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EP 6 - WHAT MADE DAN CARTER SO GREAT…WHAT PLAYERS REALLY DO ON BYE WEEK…AND WHO MAKES A KIWIS ABROAD XV?
Coming up on episode 6…Beaver breaks down what made Dan Carter the greatest 10 of all time, who would make a Kiwi XV from overseas, we discuss what players really get up to on their bye week and what their coaches think they do, Beav explains how to blow a 50 point halftime lead, the Jonah’s take an unexpected twist, and much much more…Chapters00:00How do the Blues get their "morale" back...05:10Jersey Watch : Christian Lio-Willie v Hoskins Sotutu07:35It looks like Richie Mo'unga is back out there...12:38What it's like watching a game with Andy Ellis & Beav...14:16Beaver's field of dreams & the Chiefs going on bye week 40 mins early...18:27The day Beaver nearly gave up a 50 point halftime lead...21:32What do players really get up to on bye week...27:04The Jonah Awards take an unexpected twist...29:55Which Aussie side looks like genuine title contenders?36:24What made Dan Carter the greatest 10 ever...42:58We name our NZers abroad XV...57:14Round 7 Predictions
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THE GREATEST RUGBY SLEDGE OF ALL TIME, GEORGE GREGAN, BRODIE RETALLICK OR RIEKO IOANE? WE PREDICT OUR SUPER RUGBY 6 FOR THE PLAYOFFS…AND WHO ARE THE SMARTEST RUGBY PLAYERS…
In this episode …our Canes’ conspiracy theory, some good sledging, a Super Rugby debut to remember, we predict our 6 for the playoffs, and discuss the smartest rugby players ever. Plus the day Beaver cheated and got away with it, and much, much more…Chapters00:00Beaver falls on his sword, sorry Canes fans!03:02The Highlanders, Caleb Tangitau and the zoo05:57Duplessis Kirifi doing "Ardie-like" things09:38We are now taking fashion advice from Beav...12:01The unsung midfielder impressing in Super Rugby...16:34Macca's Moment and the Crusaders are back19:10A Super Rugby debut for the ages...23:17The day Beaver cheated...and got away with it27:43The Jonah's round 5 is...34:03Rugby's own State of Origin battle...and the greatest sledges of all time38:24We pick our playoff six...47:27Sitiveni's in the British Army?51:58The All Black trial where Beaver got done over...
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EPISODE 4 - WILL JORDAN v CHRISTIAN CULLEN…JONAH LOMU’S HIGH SCHOOL RECORDS…AND THE WALLABIES ANSWER AT FIRST-FIVE…
In this episode we spark up the great fullback debate Will Jordan v Christian Cullen, Beaver talks about his kava sessions with Joe Rokocoko and Sitiveni Sivivatu, plus he tries to catch Jonah Lomu’s High School records at Wesley College, we discuss the AFL’s influence on the All Blacks, and could Patrick Pellegrini be what the Wallabies have been looking for?Chapters00:00The Oracle delivers - a round of boilovers06:04Has Super Rugby finally got it right?08:55Are Fijians the most naturally gifted athletes in the world?11:54How to win in Fiji...hint (not by sipping Pina Colada's)16:16Joe Rokocoko the great second five?20:10What rugby players could make it in the NFL?25:00The greatest kicking coach in the world...28:55Could Patrick Pellegrini be the Wallabies answer at 10?36:45Beaver tries to chase down Jonah's records at Wesley40:58A future All Blacks winger, Beav thinks so...45:39The Great Fullback debate: Christian Cullen v Will Jordan51:10Where will the upsets come in round 5?
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EPISODE 3 - KALYN PONGA TO SUPER RUGBY? IS ARDIE SAVEA THE MOST IMPACTFUL PLAYER IN WORLD RUGBY? AND BEAVER’S LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE IRISH…
In this episode Beaver's "Sydney Grapevine" are talking about Super Rugby and Kalyn Ponga, we talk Sitiveni Sivivatu’s chicken curry, the Waikato mile and the bear suit, Clayton McMillan’s Munster move, Beaver’s love affair with Ireland and is Ardie Savea the most impactful player in Super Rugby?Chapters00:00Introduction and Beav gets feedback01:13Beaver pulls his hammy at under 6 athletics meet02:04Beavers love affair with Ireland - thanks Trevor!05:28Kalyn Ponga to Super Rugby - Sydney Grapevine?11:25Beav's surprise Super Rugby rankings13:58Beaudy to 10?16:07Beauden Barrett the best sub ever - the explainer17:56Comparing Players and Their Impact20:28Who's the best Aussie side? Beav loves a box kick!21:39Brumbies' Evolution in Playstyle24:30Halfback Depth in New Zealand Rugby24:32Keep an eye on this kid "Nathan Hastie" makes Beav's top 2 halfback list(who's caught the Oracles eye this week)27:25Cam Roiguards potential as a 1032:12The Jonah Awards - Ardie Savea40:21Sitiveni's Aunty's chicken curry42:44Beaver's signature dish - Mussels43:52The Waikato Mile and the mystery bear suit45:59Clayton McMillans Munster move? Munster used to be the super club...55:41The boil over - don't know what, just know there will be one59:45Beaver's "healthy" competition with other 10's01:03:40Wrap-Up - should we all head to Fiji?
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THE NEXT BEAUDEN BARRETT...BEAVER MESSING WITH MITCH...AND WE RANK THE TOP 5 BRAVEST RUGBY PLAYERS OF ALL TIME
HERE WE GO - EPISODE TWO HAS LANDED. COME FOR THE RUGBY, STAY FOR THE AFTERMATCH (WE PROMISE ITS GOOD). WE HEAR ABOUT THE DAY BEAVER LIED STRAIGHT TO JOHN MITCHELL'S FACE. IS THERE A NEW SMOKY TO WIN SUPER RUGBY IN 2025? BEAV PUTS THE BOOT INTO IRELAND AND MOVE OVER BEAUDY THERE'S A NEW KID IN TOWN.Chapters00:00Our player of the round is...and is there a new smoky to win Super Rugby in 2025?09:55Fantastic Finn Hurley...12:05We rank the top 5 smallest rugby players of all time (excluding halfbacks)18:54The day Beaver lied straight to John Mitchell's face...27:07Are WA a Force in Super Rugby once again?29:29When the great Grant Nisbett took Beaver home...32:06What life as a commentator is really like...34:04How good is Fijian rugby...37:06Who is the next Carlos Spencer, Dan Carter, Stephen Donald or maybe Beauden Barrett...41:11You don't win the title in February44:06Reacting to the comments section...48:01All Blacks v Ireland in Chicago - who's coming?51:13Jersey Watch: best wingers in NZ rugby right now...55:26All Blacks bolters part 2 ft. Joey Manu01:01:30Round 3 predictions01:06:42How does Beav go on the golf course...01:10:46Shout out to our Sevens Sisters and a new star is born...
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