This week on The KOKO Show our first instalment is jam packed wall to wall with the game they play in heaven as we break down all the action from across the Six Nations and Super Rugby. With so much ‘ra ra’ to rummage through we thought it would be sensible to enlist a very special guest to make sense of it all.
Our guest this week is such a big deal in the world of rugby the fact he is on our dinky little show either means there was an administrative error or he is just straight up crazy. This fella is without a doubt one of the best number 10’s in the world, he hates an untidy house, his favourite film is anchorman and boy he can whip up a mean carbonara, so please put your hands together for Mr Finn Russell.
With Finn in toe, we discuss and dissect all the Six Nations action from over the weekend which saw England win back the Calcutta Cup, the Irish down the resilient Welsh and the French flog the abysmal Azzurri. Furthermore, Mr Russell talks about his excitement surrounding the upcoming Lions Tour and he has promised the KOKO Crew a couple of big nights out on him.
Plus, the lads also get silky with a sublime second round of Super Rugby, illuminating all the reasons as to why it is the best domestic competition in the world. So slip on your kilts, pour yourself a Scotch and let the breeze blow between your cheeks, because this show will be a super sensual yet very Scottish sensory overload.
It is time now for Kick Offs and Kick Ons.
TIMECODES:
00:00 – Start of the show
02:26 – Introduce the boys
04:13 – What the boys would have done if they didn’t play footy
06:52 – KOKO Fantasy Super League Update
08:35 – Six Nations Summation
08:40 – FINN RUSSELL
09:03 – ENGLAND V SCOTLAND REVIEW
09:40 – Finn talks about the missed conversion
11:23 – What was said in the Scottish sheds after the game?
12:06 – Finn’s relationship with Gregor Townsend
13:45 – Finn talks about The Lions Series
14:55 – The development of the Scottish attack
18:35 – Is Finn Russell romantic?
20:07 – Finn talks about being a stonemason
21:30 – Finn on his time in France
27:20 – Start, Bench and Drop
28:15 – The Deserted Island question for Finn
29:48 – Finn talks about his weeks off
30:56 – The KOKO Quiz
37:05 – WALES V IRELAND REVIEW
43:26 – ITALY V FRANCE REVIEW
47:24 – The Ovolo Hotels Sponsorship Read
50:45 – Super Rugby Summation: CHIEFS V CRUSADERS REVIEW
52:50 – REDS V MOANA PASIFIKA REVIEW
57:50 – HURRICANES V DRUA REVIEW
01:00:00 – HIGHLANDERS V BLUES REVIEW
01:04:16 – BRUMBIES V FORCE REVIEW
01:11:01 – KOKO’S LOCO Players of the Week
01:12:23 – Close of the show
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32 Comments
I've got a good feeling about this
One of my core childhood memories was Gits shanking that kick in 2010 against England in Sydney.. still love you Gits
Guess it’s an extra shot of espresso for me tomorrow had to stay up and watch my favorite non wallaby on my favorite pod cheers!
The English were fortunate to scrape a win. On another day, with yer kicking boots firmly on, Scotland woulda won. We none of us can turn back the clock. On-field refs are human, they make errors, just as players do. But when tmo's go 'Blind Pew' it is ruinous and inexcusable. 'tis 'In the past now and in the past it..' God bless yous Finn, you are a grand fella imo🏴☠☘
What a coup getting Finn, haven’t seen him talk to the press since the match! So much heat on MSM and don’t get me started on the armchair warriors! Grew up in Syd, Glaswegian dad – Calcutta Cup is THE match so losing is 💔Said it before and I’ll say it again – we win or lose as a team 🏴
Thanks Finn!!!
Thanks KOKO. Great stuff all around!
what’s dressing with Drews shirt
Drew thinking the world cup was only last year is funny, Olympics was last year (Why Dupont didn't play).
best Tuesday gift EVER!! Finn on my fav rugby pod 😭😭
Drew… 🙈
You guys need to check if swoop is using vibrating @n@l beads to cheat, like supposedly happened in a chess tournament
He had to get the Ref to recheck where the conversion was from.
Great show and great guest as usual! lets go Force 🟦
Getting Huw Jones back at 13 got the fluidity across the Scottish backs again.
Are you romantic…what a question!
The Messi of Rugby 🎣
England, dat light robber from frech ref for the win…
WRF SHOULD BAN THE BTATANT CHEAT
I've said it before and I'll say it again, it shouldn't always be the flyhalf who has to take on kicking duties.
Russell can run the attack, but there's a need for someone else to do the placekicking.
Don't worry Scots will get the Calcutta Cup back in 2026 at Murrayfield!!!!
That picture of Bundee Aki is amazing.
Ma’a Nonu heading back to Toulon, where are you off to next Goit?
speaking of sterlo.. when u getting him back on the pod?
Swoop: You had access to all those cleaning supplies 😂
Something funky going on with the Swoop + Biv cam.
Great interview! Loved this.. cheers guys
Congrats on getting Finn. Pity he couldn't pull it off for the 5th game in a row against the English. Known for his great attacking play – but really impressed with his cover defense as well – class all round. Respect from South Africa
I know Gits is joking (he didn't mind missing the kick because he likes the Scotland team) , but I was a big fan of his, just liked the way he played. I remember his "I'm the f… captain" and when he went to France and played some of his best, and I think we all know it's a no joke league. To then get the 'Giteau Law' so he was once again eligible for the Wallabies, game on. But… Then he slagged off Scotland. Said when they come over here it's not a game they care about, it's a win, who cares. Get focuked, buddy. Still a fan but also f you.
The 1st sco conversion spot was moved further wide too. The wal disallowed try has better cam angle nd initial ball placement was 2-3 inch short then rolled onto line (prob didn’t hav control) but his foot went intouch then
Scot V ire was tight to call until the Scot head collision ruined the game
Tuned in for the first time and all the tiny shorts are a bit much… Good interview with Finn though!
Guys, a legend and good guy like Finn Russell on and no mega intro? Its the thing I was most looking forward to! Actually disappointed 😢
Class