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Games of the Week 22 – the 8-9 Draft
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Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are back with the next Rugby Championship edition of their end-of-week offering, Games of the Week - where this week Harry is in the carpark of Heathrow Airport in London en route to Johannesburg, to see South Africa v New Zealand at Ellis Park, while Brett is setting his alarm for that blockbuster match, plus Argentina v Australia from La Plata. Two very big games, but for four very different reasons.
Which opposition players would you drop into your side right now? The boys conduct their own Test Rugby mock draft, 8-9 style, and ponder how to make South Africa and Australia better. Or New Zealand and Argentina worse, probably.
This week’s Games of the Week:
• South Africa v New Zealand in Johannesburg
• Argentina v Australia in La Plata
Plus, it’s Round 2 of the Pacific Nations Cup, and the NPC in NZ, and the Currie Cup in South Africa get a mention, too.
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Find Brett and Harry’s written work on RugbyPass and The Roar:
Brett: www.rugbypass.com/plus/contributor/brett-mckay/
Harry: www.theroar.com.au/author/haribaldi/
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Ep.29 - Calling All Locks with Geoff Parkes
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*Brought to you by Chasing the Sun 2 coming soon to RugbyPass TV - head to rugbypass.tv and sign up for FREE, to watch wherever you are in the rugby world!* Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by highly regarded Australian-based rugby writer and author Geoff Parkes, to consider the mouth-watering third round of The Rugby Championship this weekend coming. A b...
Ep.28 - Lab Experiments with Jim Tucker
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Brought to you by Chasing the Sun 2 coming soon to RugbyPass TV - head to rugbypass.tv and sign up for FREE, to watch wherever you are in the rugby world! Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones are joined on The 8-9 Combo by renowned Australian rugby writer and author, noted tourist and regular friend of the pod, the great Jim Tucker, to look back on the second round of The Rugby Champion...
Test Match post-mortem 4 - Contested then Uncontested
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Brought to you by Chasing the Sun 2 coming soon to RugbyPass TV - head to rugbypass.tv and sign up for FREE, to watch wherever you are in the rugby world! Rugby podcasters Brett McKay and Harry Jones love The Rugby Championship, and what better way to consume the international game than to launch into the Test Match post-mortem before giving it too much thought. This week's fulltime focus is on...
Games of the Week 21 - Loaded Benches with Matt Pearce
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Games of the Week 21 - Loaded Benches with Matt Pearce
Ep.27 - Transient Hyphens with Riaan Louw
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Ep.27 - Transient Hyphens with Riaan Louw
Test Match post-mortem 3 - Brisbane Boilover + Wellington Whackdown
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Test Match post-mortem 3 - Brisbane Boilover Wellington Whackdown
Games of the Week 20 - Undisputed Underdogs
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Games of the Week 20 - Undisputed Underdogs
Ep. 26 - Under Pressure with Paul Cully
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Ep. 26 - Under Pressure with Paul Cully
Ep.25 - One More Angle with Brett Cronan
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Ep.25 - One More Angle with Brett Cronan
Games of Games of the Week 19 - What Have we Learned?
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Games of Games of the Week 19 - What Have we Learned?
Ep.24 - Chasing the Sun with Gareth Whittaker
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Ep.24 - Chasing the Sun with Gareth Whittaker
Test Match post-mortem 2 - World-leading Wallabies snare fourth straight
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Test Match post-mortem 2 - World-leading Wallabies snare fourth straight
Games of the Week 18 - Equine Excuses with Bernard Jackman
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Games of the Week 18 - Equine Excuses with Bernard Jackman
Ep.23 - Grownups with Charlie Morgan
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Ep.23 - Grownups with Charlie Morgan
Games of the Week 17 - Swing Props
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Games of the Week 17 - Swing Props
Ep. 22 - False Countdowns with Sam Larner
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Ep. 22 - False Countdowns with Sam Larner
Games of the Week 16 - Horsecollaring
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Games of the Week 16 - Horsecollaring
Ep.21 - Rebuilding the Strategy with Daniel Herbert
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Ep.21 - Rebuilding the Strategy with Daniel Herbert
Ep. 20 - Robbed of Points with Sam Windsor
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Ep. 20 - Robbed of Points with Sam Windsor
Games of the Week 15 - Vikings are Shrinking
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Games of the Week 15 - Vikings are Shrinking
Ep.19 - Gone to the Birds with Andrew Kellaway
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Ep.19 - Gone to the Birds with Andrew Kellaway
Games of the Week 14 - Semi Finals, baby
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Games of the Week 14 - Semi Finals, baby
Ep.18 - Alter Egos with Jamie Wall
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Ep.18 - Alter Egos with Jamie Wall
Games of the Week 13 - Toaster in the Bath
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Games of the Week 13 - Toaster in the Bath
Ep.17 - It’s Cake Enough with Ox Nche
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Ep.17 - It’s Cake Enough with Ox Nche
Games of the Week 12 - Scenes from a Car Park
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Games of the Week 12 - Scenes from a Car Park
Ep. 16 - Fully Charged Batteries with Harry Wilson
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Ep. 16 - Fully Charged Batteries with Harry Wilson
Games of the Week 11 - Declaration of Intent with Bernard Jackman
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Games of the Week 11 - Declaration of Intent with Bernard Jackman
Ep. 15 - Magic of Melbourne with Kevin Foote
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Ep. 15 - Magic of Melbourne with Kevin Foote

