RugbyBits' Thala Msutu joins us to relive his favourite Springbok team of all time's semi-final victory over Argentina. Meanwhile, we talk John Travolta, Beat Poetry, Steve Walsh and who was slow in the turn. Thanks to Thala (@ThalaMsutu77 on Twitter) for joining us. He's an excellent follow, and a passionate &amp; knowledgeable rugby lover. The RugbyBits pod (@RugbyBits) is available on all good podcast providers. The theme tune is once again Allez Allez/La Pena Baiona.

2007 #46 - Semi-Final 2: South Africa 37-13 Argentina (with Thala Msutu)

It's semi final time, as England edge out France in a cagey encounter. We talk romcoms, coins, Charles Dance and Neil Young in the meantime. Theme tune is La Pena Baiona aka Allez Allez.

2007 #45 - Semi Final 1: England 14-9 France

Rugby YouTuber Riaan Louw joins us to look over the last Quarter Final, as South Africa get the better of Fiji. We discuss Riaan's channel, his origin story, Jaque Fourie, Russian commentators and IMDb. Thanks to Riaan (@Ringo26 on Twitter) for joining us. Please go and visit his YouTube channel, you'll absolutely love it. Theme tune is still Allez Allez.

2007 #44 - South Africa 37-20 Fiji (with Riaan Louw)

We move onto the third quarter final, as Argentina wash Scotland away. We talk about Pele, public wifi and personal pseudonyms. Theme tune for this episode is Allez Allez / La Pena Baiona. What a belter.

2007 #43 - Argentina 19-13 Scotland

It's a big one today. We watch one of the most well-documented games in the history of the Rugby World Cup, and analyse all of the talking points: the Haka, the pass, the Dusautoir performance, the game management... everything. We hope you enjoy. The theme tune for this episode is Allez Allez again because it straight up bangs

2007 #42 - New Zealand 18-20 France

We've made it to the first quarter final of the 2007 series, as England edge Australia in a dramatic encounter. We talk about Marseille, Mick Morgan and Masterchef along the way. The theme tune for this episode is Bayonne's chant "La Pena Baiona" (AKA Allez Allez) and basically it's such a massive banger it might just be the theme tune for this series now lol

2007 #41 - Australia 10-12 England

We're back! We're finally back! To watch back the final pool game of 2007! Argentina knock Ireland out, but instead we discuss French bangers, Gus Pichot's fashion sense and the NHS. Thanks for your patience, and sorry it's taken us so long to get back to this. We've missed it! The theme music for this episode is Bayonne's chant "La Pena Baiona" (aka Allez Allez), as discussed in the episode.

2007 #40 - Ireland 15-30 Argentina

We reflect on Wales' quarter final loss to Argentina

2023 #14 - Argentina v Wales

Today, we wrap up a bunch o' games from the last round of pool action.

2023 #13 - NZL v URU, FIJ v GEO, NZL v ITA, FRA v ITA, WAL v GEO + TGA v ROM

A hooligan's game recalled by idiots

2007. Coaches are on the verge of inventing defence, security are preventing dogs from entering stadiums and the world is reeling over Jonny Wilkinson. Join the idiot behind rugby's most popular YouTube channel and a nerdy rugby analyst for a detailed and affectionate look back at each Rugby World Cup, celebrating and dissecting an evolving sport, match-by-match...

The Squidge Rugby World Cup Retrospective

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