{"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":"Reaction: How Scotland Shocked France at Murrayfield | Lekker Rugby Pod Reaction","slug":"reaction-how-scotland-shocked-france-at-murrayfield-lekker-rugby-pod-reaction","published_at":"2026-03-07T17:40:23+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/reaction-how-scotland-shocked-france-at-murrayfield-lekker-rugby-pod-reaction","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mw-welman8/episodes/Reaction-How-Scotland-Shocked-France-at-Murrayfield--Lekker-Rugby-Pod-Reaction-e3g36dh","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/f721ca94/podcast/play/116545393/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-7%2F419498418-44100-2-b9e023f2b5b75.mp3","summary":"Scotland have blown the Six Nations wide open.After previewing the match earlier in the week with Charlie Morgan of The Times, the Lekker Rugby Pod discussed the blueprint Scotland would need to beat France. At Murrayfield, that plan unfolded almost exactly as imagined.Finn Russell and Ben White controlled the tempo, the Scottish midfield stretched the French defence, and Kyle Steyn produced one of the performances of the championship. Scotland played with clarity, composure and physical edge, forcing France into mistakes and taking their chances ruthlessly.France arrived with the stronger metrics across almost every category. Dominant carries, tackle evasion, depth and star power all pointed their way. But when the pressure came, Scotland imposed their game and the French composure disappeared.We break down the key moments that swung the match, the tactical decisions that defined it, and what this result means for the final weekend of the Six Nations.","meta_description":"Scotland have blown the Six Nations wide open.After previewing the match earlier in the week with Charlie Morgan of The Times, the Lekker Rugby Pod discus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1562,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-lekker-rugby-pod-6941520/episodes/reaction-how-scotland-shocked-france-at-murrayfield-lekker-rugby-pod-reaction/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/reaction-how-scotland-shocked-france-at-murrayfield-lekker-rugby-pod-reaction.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}