Series 3, Episode 8: Rugby World Cup opening round review with Scott Hastings

France light up Paris. George Ford revives England. The battle of Bordeaux. How about that for an opening weekend?

Plenty of talking points as South Africa and France made statement wins over rivals Scotland and New Zealand in Pool A and Pool B, meanwhile on the other side of the draw England and Wales took massive steps towards the knockout stages.

Joining host Ollie Little and columnists Brendan Gallagher and Chris Hewett to reflect on the opening round is Scotland and British and Irish Lion centre and ITV commentator, Scott Hastings. 

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