The Lekker Rugby Pod!

Written by: MW Welman and Harry Jones
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  • Blending North with South, Pretoria with Cape Town, data-driven MW Welman spars each week with globetrotting Harry Jones on Saffa-related themes to understand the whole world of rugby as it is and will become: making a plan but being ready to throw it all out the window.
    MW Welman and Harry Jones
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Episodes
  • Episode 52: Harry Jones in Ireland: Getting to Know the Springboks' New Arch-Rivals! PLUS: The URC Derbies!

    Episode 52: Harry Jones in Ireland: Getting to Know the Springboks' New Arch-Rivals! PLUS: The URC Derbies!
    Feb 17 2025

    Harry ventured into enemy territory as he traveled to Ireland to witness firsthand the prowess of the Springboks' new archenemy. He discussed his observations with MW, while both of them carefully sidestepped the 500-pound Blue Bull in the room! Their conversation delved into the fierce rivalry, the intricate process of building teams, the critical elements that make or break a match, and broader rugby themes.
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    52 mins
  • Episode 51: Decoding Rassie's Tweets: What Was the Real Message? PLUS: How Age-old Rivalries are Shifting!

    Episode 51: Decoding Rassie's Tweets: What Was the Real Message? PLUS: How Age-old Rivalries are Shifting!
    Feb 10 2025

    Rivalries are the lifeblood of sport, from neighbouring clubs to professional to Test rugby. What are the foundations of those enmities; both real and built by marketing? How have they shifted? The forever North-South derby will never wane, but at Test level, new foes and unlikely friendships can grow. Harry and MW delve into how the hell they both came to be cheering England to beat France.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 50: 6 NATIONS: Could we see some really big UPSETS in Round 2?

    Episode 50: 6 NATIONS: Could we see some really big UPSETS in Round 2?
    Feb 6 2025

    Nobody studies rugby more than Jared Wright of Planet Rugby. In this special episode, Harry becomes an interviewer, joining MW in learning the ins and outs, twists and turns and consequences of Round 1 of the Six Nations as all the sides regroup and do battle again this week in Italy, Scotland, and England. Will an upset emerge? Or there a clear top three of the six?

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    58 mins

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