{"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 164: He Was the Stormers | Harry Jones on Chippie Solomon","slug":"episode-164-he-was-the-stormers-harry-jones-on-chippie-solomon","published_at":"2026-04-14T07:04:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episode-164-he-was-the-stormers-harry-jones-on-chippie-solomon","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8/episodes/Episode-164-He-Was-the-Stormers--Harry-Jones-on-Chippie-Solomon-e3hsknp","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/play/118427833/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-14%2F422030937-44100-2-51a3ecc5ffed3.mp3","summary":"Chippie Solomon, long-time Stormers team manager and one of the most important figures in Western Province rugby, passed away this week.In this piece, Harry Jones reflects on a man who meant far more than a title. A teacher, a leader, a bridge between generations, and a constant presence in the lives of those who passed through the Stormers environment.This is not analysis. This is a tribute.Our thoughts are with his wife Pearl, his children Chad and Nina, and everyone who knew and loved him.","meta_description":"Chippie Solomon, long-time Stormers team manager and one of the most important figures in Western Province rugby, passed away this week.In this piece, Har…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":464,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episodes/episode-164-he-was-the-stormers-harry-jones-on-chippie-solomon/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-164-he-was-the-stormers-harry-jones-on-chippie-solomon.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}