Show Notes
France face South Africa in their biggest game since bowing out of their home World Cup to the same side, and we're discussing all the big headlines ahead of it: spies in the building, securing new merch in the stash shop and Romain Taofifénua's mystery injuries. Plus: find out all about 'The Panda' in the France squad...
We have a round up of all the usual league action with a special nod to some intriguing results in both Pro D2 and Nationale, as well as Swedish dumplings, The Montpellier Swingometer and life saving vino.
Look out for further previews of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby
00:15 Entrées: Traitors & Stockholm
07:06 Top 14 Round 9
09:00 Own Try of the Season Contender
11:47 Cognac Rugby Players
18:21 Perpignan Coaching News
26:00 Toulon v La Rochelle rearranged game
27:28 Player of the Top 14?
29:53 France v South Africa Preview
46:40 Nationale Nibbles
48:29 Pro D2 Round 9
58:28 Petit Fours & Digestifs
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