. It's all happening in France and i...

The Rugby World Cup is finally here and the To the Last Drop duo have been split. Liam is battling logistical nightmares in France as the tournament creeps closer. In episode 10 of To the Last Drop Liam gives an update from the Bok camp in Toulon, former Bok assistant Johann van Graan tells us why Finn Russell is so dangerous to the Bok cause and RG Snyman talks about his bizarre pre-game music ri...

This week on the To the Last Drop Podcast we pick on the bones of the Springboks' stunning victory over New Zealand in London, the fall out from the lopsided clash, including the now predictable criticism of the Springboks' power game. The bulk of the episode however, is dedicated to a man with a smile and wide as his sidestep Schalk Brits, the 2019 RWC winner. The amiable ex-hooker assesses the t...

As the World Cup gets closer the news cycle gets stranger. From Steve Hansen's bromance with Eddie Jones to a not-so-friendly warm-up game against the All Blacks, this week's episode of To The Last Drop is jam-packed with loads of news. Liam del Carme and Brenden Nel muse about Canan Moodie's elevation to the midfield and what it means long-term for the Springboks in the showpiece tournament, we h...

What a week! With the Rugby World Cup fast approaching, Brenden and Liam have a lot to talk about in this week's episode of To the Last Drop. The dive into the Springboks' team selection for their penultimate warm-up match against Wales, address some of the conspiracy theories in the wake of last week's World Cup squad naming, relive the glorious France vs Scotland match and much more. And of cour...

There were shocks galore when the World Cup squad was announced on Tuesday. Without Handre Pollard, Lukhanyo Am and Lood de Jager, the Springboks will defend their World Cup crown with a few more questions than normal. Brenden and Liam dissect the announcement and the implications for the World Cup campaign while there is the juicy second half of the chat with SA Rugby’s Director of Rugby Ra...

The Rugby Championship is over and the World Cup is fast approaching. This week’s episode of To the Last Drop has a twist - we bring you part one of an exclusive interview with Rassie Erasmus and author David O’Sullivan on Rassie’s new book with a no-holds barred chat over a bottle of wine. Hear Rassie talk about what frustrates him most about Springbok fans and how Munster chang...

‘Underestimate Argentina at your peril’ warns the doyen of South American rugby writers Frankie Deges. The Boks need to restore momentum against Los Pumas at Ellis Park on Saturday, but as Deges points out on the next episode of ‘To the last Drop’, the visitors have similar aspirations as they look to build on their win over the Wallabies. Deges also talks about how Argenti...

The Boks blundered their way to defeat in Auckland. ‘To the last drop’ runs the rule over their performance and comes to the conclusion there is no reason to panic. The Boks’ upcoming clash against Argentina also comes under the microscope. Our hosts insist Los Pumas’ bite matches their growl. They also come to the conclusion Johnnie Sexton’s slap on the wrist ban is...

In Episode #2 of To the Last Drop, Liam Del Carme and Brenden Nel dissect the weekend's rugby and as a surprise, chat to the King of "smartasses" - Ken Borland - the journalist who got Eddie Jones so hot under the collar. Add a bottle of Hemel and Aarde valley wine to the equation and enjoy this weekend's showdown between the Springboks and All Blacks in Auckland.

Seasoned rugby writers Liam Del Carme and Brenden Nel kick-off their 'To the last drop' podcast with a look ahead to the Rugby Championship opener between the Springboks and the Wallabies at Loftus on Saturday. They compare notes on Wallabies coach Eddie Jones, and who his key players might be. They also run the rule over the Bok team for Saturday. The even share one of the best kept wine secrets.