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The Lekker Rugby Pod!

Harry Jones and MW Welman
Springboks
Rugby
Bulls
All Blacks
Stormers
Six Nations
South Africa
Rassie Erasmus
Ireland
France
Leinster
New Zealand
URC
Sharks
Rugby Championship
Scrum
Rugby World Cup
South African Rugby
Australia
Jake White

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 ... more

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Is the Nations Championship really just “the RGR by another means”?The Springboks scored 66 points against Italy in Turin. The All Blacks beat Scotland 43-21 at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, Edinburgh. Harry Jones argues one of those wins told us more th... more

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Why Salmaan Moerat? Of all the calls in the Springbok team to face Italy, it’s the one everyone is arguing about.Harry Jones runs Rassie Erasmus’s selection through his five Ps framework: pace, power, precision, poise and partnership. Pace and power ... more

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Was Leinster’s scrum-after-scrum against Munster a rehearsal for the Springboks?Owen Murphy is a South African living in Dublin. He is now Megafoon’s Irish correspondent, accredited by the IRFU and Leinster. He joins MW Welman and Harry Jones straigh... more

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Would you back this group to win a World Cup?Rassie Erasmus caught us off guard with a midweek Springbok squad announcement, so the Lekker Rugby Pod tore up the schedule. Harry Jones joins MW Welman for a quick-fire reaction to the squad for the Nove... more

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Recent Guests

Owen Murphy
South African rugby writer and Megafoon's Irish correspondent, accredited by the IRFU and Leinster
Megafoon
Episode: Episode 224: Is Ireland Fixing Its Scrum Before the Springboks Arrive in Dublin?
Martin Devlin
New Zealand sports broadcaster with the Devlin Sports Podcast Network
Devlin Sports Podcast Network
Episode: Episode 220: Have the All Blacks Recovered From Losing 3 in a Row to The Springboks? | Martin Devlin
Brett McKay
Guest, rugby commentator and host of Lekker Rugby Pod interview segment
The Lekker Rugby Pod
Episode: Episode 216: Should Rassie's Perth Team Have Alarm Bells Ringing? | Brett McKay on Lekker
Charlie Morgan
Times of London journalist discussing rugby analysis and headlines
Times of London
Episode: Episode 215: "It's the Only Question": Charlie Morgan on How You Actually Beat the Boks | Lekker Rugby Pod
Jon Cardinelli
Rugby journalist and analyst
Episode: Episode 214: Why The Springboks' Ageing Squad Isn't A Crisis | Jon Cardinelli
Gráinne Seoige
Special guest on the show
Episode: Episode 212: Three Epic Springboks vs All Blacks Tests: What Really Hit Home | Gráinne Seoige
Tony Johnson
Former player and rugby commentator, longtime South African rugby figure
South Africa rugby media
Episode: Episode 210: Has The Needle Moved Back To The Springboks? | Tony Johnson on Lekker Rugby Pod
André Pretorius
Rugby coach, former Springboks star
Japan-based coach
Episode: Episode 209: André Pretorius Breaks Down The Springboks' Defence and The All Blacks' Attack
Jérôme? (Unidentified)
Unconfirmed name from the transcript
Episode: Episode 209: André Pretorius Breaks Down The Springboks' Defence and The All Blacks' Attack

Hosts

MW Welman
South African rugby presenter, analyst and commentator
Harry Jones
Rugby writer, analyst and poet known for the Harry Index

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • This Saffer knows his Aussies

    One of the best narrative overviews of the Australian rugby landscape and team I’ve heard from Harry, as an Aussie. Only thing slight off was the characterisation of the Brumbies: quite a few country boys from the broader Canberra/ south western NSW area tend to play for the Brums. Great storytelling and analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
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    defwWAWSWaXDRD
    Australia2 years ago

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Listeners praise Harry Jones's narrative account of Australian rugby and his ability to pair storytelling with analysis.
The Australian rugby landscape coverage is described as particularly strong, with one listener noting a minor gap in the Brumbies' regional context.

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#36
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#38
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#78
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#52
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#56
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#61
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Episode 225: Pace, Power, Precision, Poise, Partnership: How This Springbok Team Was Selected
Q: Do you see Jacques Nienaber back in the Bok camp next year?
Jones strongly supports a return, saying Nienaber diagnoses defensive problems quickly, adjusts practice accordingly and can build players' precision and commitment in defence.
Episode 225: Pace, Power, Precision, Poise, Partnership: How This Springbok Team Was Selected
Q: Why did the Springboks select Salmaan Moerat ahead of Franco Mostert and other locks?
Jones suggests the coaches value Moerat's familiarity with the system, leadership and dependable set-piece skills, including his lineout work and ability to support the maul.
Episode 224: Is Ireland Fixing Its Scrum Before the Springboks Arrive in Dublin?
Q: What is the general mood if you have to sort of take the pulse of the Irish rugby public? Are they feeling pretty good about this upcoming World Cup, or are they just perpetually nervous about World Cups?
Murphy said Irish fans often adopt an underdog outlook and remain nervous because Ireland has never progressed beyond the quarterfinals. Even when the team is in good form, supporters tend to avoid expressing confidence for fear of overconfidence and disappointment.
Episode 224: Is Ireland Fixing Its Scrum Before the Springboks Arrive in Dublin?
Q: Have they sorted it out? Is that a new approach now? Are they confident that they might take on the South African scrum? What's happening?
Murphy saw Leinster show confidence at scrum time, but thought Munster held its own. He speculated that Leinster may be practising South African-style scrum pressure or testing how repeated scrums could help Ireland prepare for the Springboks.
Episode 221: Why The Bulls and Stormers Are Finally Going All In on the Champions Cup | Lekker Rugby Pod
Q: Tell me about the Harry Index. What is the actual idea behind it?
Jones created the index as a rigorous but playful imaginary comparison of the world's top club teams at their best. It considers league strength over multiple seasons, team results and points difference, player selection, and relevant international performance, while accounting for context around each match.

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Weekly conversations about South African rugby and the wider international game, led by MW Welman and Harry Jones. The hosts combine match previews and reviews with close analysis of selection, tactics, coaching decisions, set pieces and team development, especially around the Springboks, Bulls and Stormers. Harry brings a distinctive statistical perspective through his Harry Index, while both hosts mix technical discussion with storytelling, humor and candid criticism.

Guest conversations add reporting and analysis from across rugby, including journalists, broadcasters and correspondents with insight into teams such as the All Blacks, Wallabies and Ireland. The mix suits dedicated followers who want to understand not just what happened in... more

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