In the last ITV Rugby World Cup pod of France 2023, Flats & Shanks reflect up all the key moments from an epic final in the company of Butch James. They also pick their Team Of The Tournament, which is predictably full of highly controversial selections.
Topsy Ojo joins Flats to preview the final in the company of Springbok legend, Victor Matfield. We also get some excellent intel from stats guru, Ross Hamilton
England may not be leaving with the pot, but they will be leaving with heads held high, after the narrowest of defeats to South Africa. Bok legend Jean De Villiers joins Flats & Shanks to lend his thoughts on the game. Dave also gives his view on that decision that led to Handrè Pollard's winning penalty kick.
Lawrence Dalaglio & Bryan Habana join Flats to preview the semifinals in Paris, while stats man Ross Hamilton has some juicy data to give England hope in their quest to quash the Boks.
After one of the best weekends of international rugby the world has ever witnessed, Flats & Shanks invite their old pal Andrew Mehrtens onto the pod to digest all the action.
With the pool stages complete, Ben Kay joins Flats & Shanks the preview the quarter finals, with every one extremely difficult to call. We also find out what the data tells us about the games from stats guru, Ross Hamilton
Ahead of Scotland's clash with Ireland in Paris, Flats invites Big John B'Arclay to co-present the pod to assess his kinsmen's chances, while Topsy Ojo gives us the inside line from the England camp. We also get a detailed rundown of all the data that matters from resident stats guru, Ross Hamilton.
With Scotland the only home nation to play at the weekend, Flats & Shanks invited Scott Hastings - who was at the game against Romania - to get his take on how his countrymen are shaping up ahead of their crunch clash with Ireland. Resident ref JP Doyle returns to unpick more card confusion, and David and Tom also pick their team of the round.
With a quiet week in store for 3 of the 4 home nations, Flats & Nolli Waterman take the opportunity to asses where the All Blacks are in the company of the legend that is Sean Fitzpatrick. We also get our weekly shot of stats from Ross Hamilton.
As Ireland demonstrate their credentials as the world's number one side, we speak to former captain Rory Best about the victory over South Africa. Aussie legend Stirling Mortlock also joins David and Tom to discuss the sorry demise of Australia.
Flats is joined by Sam Warbutrton to preview the two biggest games of the weekend, in the shape of Australia v Wales and Ireland v South Africa. Top ref JP Doyle and stats guru Ross Hamilton also lend their thoughts.
As everyone's favourite second team revive their World Cup hopes with victory against Australia, Flats & Shanks speak to Fiji's most capped player and record points scorer, Nicky Little. We also hear from Ugo Monye and Shane Williams, and Dave and Tom pick their Team Of The Round.
The great Brian O'Driscoll joins Flats on presenting detail (as Shanks takes a well-earned rest) to reflect on the first weekend of action and look ahead to round two. Benjamin Keyser discusses his beloved France, Philiippa Tuttiett provides our customary Welsh angle, and we head inside Camp Italia to speak to Big Dave Sisi.
David is joined by his old chum Shanks to digest the first round of matches at France 2023, which were not short of thrills, skills and controversy. Our regular stats guru Ross Hamilton serves up some corking intel on the home nations, and we get the thoughts of Maggie Alphonsi and Bryan Habana on the action. The fellas also select their now legendary team of the round.
It's all systems go for the Rugby World Cup 2023, as Flats is joined by his old mate Shanks to preview the action in France. Joining the fellas for our first show of the tournament are stats guru Ross Hamilton, Gordon D'Arcy & Greig Laidlaw, both of whom are part of ITV's team for our live and exclusive coverage of every single match. We cannot wait!
In a bonus pod to tie up the loose end that was France v Scotland, the lads reflect upon the magnificent last-ditch win for Gregor Townsend's men. It was a game that put a big smile on Tommy's face - even if he is decidedly unamused by Finn Russell's red card. They pick their Team Of The Championship, and cast an eye ahead to the Lions' tour of South Africa.
It's heartbreak for Shanks, as France seize Wales's Grand Slam from their clutches deep into injury time in Paris. No matter, Tom has an early morning hamburger to cheer him up as he and Flats review an extraordinary evening in the French capital. David, meanwhile, has some strong words for Eddie Jones. And former Scottish skipper Greig Laidlaw joins the boys from Japan, to discuss whisky (without an 'e'), earthquakes, and his favourite ride at Disneyland. They also talk a bit of rugby too, incl...