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @nocturnalrites1652
    @nocturnalrites1652 4 години тому

    NPC has been quality this year Harry. Give it a whirl.

  • @DodgeyWizard
    @DodgeyWizard 9 годин тому

    Started with the logo this time, always on the up and up 😂

  • @user-nh1ig6fy9p
    @user-nh1ig6fy9p 19 годин тому

    Great show...

  • @kevinewert8546
    @kevinewert8546 3 дні тому

    I’m wondering if it won’t be SFM on the bench for a 7-1 rather than Williams, since SFM can cover most of the backline, while Kolbe can move to scrumhalf.

    • @annettekolb3103
      @annettekolb3103 3 дні тому

      We won't be able to do a 7-1 with the lock list being very sort with eben, mustard, Lood, rg and moerat injured. Unless we bring vermeulen back at 8 louw move to 4 with nortje or psdt at 5 then we can look at van Rensburg on the bench with kwagga wiese marks steenekamp Vincent and wessels 1 utility back and that should be sfm. However with the injuries I don't see rassie taking that chance. Psdt is gonna burn out playing 80min match after match. Bring Hannekom is Ruan Venter, Pepshi, horn from the lions. Can even look at the 1 du preeze brother's, hugo Venter, Ackerman or even the lock from the cheethas that is on fire and the highest scoring lock in currie cup. He is really good and enforcer. His age might count against him. However, I believe we will be OK. Maybe this ''injury crisis'' is a bit of mind games🤷‍♀️

    • @kevinewert8546
      @kevinewert8546 3 дні тому

      @@annettekolb3103 it is a crisis insofar as they’re into their third string locks, but it isn’t a crisis because the land produces a lot of people who can play lock! I’m not sure that they will go 7-1, but, if they do, they will likely start PSDT at lock, like you say, but I think they’ll start Janse van Rensburg. They may even start PSDT at flank, have Nortje and Janse van Rensburg at lock, and move PSDT to lock when the subs come on. With PSDT playing in Japan, he is fresher than any of the players playing in Europe, as their league is far less competitive and they play far fewer games. We definitely want to nurse him to the next World Cup, but you use your best player in the biggest games, and Saturday is one of the biggest this year. But this is all academic anyway, because Rassie will likely surprise us this afternoon, like he all too often does!

    • @annettekolb3103
      @annettekolb3103 3 дні тому

      @kevinewert8546 I keep on checking to see if match day 23 have been released. I have this little knot in my stomach Eben will play. If the treat him like the did fourie during the world cup he might play. My other thing that is eating at me. You remember the video that got leaked😜😜😜😜I get the feeling it is the same with this injury rapport that was leaked to Sunday times. His in your head.....for sure mind games. I can't wait to see match day 23 line up however once nzl release their line up I see the real match day 23 squad released. Rassie is to good with these mind games that even bok supporters start thinking around mind games

    • @kevinewert8546
      @kevinewert8546 3 дні тому

      @@annettekolb3103 they’ve released the team! Go to Megafoon Sport Rugby. They’ve got it up. 6-2, lots and lots of loose forwards!!

    • @kevinewert8546
      @kevinewert8546 3 дні тому

      @@annettekolb3103 it’s worth watching the press conference. Rassie is in a very good mood.

  • @brianbarbarich1401
    @brianbarbarich1401 3 дні тому

    Thank you Brett and Harry. Cheers from Durban.👏👏

  • @DodgeyWizard
    @DodgeyWizard 3 дні тому

    I love Brett's editing monologue 😂😂😂

    • @BrettMcKaySport
      @BrettMcKaySport 3 дні тому

      Not to mention the face that goes with it! #weareyoutubers

  • @kirtap2601
    @kirtap2601 3 дні тому

    I think they lost 4 in 1949.

  • @Jobs_in_SA_Official
    @Jobs_in_SA_Official 9 днів тому

    many Saffers listening to your pods, maybe be nice about the accents.

