Episode 307: Cards, Scrums & Dream Teams - Dissecting a Dublin Demolition
About this episode
The episode discusses a Test match between the Springboks and Ireland, highlighting key incidents and announcing the Elite Rugby Banter World XV of the Year.
Strap in for a bumper episode of Elite Rugby Banter as Ant and Phil break down a truly bizarre and brutal Test match in Dublin. The Springboks were undeniably dominant against Ireland, so why did it feel so close? We dive into the FIVE Irish cards, the scrum carnage, the bizarre refereeing decisions, and the James Ryan incident that left us speechless. Then, we shift gears to crown the best of the best. With the international season wrapped up, we unveil our official Elite Rugby Banter World XV of the Year. Who made the cut in our entirely objective and completely undisputed dream team? There are shock inclusions, controversial snubs, and a healthy dose of banter as we debate the standout players from 1 to 15. It’s all here: analysis of the Boks' tour, the state of the All Blacks, England's rise, and our prestigious end-of-year awards. You won't want to miss it! Music by @monstroid, 80s TV Show.
People in this episode
Hosts: Ant, Phil
Topics covered
- rugby analysis
- Test match breakdown
- refereeing decisions
- player awards
- team selection
- Springboks vs Ireland
- rugby banter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Springboks, Ireland, All Blacks, England, monstroid
Books & works: Elite Rugby Banter World XV of the Year
More episodes of Elite Rugby Banter
- Episode 314: Vitamin Siyaya
- Episode 312 - Italy and Scotland Prevail Against the Odds
- Episode 311 - Clear & Obvious (Unless You’re the TMO)
- Episode 310: Six Nations Previews
- Episode 309: New Year's Rassielutions
- Episode 308: The Dezemba Episode
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