This week on the KOKO Show we are joined by three whopping guests, that is right we are bringing you a smorgasbord of footy talent that can only be found on a podcast hosted by three Wallabies has-beens and one footy wannabe. With the RC completing its third lap around the sun the boys are joined by everyone's favourite moustachioed mountain big Willy Skelton to chat about the Wallabies massive comeback against Los Pumas, as well as the Boks coming up short at Eden Park against the All Blacks. Plus, big Willy gives us an exclusive scoop as to whether or not this large lump of loveable energy is available for selection when the Bledisloe Cup comes around. As the RC hits its midway point the results have never been closer and the stakes have never been higher, thus the KOKO lads unpack all the machinations that could possibly unfold in what is shaping up to be a magical final three matches. 

Plus, we are joined all the way from Brighton by two of the best Wallaroos that have ever laced them up. Both of these ladies are part of the fantastically fabulous 40 Cap club and they are both playing in their third World Cup, so please welcome the formidable pairing of Ashley Marsters and Trilleen Pomare. As the Wallaroos head into their Quarter-Final match-up against the clinical Canadians the girls shed some light on what it will take to beat the 2nd best team in the world and progress even further into the tournament. Plus, Ash and Trill have a little bone to pick with the Royal Family as a certain majesty had a little more time for the rampant Roses compared to our wonderful Wallaroos. With that all being said, it is time to practice your bow and work on your curtsey, as we serve up a new King sized episode of Kick Offs and Kick Ons.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start of the show 

05:29 - Fathers Day and KOKO Learnings 

13:36 - WALLABIES V ARGENTINA REVIEW 

21:28 - Introduce Will Skelton 

24:50 - Will’s take on the Wallabies win

26:01 - What it was like for Will to watch and not play 

28:33 - Will on Harry Wilson's leadership

30:40 - Will on Len Ikitau 

32:20 - Will on the shape variation shown by the Wallabies 

34:46 - Will on signing his contract too early 

35:30 - Will on returning for the Bledisloe Cup 

37:40 - Will’s niggle in the Lions Series and the Sydney lightning delay 

40:39 - Will’s biggest learning from playing overseas 

43:34 - Farewell to Will Skelton 

45:17 - Welcome Ash Marsters and Trilleen Pomare 

48:01 - The Wallaroos didn't get to meet Princess Kate

49:39 - The girls talk about the attitude in camp heading into the QF’s

50:34 - Learnings from the England game that can be used against Canada 

52:00 - How is this World Cup different from the others you have played?

53:02 - How can you guys beat Canada? 

53:50 - What is Ash Marsters fav position on the pitch? 

54:40 - The girls chat about Brighton 

56:08 - Farewell to the Wallaroos 

58:17 - ALL BLACKS V SPRINGBOKS REVIEW 

01:05:31 - No TRC in 2026 

01:07:54 - Budgy Smuggler and KOKO Merch plug 

01:09:34 - Close of the show 

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