We're joined by former France international second row Bernard Le Roux to discuss the game plan that beat the All Blacks, the mindset, what makes Shaun Edwards' defence special, Uruguay, wrap up the first round of matches and opening ceremony, find out what life's like at Racing under Stuart Lancaster and take a look ahead to the second weekend of the World Cup. Plus, we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com ...

The wait is over, the hype is almost complete and France's epic clash with the All Blacks is almost upon us as the World Cup on French soil gets set to begin so we're back to guide you through the tournament and all things Les Bleus. We discuss the tactical breakdown of the opening game, France's injuries after a period of such stability, the chance of an implosion, Fabien Galthie's team selection, the Chalureau controversy, strikes, predictions and much more besides. Plus, we discuss the...

We're joined by Perpignan hero Jake McIntyre in between beach parties to discuss their win over Grenoble in the access match and the celebrations afterwards, as well as his journey from being Quade Cooper's replacement to France. Plus, we discuss Marcos Kremer's horror red card in the Paris derby, Madosh Tambwe's brilliance, look ahead to the Top 14 semi-finals and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com ...

Back to back Champions Cup winner and European Player of the Year Greg Alldritt is back with us after a week of celebrating to fill us in on the final, the controversies, the ROG effect, the personal accolade and the celebrations. Johnnie has a couple of apologies and a long list of French cities he's visited with some star names over the past week and we discuss the final round of the Top 14 regular season. Plus, we chat about Cheslin Kolbe's departure from Toulon, assess whether a certain...

Tristan Tedder joins us to talk saving Perpignan from bottom spot but the possibility of another relegation play-off with a team from PRO D2, his journey from Durban to Toulouse, winning promotion with Johnnie in Bayonne, a massive move to Racing 92 this summer, what Stuart Lancaster has in store for him and much more. Plus, we preview a massive European finals weekend with La Rochelle and Toulon in action, we discuss Brive's demise, player mutiny at Lyon and we reveal our MEATER Moment of...

We're joined by former Wasps and current Stade Francais man Paolo Odogwu to discuss his unexpected Parisian adventure. He fills us in on the emotion of Wasps' demise in October, finding his feet in the French capital, what his next move might be, whether he's likely to feature for England or Italy in the near future, his fashion brand and much more. Plus, we chat about the Top 14 action as the regular season builds to a climax, and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code...

We chat to Toulon centre Duncan Paia'aua about going from holding tackle bags for the Wallabies to potentially representing Samoa at the World Cup and from a frustrating start to life in France to signing a bumper new deal & rediscovering his love of the sport. Plus, we discuss how Toulon has changed as a club, we look back at the European semi-finals, as well as at the state of play in the Top 14 with three rounds to go, and we reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code...

We're back from our mid-season break as Greg gets set for a Champions Cup semi-final showdown with Exeter in Bordeaux. We discuss holidays to New York, Brive and Center Parcs (you can guess who went where!), France's post-Six Nations reflections, the possibility of an All-French final in the top tier of European competition and the issues with Luke Cowan-Dickie's move to Montpellier. Plus, we look at the latest Top 14 transfer rumours and reveal our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code...

We're joined by Toulouse's USA international prop David Ainu'u to discuss his epic journey from American Samoa to the States to the south of France, the disappointment of missing out on the World Cup, the future of rugby in the US and, of course, the Heineken Champions Cup. He fills us in on how he went from waterboy to pursuing a career in rugby instead of chasing the NFL dream, tells us what needs to happen for rugby to progress in the USA ahead of the World Cup there in 2031 and we chat...

We're joined by Pau's Australian international full back Jack Maddocks to discuss derby weekend in the Top 14 after they beat Bayonne in San Sebastian, as well as chatting freak injuries, Eddie Jones, the Wallabies, the young uncapped France star who's English qualified and much more. Plus, we have a milestone to mark, we look ahead to the Champions Cup Round of 16 and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com ...

We're joined by France lock Paul Willemse to look back on the Six Nations campaign. We discuss frontloading the physical preparation, the mistakes in the Irish defeat, the historic hammering at Twickenham off the back of a week off, his view on Maro Itoje, Damian Penaud's new nickname, the player of the tournament, Shaun Edwards' reaction to conceding a try bonus point twice and much more. Plus, we look ahead to a derby weekend in the Top 14, there's more transfer gossip and we pick our...

Former England and Toulouse fly half Toby Flood joins us to carry out the inquest into one of England's darkest days but also analyse France's brilliance and consider the evolution of a host of players he played with at club level a few years ago. We discuss the English lack of physicality, Borthwick's fly half dilemma, Galthie's emotion, Dupont's global superstar status, how certain players have gone from smoking in the changing room to becoming world beaters and much more. Plus, there's...

England international & Toulon prop Kieran Brookes joins us to look ahead to Le Crunch this weekend, analyse the key battles and talk us through his journey in the Top 14 so far. We discuss everything from Coronation Street to losing weight and brutal conversations with Eddie Jones to the realities of starting a family in France. Plus, we ponder Fabien Galthie's selection issues, there's more transfer gossip and we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout...