  • @groenrizla2513
    @groenrizla2513 10 днів тому

    This channel should really have more subs

    • @BrettMcKaySport
      @BrettMcKaySport 9 днів тому

      We're trying - it's doubled in the last 10 days! 😂

  • @user-qe1tv1bu2f
    @user-qe1tv1bu2f 10 днів тому

    This Harry guy is an imbecile. Don't worry Matilda, you will be okay mate.

  • @DodgeyWizard
    @DodgeyWizard 10 днів тому

    I agree with Jim on the pick and stick. He has a long run up until the home WC. Maybe this and next international season will have to be set aside for development.

  • @DodgeyWizard
    @DodgeyWizard 10 днів тому

    Durban East haha

  • @chriswilhelm7542
    @chriswilhelm7542 10 днів тому

    Listening to Jim was a treat... TX guys

  • @kirkpeters960
    @kirkpeters960 10 днів тому

    The lions are coming, do you think losing that series could potentially sink Australian rugby and take them even lower than they already are and could take years to recover from. I am scared, i just do not see the wallabies getting better with the player pool they have.

    • @bclarke71
      @bclarke71 10 днів тому

      The Wallabies are going to have to pick from OS.....if all available the wallabies can put a nasty looking team out there

  • @wesleygouws1140
    @wesleygouws1140 10 днів тому

    Thanks guys love the podcast, very good points made all around

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 10 днів тому

      Thanks for watching Wesley!

  • @brianbarbarich1401
    @brianbarbarich1401 10 днів тому

    Thank you guys for a great podcast. Cheers from Durban

  • @ShawnBauer-cn5km
    @ShawnBauer-cn5km 11 днів тому

    Boks will not be happy with the tries left out on the park over the 2 tests.... For the Wallabies it's a building phase and it will take time to gt bk into the top 5 rankings.

  • @renettelootsrenette7278
    @renettelootsrenette7278 12 днів тому

    Australia took out the T in test, I wonder if they planned it?

  • @claireforbes1808
    @claireforbes1808 12 днів тому

    RE the uncontested scrums: The rules say that only if no other forward player is available may another player replace him. Aus sent off their Nr 2 and brought on Uru. And the scrums proceeded uncontested. This is BS.

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 12 днів тому

      Researching + will come back to you on this

    • @siasels6553
      @siasels6553 12 днів тому

      What is the definition of “forward player”?

    • @claireforbes1808
      @claireforbes1808 12 днів тому

      @@siasels6553 Front row player.

  • @davidpurser126
    @davidpurser126 12 днів тому

    The second half was dismal. Compound errors, everything good followed by a stuff up. It's just embarrassing

  • @LindenAdonis
    @LindenAdonis 13 днів тому

    Or do the All blacks lose so they can open the gates to get overseas players in the team

  • @jamesbond8191
    @jamesbond8191 14 днів тому

    Ruan Nortje will be revealed as a useless lock that should have no future as a Bok. He is weak and is probably the worst lock in SA.

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 13 днів тому

      come on man hahah

  • @billmcmullan469
    @billmcmullan469 14 днів тому

    Good chat and congrats on the 50th. The mix of the crowd is always an issue for the WBs due to migration as you pointed out Brett. BUT we need to convert the Oz Bok supporters to WB supporters when we play NZ and vice versa and when we play NH teams convert both camps to WB camp.

  • @mamoersebaas2654
    @mamoersebaas2654 14 днів тому

    Harry im a longtime reader of your writings on the roar . starting now to get the big dogs on your show .Still found the accent a little bit weird.anyway keep going Biltongbek..keep going boss

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 14 днів тому

      @@mamoersebaas2654 - Harry: I crossed so many borders for so long that my speech patterns are becoming a mish mash of nothing 🤣🤣

  • @orlandosadie6283
    @orlandosadie6283 14 днів тому

    Great guess speaker in Matt ..thanks Harry The Boks & DDP bringing the Perthfontein house down. they will feed off each other energy all the selection changes + weather ..GAME On

  • @catherineadamo7777
    @catherineadamo7777 14 днів тому

    Great POD! Love your commentary!

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 13 днів тому

      you are tooooo kind!

  • @brianvdm
    @brianvdm 14 днів тому

    great keep it up harry

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 13 днів тому

      Thank you, I will. ~ Harry (but with a stop watch)

  • @Wolfie880
    @Wolfie880 14 днів тому

    Harry my man 👌

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 14 днів тому

      Harry Gone Wild.

  • @CptRumcan
    @CptRumcan 14 днів тому

    Hannekom is the next Duane

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 14 днів тому

      He has a chance to be, if the stars align.

  • @W0nderer
    @W0nderer 14 днів тому

    Matt's pronunciation is amazing!

