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BBC Radio Wales
The latest news, views and interviews from the world of Welsh rugby.
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Sep 14, 2023 • 46min
Young locks, lost pants and Portuguese wolves
Gareth Rhys Owen, Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson preview Wales' second World Cup pool match against Portugal. Warren Gatland and Christ Tshiunza are also interviewed. Chris Ashton shares his views on Wales' wingers. Topics include the threat posed by Portugal, the 'Portuguese Rolling Stones,' and the importance of unity in the team. They also discuss the value of line athletes, impressions of Monaco and Antibu, social dynamics, maintaining momentum, injury withdrawals, and lost shorts.

Sep 13, 2023 • 15min
Wales name their team for Portugal
Gareth Rhys Owen and Josh Navidi discuss Wales' team selection for Portugal, predicting changes and comparing Biggar and Anscombe at 10. They also talk about the development of a young rugby player and preview the game against Portugal.

Sep 12, 2023 • 34min
Onwards to Nice
The Scrum V podcast team follow Wales to Nice ahead of this weekend's match against Portugal.When they eventually find the right tram, Josh Navidi and Gareth Rhys Owen head to Wales' training base...where they bump into a familiar face.

Sep 11, 2023 • 29min
Scrum V LIVE: Wales beat Fiji in a World Cup classic
Former Wales internationals discuss Wales' thrilling win over Fiji at the World Cup, analyzing controversial decisions, praising Rand Randra's performance, debating the effectiveness of passionate outbursts on the rugby field, reacting to player frustrations, discussing upcoming lineup changes, and sharing favorite World Cup moments and speculations.

Sep 9, 2023 • 54min
Wales v Fiji: the big preview
Discover the history of the Bordeaux stadium; experience at the World Cup finals; preparations and nervousness for the Wales v Fiji match; clash of rugby titans; tactics and strategies; Josh Addams performance and tackle technique; previewing the Wales v Fiji rugby match.

Sep 7, 2023 • 17min
Wales announce their team to play Fiji
The podcast discusses the early announcement of the Welsh team for the Rugby World Cup match against Fiji, including the inclusion of Taulupe Faletau and the debate over Gareth Davies at scrum-half. The hosts analyze the lineup, selection choices, and potential solutions for the lack of center cover on the bench. They also discuss the difficulties of recording while traveling and analyze the impact of Fiji's fly-half missing the tournament on both Fiji and Wales.

Sep 4, 2023 • 41min
The Scrum V podcast LIVE World Cup preview
Wales wing Alex Cuthbert and former internationals Josh Navidi and Nicky Robinson join Gareth Rhys Owen to discuss Wales' World Cup campaign. Topics include concerns about Fiji's creativity, Anskam starting at number 10, options for center positions, hooker concerns, and analysis and predictions for the Wales vs Fiji match.

Sep 4, 2023 • 48min
Scrum V Reset: Knockout in Nantes
As Wales head to the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France and an opening game against Fiji, Gareth Rhys Owen, with the help of players, fans and pundits, reflects on the 2007 tournament when the Flying Fijians stunned the rugby world by knocking Wales out and ending the reign of coach Gareth Jenkins.

Sep 1, 2023 • 40min
Dan Biggar: 'I want to go out on a high'
Dan Biggar invites the Scrum V pod into his home to chat about why he's calling it a day for Wales after the World Cup.He also discusses some of his career highlights with Lauren Jenkins (yes, Twickenham in 2015 is mentioned) - as well as revealing which young players excite him in the Wales squad and why he thinks the team could go under the radar in France.

Sep 1, 2023 • 53min
Alex Cuthbert: 'I can still offer a lot to Wales'
This week Alex Cuthbert joins the Scrum V pod to give his insight into the Wales World Cup squad.Cuthbert missed out on selection after a calf injury saw him unable to take part in any of the warm ups.He now joins Lauren Jenkins and Nicky Robinson to discuss the 33 players picked by Warren Gatland for France, that tantalising opening match against Fiji and why he feels he can still offer something at international level.