Former Bath and England prop Henry Thomas joins us to talk us through his journey from not having a contract in place a few games before the end of the season before last to becoming a Top 14 winner with Montpellier last season. He discusses feeling like an outsider after suffering a hamstring injury in the first day of training, bizarre pre-season antics, epic celebrations and everything in between. Plus, there are stories on Eddie Jones, Andy Powell, Danny Cipriani and others and we chat...

We're joined by former Scotland skipper and ex-Clermont scrum half Greig Laidlaw to discuss Scottish chances in Paris, being in title contention, how the Gregor Townsend era will be judged and whether his next job could be in France. We also chat about the possibility of John Cooney playing for Scotland, World Rugby's eligibility rules and life in Japan. Plus, we round up the Top 14 action and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full...

Grand Slam decider anyone? It may be a bit early but the top two teams in the world go head to head this weekend and we're joined by former Ireland hooker, ex-Grenoble coach and friend of the show Bernard Jackman to unashamedly analyse every angle of the duel in Dublin that could decide the Six Nations title. We discuss French power, Irish accuracy, Shaun Edwards' concerns, the breakdown battle, the scrummaging showdown and everything in between. Plus, there's a tasty Top 14 transfer rumour...

Italy legend Mirco Bergamasco joins us to discuss his new life coaching in France, the good old days of the golden generation of Italian rugby and what we can expect from an invigorated Italy in this year's Six Nations. We talk Lamaro's leadership, Capuozzo's colossal potential and whether Sergio Parisse will get a swansong at the 2023 World Cup, as well as looking at this weekend's game between Italy and France in Rome. Plus, we run the rule over France's chances of defending their title or...

After a false start and a fine, Johnnie and Jerome are joined by Toulouse's Australian second row Richie Arnold to discuss brotherly love, being overlooked by the Wallabies, the Giteau law, Eddie Jones' appointment, the lowering of the tackle height in England and the trial that's taken place in France and much more. Plus, we pick our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price item at Meater.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

La Rochelle skipper Greg Alldritt is back with us to discuss all things Champions Cup, as well as France's preparations for the Six Nations after Fabien Galthie named his France squad for the tournament. Plus, he's brought a new mate along with him and we catch up with Ireland international Ultan Dillane to find out how he's settling in, how big a decision it was to give up the chance to play at the World Cup, what the fines system at La Rochelle is like and what he's making of his new...

Lyon's leader Jordan Taufua joins us to talk life in the culinary capital of France, their Challenge Cup title, the Top 14 marathon, coaching relationships from Scott Robertson to Pierre Mignoni to Xavier Garbajosa, international ambitions and much more. We discuss his journey from the brink of an All Black cap for years and over 100 appearances and three Super Rugby titles for the Crusaders to a short-lived spell at Leicester and now the captaincy at Lyon and a World Cup to look forward to...

It's been a good festive period in Bayonne and, after five wins and a draw in their last seven games, we catch up with South Africa international back rower Uzair Cassiem to find out how a newly promoted side has made it into the Top 14 play-off places. We get the lowdown on how everything's going in the Basque Country from the influence of Gregory Patat and Camille Lopez to the French Jonny May and the amazing atmosphere of the Stade Jean-Dauger. We also discuss Siya Kolisi's move to Racing...

Johnnie and Jerome are joined by Manny Meafou to discuss Christmas in Toulouse, from secret santa to the rigours of the festive period for players and coaches. We also discuss Manny's recent French citizenship test, Antoine Dupont's moustache, scrapping with Sale, Tom Curry's on-field chat and much more. Plus, we look at the best of the action from Round 2 of the Heineken Champions Cup and pick our MEATER Moment of the Week... Use the code FRENCHPOD10 at checkout for 10% off any full price...

Marquee signings don't come bigger than this... La Rochelle & France's reigning Heineken Champions Cup & Six Nations winner Greg Alldritt joins the pod for the first of a number of appearances this season. We get the lowdown on France's autumn, Shaun Edwards' impact and the similarities between Fabien Galthie and Ronan O'Gara. We discuss his love affair with the European Cup from an early age, his view on the South African sides joining the competition and talk Christmas plans after a...

We're back with an apology for our short mid-season break and a look at the recent coaching chaos. We discuss whether Eddie Jones could rock up in the Top 14 and, as well as debating his and Wayne Pivac's dismissals, we chat to Bordeaux fly half Zack Holmes about the departure of Christophe Urios, a Christmas party in a chateau, a scooter accident, Matthieu Jalibert's dog and much more. Plus, there's more big transfers from England and Wales to the Top 14 to talk about and we pick our MEATER...

We're joined by Springbok and Montpellier man Nico Janse van Rensburg, who was in Marseille at the weekend, to discuss the titanic clash between France and South Africa, Wayne Barnes' performance, Rassie Erasmus' tweets and videos and much more. We chat about whether he was tempted to play for France, his experience with the Boks last year and what he needs to do to get back in the squad ahead of the World Cup. Plus, there's some massive news from the Top 14 to digest and we pick our MEATER...