  • @brianbarbarich1401
    @brianbarbarich1401 14 днів тому

    Thanks Harry. Really enjoy your podcasts. Cheers from Durban.

  • @johannblignaut1966
    @johannblignaut1966 14 днів тому

    Pronunciation a respect thing.Memorable quote Matt.

  • @hanli2011
    @hanli2011 14 днів тому

    I know Daan. This tight five would've scrummed, mauled, line out together live against the best 2 scrums in the world 180 to 200 times with learnings from every session.... I believe people will see it on Saturday.

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 14 днів тому

      Such a good point.

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 14 днів тому

    Great to see you drawing in Matt Harry Great influence on your transmissions and additional weight… Great stuff‼️🥂💫👏 👊🔥 🪖

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 14 днів тому

      Love Matt's work and he is a super guy as well.

  • @nielnelson210
    @nielnelson210 14 днів тому

    What a legend, Matt

  • @murraysmith595
    @murraysmith595 14 днів тому

    Argentina is getting smoked. 40 odd 10 im guessing.

  • @michaelmoynihan9591
    @michaelmoynihan9591 15 днів тому

    Old Boys rugby 😂😂 should ye be worried about the nxt world at yer age.😂😂😂poor old farts.😂😂😂

  • @leonmeyer5049
    @leonmeyer5049 17 днів тому

    There would have been more people in the crowd at Brisbane if someone did not report on the news that the venue was a sellout

    • @BrettMcKaySport
      @BrettMcKaySport 15 днів тому

      But it was a sellout Leon. The crowd was 52,019 which is 99% of capacity...

  • @christoffbrand1091
    @christoffbrand1091 17 днів тому

    Honestly Aus needs to allow foreign players back because the current cattle isnt enough, Skelton, the best lock in a generation, should of been at 80+ tests by now yet he wine and dines away in France. Then focus on your schools and getting them better with other code kids start playing rugby union which in a few years feeds into your system. Also I know its been tried but getting a lower competition representing all of Aus and to have a feeder system with best 4 going to super rugby. PS 4 high level teams is better, 5 was too much.

  • @abrahambasson3482
    @abrahambasson3482 17 днів тому

    Good video guys. 🎉🎉🎉

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 16 днів тому

      Thank you 🤗

  • @scottyTHERAZORrobinson
    @scottyTHERAZORrobinson 17 днів тому

    No 63 views this week lads you're doing an excellent job, great podcast!

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 16 днів тому

      Much appreciated!

  • @TheNoonanbread
    @TheNoonanbread 17 днів тому

    The question whether test head coaches need an apprenticeship at that level is really interesting. Razor's (albeit short) stint and Martin Johnson's would suggest yes. But the one example of the opposite no one brings up is Joe Schmidt. Ireland head coach after 3-4 years as Leinster head coach with a comparable record to Robertson in terms of trophies per year

  • @annettekolb3103
    @annettekolb3103 17 днів тому

    Love the show boys and yes I watch you on 8/9 & megafoon 😂 Fyi thank you Los Pumas for handing the championship 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @SteveEdwards-kh5hg
    @SteveEdwards-kh5hg 17 днів тому

    Gd podcast mate.😂not an xcuse but losing 726 test match experience from world cup final team through 10 players moving on,it will take time to adjust for ab's 😊

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 17 днів тому

      @@SteveEdwards-kh5hg Fair

  • @ThePirateRugbyPodcast
    @ThePirateRugbyPodcast 17 днів тому

    Ben-Jason needs to talk to Alun Wyn about having your name divided up incorrectly!

  • @garethflook5706
    @garethflook5706 17 днів тому

    Love it boys💯

  • @nielnelson210
    @nielnelson210 17 днів тому

    Lets go

  • @kobusdutoitbosman6240
    @kobusdutoitbosman6240 19 днів тому

    Hey Guyz your show is SUPERGREAT ‼️ Yes P E R T H (‘PE’) nxt, hey❓ Thanks Huge fun Fantastic spirit and views without malice kind of : ‘you’ve either got it, or you have’nt got it ‘mate’!!? 👀😳‼️ or ‘you are in trouble and in a jam, or you are not’ kind of thing So, nxt round •• Think Joe S AND Razor R have some extensive head scratching to go do these nxt few days thnx again 🪖

    • @8-9Combo
      @8-9Combo 17 днів тому

      Thanks Kobus! The guys both cop it after losses, but Brett has had to do more of it lately!

  • @garethprice6969
    @garethprice6969 19 днів тому

    What accent is that Harry???

  • @JayP744
    @JayP744 19 днів тому

    They way Arg played, they are real contenders with their fixtures. The way Aus and Arg played, you would have to think that Arg will beat Aus in both tests. I think Arg will be really difficult to beat in Arg even for us(SA).