Ep93 - Baby Rhino lands in Bear Country and will Bristol tame the unbeaten Tigers

12/22/21 • 85 min

In this show we start with the big news this week that Ellis Genge is returning home to Bristol next season. We talk about the 'Baby Rhino' heading back to BS3 and what this means for him and the squad for next year.
With the trip to Paris to play Stade Francais postponed at short notice we take a look at the team Pat selected and ponder on the future of this year's competition.
We also look ahead to the big Boxing Day fixture against the unbeaten Leicester Tigers at Ashton Gate. With a fixture that has more spice this year than a vindaloo, we talk to our friend at the Rolling Maul podcast (Leicester fan pod) about the Genge transfer and accompanying promo video, last season's 'scrumgate' and the Boxing Day match up. It's a cracking listen.
There's also Under 18s discussions, the Women's team and transfer gossip about an incoming international hooker.
All this and more with Tony, Lee, Miles and Pete.

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Ep92 - Scarlets cancelled, Paris trip previewed and a review of our league campaign so far

In this week's podcast we discuss the cancellation of the home game against Scarlets, where we've been awarded a 28-0 - five point win - as our opponents were unable to field a team. Looks good on paper for the start of our Champions Cup campaign, but will this week off be a blessing in disguise or a setback for our European ambitions.
We also look ahead to the trip to Paris for the next European game against State Francais. We hear from our good friend Remi Calandra, a State Francais fan, about the team's performances this season, players to watch and how the game will go next week.
With over a third of the league season over, we also have a debate on what's happened to the Bears this season and give our predictions on how the rest of the league campaign will pan out. Can the Bears make the top four this term - hear our thoughts on likely league positions.
All this and more including the women's team regaining top spot in the league table.

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Ep94 -Tigers edge Boxing Day clash and a preview of the trip to Sandy Park

It was a real heartbreaker on Boxing Day as Leicester Tigers scored in the dying seconds to win 26-28 at the Gate. A wonderful game of rugby for the neutral and probably the best Bears' peformance of the season so far.
Hear our thoughts on the game, tactics and player performances. There was also the return to Bristol of Ellis Genge, accompanied by a new chant from the stands. We give our thoughts on his performance and talk to his dad, Richard.
The next game is on New Year's Day away at Exeter. We discuss likely team selections and give our predictions on the score.
All this and more with Tony, Lee, Miles and Pete.
This episode was recorded online.

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