{"podcast":{"title":"The Lekker Rugby Pod!","slug":"the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","podcast_index_feed_id":6941520,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/41361869/41361869-1779714647965-8b9ca5ef2d4b7.jpg","author":"Harry Jones and MW Welman","episode_count":211,"summary":"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","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 157: England vs France Breakdown | Game Plans for Dummies | Lekker Rugby Pod","slug":"episode-157-england-vs-france-breakdown-game-plans-for-dummies-lekker-rugby-pod","published_at":"2026-03-11T15:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-157-england-vs-france-breakdown-game-plans-for-dummies-lekker-rugby-pod","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8/episodes/Episode-157-England-vs-France-Breakdown--Game-Plans-for-Dummies--Lekker-Rugby-Pod-e3g9iud","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/play/116754829/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-11%2F419787668-44100-2-0db4acddfa0bc.mp3","summary":"England vs France is one of rugby’s great rivalries. But what actually decides these matches?In this episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod, Harry Jones and MW Welman are joined by analyst Angus Usher (@analystgus) to break down the tactical battle between England and France.Using the Six Nations clash as the case study, we unpack how teams build their game plans, where matches are really won, and how different tactical approaches shape the outcome.We discuss kicking strategy, phase play, defensive systems, and the key areas England would need to control to compete with France.If you've ever wondered what coaches mean when they talk about trusting the game plan, this episode explains it.","meta_description":"England vs France is one of rugby’s great rivalries. But what actually decides these matches?In this episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod, Harry Jones and MW W…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3785,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episodes/episode-157-england-vs-france-breakdown-game-plans-for-dummies-lekker-rugby-pod/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-157-england-vs-france-breakdown-game-plans-for-dummies-lekker-rugby-pod.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}