It's been another tremendous round of action in the Guinness Six Nations, with England beating France in a classic at Twickenham, Ireland pipping the Scots, and Wales keeping their Grand Slam ambitions alive in Rome. To celebrate, Flats cracks open the whisky to share in the company of Nick Abendanon and Ryan Wilson, much to Shanks's disapproval.
It may be fallow week in the Guinness Six Nations, but resident scoundrels Flats & Shanks are here nonetheless, bridging the gap between matchdays. The lads are joined by man-of-the-moment Callum Sheedy, mostly to talk about Semi Radradra, but also a tiny bit about Wales. Big Ben Kay makes an appearance too, as a crestfallen England face the daunting prospect of hosting a rampant France at Twickenham on Saturday.
Following an eventful afternoon at the Principality Stadium, Exeter Chiefs winger Alex Cuthbert joins David and Tom to discuss the more controversial moments in the game. And with Ireland thumping the Italians in Rome, Rory Best offers his views on the performance, and reflects more generally about his incredible career. The boys also pick their Team Of The Round and share a couple more of your jokes.
In an episode recorded just before the weekend, Flats & Shanks enjoy the first Championship rest week in the company of legendary referee Nigel Owens and Italian back-rower, Sebastian Negri. As well as giving his verdict on some of the key decisions in the Guinness Six Nations thus far, Nigel reflects upon the highlights of his career, including the World Cup Final at Twickenham in 2015. Seb, meanwhile, joins us from his team bubble, and offers a frank appraisal of where Italy need to improv...
Dan Lydiate joins David and Tom off the back of his terrible season-ending knee injury to reflect upon Wales's dramatic victory over Scotland - and life on the farm with his new bull, McCaw. The lads are also joined by top golfer and lifelong Bath fan, Laurie Canter, who takes Flats on in a devious quiz about his beloved club. They spend a disproportionate amount of time discussing their favourite rugby league players too, and reveal their latest Team Of The Round.
Kenny Logan joins the lads to reflect upon Scotland's first win at Twickenham since 1983 - in what was a truly awesome performance by Gregor Townsend's men. Tom is very happy about Wales victory over Ireland, despite the fact the oppo only had 14 men for most of the match. And it's thumbs up for France's Grand Slam credentials and a thumbs down for Wayne Barnes's hair. This episode also sees the return of the boys' legendary Team Of The Round.
Dave and Tom return to ITV for the entirety of the Guinness Six Nations, bringing their inimitable combination of wit, storytelling and expert analysis with them. In this preview show, they speak to John Barclay and Dwayne Peel, assess the chances of all six teams and give their predictions as to who will light up the Championship. They also reflect upon the pitfalls of home schooling, and Shanks has some advice for Flats as to how to improve his appearance during his next photo shoot.
With no matches being played as a result of the coronavirus, Dave and Tom take the opportunity to reflect upon the performances of all the teams as things stand in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. They also discuss your feedback on Joe Marler's ban and select their Team Of The Tournament (so far).
In an episode recorded before the cancellation of the France / Ireland game, Dave and Tom reflect on two of the big talking points in the England v Wales game involving Manu Tuilagi and - ahem - Joe Marler and Alun-Wyn Jones. They also assess a fantastic performance by Scotland to overturn a 14-man France, which throws the tournament wide open. Then, of course, there is their much-debated selections for Team of the Round.
Cheered by news that his account has finally been verified by Twitter, Tom is in good spirits as he and David assess the state of play in the Six Nations during the second rest week of the tournament. Wales's injury concerns are a major talking point, as is the coronavirus. They also get stuck in to your feedback from their last Team Of The Round.
The 2020 Guinness Six Nations is shaping up nicely - with England seeing off Ireland and France eyeing up a Grand Slam following a thrilling victory in Wales. There was also redemption in Rome for Stuart Hogg. Flats & Shanks review all the action, pick their Team Of The Round and tell a few more of your gags.
In an episode filmed in a box at The Principality Stadium in Cardiff, the Wales fly-half joins David and Tom to discuss his ongoing rehabilitation from the horrific knee injury that cruelly ruled him out of the World Cup in Japan. They also get his thoughts on new national coach Wayne Pivac, Shaun Edwards, the Finn Russell affair and the likely winners and losers in the 2020 Guinness Six Nations. What a thoroughly top fella he is!
As Storm Ciara batters our shores, England and Ireland come out on top in two very contrasting matches. David and Tom speak to ex-Ireland international Stephen Ferris and get a punchy post-match perspective from Ellis Genge. They also pick their Team Of The Round and share a few more of your jokes.
