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 hear from Jake White on what it takes to win in France while Ardie Savea reminds us this won't be a friendly game at Twickenham.

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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 course, the episode wouldn't be complete without a look at serial offender Owen Farrell's farcical disciplinary decision and the impact it will have on the game.

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 Rassie Erasmus and esteemed author and broadcaster David O’Sullivan on their book - which is now the number one best seller in South Africa.

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 changed him as a person - and as a coach.

Then Brenden Nel and Liam del Carme dissect the Bok team for the Buenos Aires battle - after they finally found a Malbec in Gauteng - and discovered a beautiful Argentinean oasis in the heart of Joburg.

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‘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 Argentinians and South Africans bond off the field and has a surprise for co-host Brenden Nel.

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 actually a slap in the face for the game.

They do all of this while familiarising themselves with a bottle of Ken Forrester.

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.