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The Lekker Rugby Pod!

by Harry Jones and MW Welman

The ever-curious MW Welman and globetrotting rugby poet Harry Jones explore the people, ideas and moments shaping South African rugby and the world game. From in-depth discussions about the Springboks to detailed match analysis, this podcast offers expert previews and reviews of both local and international matches. We also explore the wider world of rugby, covering everything from player stories to the latest news and trends. Whether you're a seasoned rugby enthusiast or just discovering the sport, there's something here for everyone. Tune in and enjoy engaging conversations that celebrate th

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Episode 214: Why The Springboks' Ageing Squad Isn't A Crisis | Jon Cardinelli

How many of this Springbok squad will still be standing come the next World Cup?Jon Cardinelli joins MW and Harry to unpack the age profile question hanging over Rassie E

Sep 16
52 min

Episode 213: What Did It Look Like When Rennie Conceded? Harry Was There | Lekker Rugby Pod

Not every ending gets a camera in the room. This one had Harry Jones.Harry was standing in the bowels of Baltimore's stadium when Dave Rennie turned to Rassie Erasmus and

Sep 13
45 min

Episode 212: Three Epic Springboks vs All Blacks Tests: What Really Hit Home | Gráinne Seoige

Three Tests into Rugby's Greatest Rivalry, and the neutral voice in the room isn't feeling very neutral anymore.Gráinne Seoige is back, and by now she's not claiming any

Sep 9
53 min

Episode 211: Quickfire Verdicts: Harry and Arrie Put on the Spot Over Roigard, Scrums & Baltimore | Lekker Rugby

Does the fourth Test in Baltimore actually count, or has this series already been decided?Harry Jones and Arrie Hougaard join MW Welman for a rapid-fire yes-or-no gauntle

Sep 7
1 h 05 min

Episode 210: Has The Needle Moved Back To The Springboks? | Tony Johnson on Lekker Rugby Pod

What does it actually take to move the needle in the greatest rivalry in world rugby?Legendary Kiwi commentator Tony Johnson joins Harry Jones and MW Welman on the Lekker

Sep 4
1 h 03 min

Episode 209: André Pretorius Breaks Down The Springboks' Defence and The All Blacks' Attack

Is the Springbok defence actually cracking late in matches, or are the All Blacks just playing that cleverly?Harry Jones and MW Welman are joined by the technical, patien

Sep 3
52 min

Episode 208: The Two Things The All Blacks Need To Marry To Complete The Package | Martin Devlin

What would it take for the All Blacks to finally become the complete package?Martin Devlin joins MW and Harry from Cape Town, days after South Africa levelled the series

Sep 2
51 min

Episode 207: Dave Rennie's Big Red Telephone to World Rugby, and What It Cost the Scrum

Did Dave Rennie's press conference lobbying just rewrite how World Rugby referees the scrum?Harry Jones and MW Welman spend this episode inside the scrum, walking through

Aug 30
45 min

Episode 205: Rassie Said Devlin's A Very Interesting Podcaster! See How He Reacted | Martin Devlin

What does it take to make Rassie Erasmus call a "very interesting podcaster"? Martin Devlin found out this week in a Johannesburg press conference, and he joins MW and Ha

Aug 27
49 min

Episode 204: Here's How the Boks Really Lost the Attack Set Battle | Lekker Rugby Pod

Why did the Springboks lose to the All Blacks despite spending more time in the red zone?Harry Jones did the homework MW didn't want to do. He rewatched the whole test an

Aug 26
1 h 09 min

Episode 203: The Rennie Effect: How the All Blacks Fooled the Springboks | Two Cents Rugby on Lekker

Mark Morgan from Two Cents Rugby joins Harry Jones and MW Welman for a first test post-mortem that gets uncomfortable fast. The Springboks won the scrum, the possession c

Aug 23
49 min

Episode 202: André Pretorius: "The All Blacks Need At Least 4 Tries to Beat This Bok Defence | Lekker Rugby Pod"

How do you actually beat a defence built to protect its own weaknesses? André Pretorius joins Harry Jones on the Lekker Rugby Pod to break down exactly what it would take

Aug 21
49 min

Episode 200: What We Love (and Hate) About the All Blacks | Lekker Rugby Pod Special

How do Springbok fans really feel about the All Blacks?Harry Jones and Riaan Louw sit down for a full accounting of how South Africans actually see the All Blacks: the bl

Aug 19
32 min

Episode 201: Martin Devlin Says The All Blacks Will Win. We Say Why They Won't. | Lekker Rugby Pod

Martin Devlin says the All Blacks win this series. MW and Harry don't agree. Who's right?Episode 201 is a two-part debate. First, Martin Devlin of DSPN joins Harry and MW

Aug 19
59 min

Episode 199: Three Megafoon Shows Combine to Pick the Springbok Team (Special Crossover)

What happens when three Megafoon shows drop their usual format and pick one Springbok team together?In this special crossover episode, MW Welman is joined by Harry Jones,

Aug 16
58 min

Episode 198: Is New Zealand Rugby Living In A Bubble? Martin Devlin Responds | Lekker Rugby Pod

Are the All Blacks judging themselves against a competition that doesn't reflect the real gap to the rest of the world?MW Welman and Harry Jones sit down with New Zealand

Aug 12
30 min

Episode 197: Rassie's Makeshift Boks. Rennie's First Tour Game. Who Showed What? | Lekker Rugby Pod

The two coaches went into the opening weekend of the Greatest Rivalry Tour with completely different problems, and neither one let you see what he was actually thinking.H

Aug 9
59 min

Episode 196: Will the Springboks Bully These All Blacks? Again? | Martin Devlin

Is Dave Rennie's high-carry game plan just an excuse to bash into the Springboks more? That's Harry Jones' theory on the Lekker Rugby Pod: the All Blacks' CPR numbers un

Aug 5
53 min

Episode 195: Why Tony Brown's Kicking Game Might Be the All Blacks' Nightmare

If South Africa isn't going to out-carry the All Blacks, what exactly is the plan?Harry Jones and MW Welman turn from New Zealand's carrying numbers straight to the Sprin

Aug 2
27 min

Episode 194: Why Is Dave Rennie Risking Everything On An All-Time-High CPR?

Is Dave Rennie about to gamble the All Blacks' entire identity on one number?Harry Jones built a blunt, simple, unavoidable stat called CPR: carries, passes and rucks com

Aug 2
38 min

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