Sam Smith & Tony Lyall join James McOnie live from Paris for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod.
In this episode, why are the French press trying to "Le Coq Block" James McOnie, what's the vibe like in Gay Paree ahead of the World Cup opener and why is everyone scared of Dogroll?
Plus, all the tournament pool play predictions you need to know!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Le Coq Block"

Rugby doesn’t taste the same unless it’s Champagne Rugby! Comedian and commentator Tony Lyall hosts The Alternative Commentary Collective's weekly Champagne Rugby Pod along with a myriad of guests and will give you everything you need to know from the stands, on the field and in the commentary box when it comes to RUGBY!

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James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!
On this week's episode, the fellas farewell All Blacks Captain Sam Cane (11:50) then review the big games of the round as the Landers finally get one over the Crusaders (25:17) and finish up by contemplating if more afternoon games are needed to save the game (37:01)...
Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.
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"Bonding With Open Side Flankers"

James McOnie joins ACC Head G Lane for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!
In this week's episode, the guys attack the big issues asking why there are so many blowouts (0:00), wrap up the weekend that was as the Crusaders go down again (7:14) and round it off with some advice for David Havili (28:01)...
Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.
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"Blowouts"

James McOnie joins Tony Lyall for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!
In this week's episode, the fellas discuss all the hype around the new vintage jerseys in Super Rugby (0:00), how incredible the Blues & Reds game was featuring a Caleb Clarkedashion winning play (18:01) and a wrap of all the other games of the weekend.
Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.
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"Win Laura Drew"

Tony Lyall joins James McOnie for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!
In this week's episode, the fellas discuss if this is complete rock bottom for the Crusaders and their fans (0:00), what the Hurricanes should do to avoid any more injuries ahead of the playoffs (14:35) and why don't we see any more All Blacks in headgear? (17:15)

Then, Tony goes deep into how to fix the Highlanders...  (23:20)
Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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"Soggy Biscuit Out Of Horse's Mouth..."

ACC Head G Lane joins James McOnie for another episode of the Champagne Rugby Pod!
In this week's episode, the fellas give an insight into what Jordie Barrett can expect after signing for Leinster (0:00), TJ Perenara joins Julian Savea as the joint top scorer of Super Rugby (19:31) and the top issues of the week are addressed in 'The Front Row' (37:29).
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"Le Coq Block"

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