{"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 163: Inside the Bulls: What Johan Ackermann Has Changed So Far | Exclusive Interview","slug":"episode-163-inside-the-bulls-what-johan-ackermann-has-changed-so-far-exclusive-interview","published_at":"2026-04-09T15:30:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-163-inside-the-bulls-what-johan-ackermann-has-changed-so-far-exclusive-interview","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8/episodes/Episode-163-Inside-the-Bulls-What-Johan-Ackermann-Has-Changed-So-Far--Exclusive-Interview-e3hlcrn","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/play/118190391/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F421718903-44100-2-7e2be83a0eb3a.mp3","summary":"Johan Ackermann did not arrive at a finished Bulls team. He stepped into a side that had been to three finals in four seasons, but one that was in turmoil. The previous coach had been forced out, and the group was searching for direction and alignment.Since then, results have started to turn. But as he explains here, the process is still unfolding. The Bulls are improving, yet they are not the final version of what they are trying to become.He reflects on what he found at Loftus, the early struggles, and the changes being made on and off the field. He also addresses the Springbok coaching involvement and the lessons from key defeats along the way.This is not a rebuild. It is a reshaping. And it is not done yet.","meta_description":"Johan Ackermann did not arrive at a finished Bulls team. He stepped into a side that had been to three finals in four seasons, but one that was in turmoil…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3468,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episodes/episode-163-inside-the-bulls-what-johan-ackermann-has-changed-so-far-exclusive-interview/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-163-inside-the-bulls-what-johan-ackermann-has-changed-so-far-exclusive-interview.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}