Harry and MW break down Leinster’s shock loss to Northampton Saints, the pressure mounting on Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber, and whether rugby’s rule changes are turning the game into a counter-attacker’s dream. Is Leinster the most underachieving team in world rugby? Bernard Jackman says yes—Harry just might agree.They also tackle the Springbok number 8 debate, rugby’s scoring explosion, and why teams like the Bulls and Saints are built for this brave new era. MW asks about the comparison between Jake White and Leo Cullen. Both have reached big knockouts. Both have fallen short. Are they different? Or are they similar? Plus, Harry gets philosophical about coaching, micromanagement, and trust—and why Leinster may need more than just a good game plan to recover.

The pressure’s on in junior rugby, and in Episode 73 of the Lekker Rugby Pod, Harry and MW get stuck into the South African U20s’ campaign in the U20 Rugby Championship. From shaky lineouts to dominant phases, we unpack the Baby Boks’ performance against Argentina and preview their must-win clash against the Baby Wallabies.What’s working, what’s broken — and how can Kevin Foote fix it?In This Episode:✅ Nervy kicks and messy scrums – why SA U20s are struggling in set pieces✅ Kevin Foote’s coaching style: tackle-first, culture-driven, and a long-term project✅ Lineout misfires: leadership, timing, and how to clean it up fast✅ Argentina’s scrum dominance: physicality, fatigue, and tactical shifts✅ The SA rugby pipeline: cohesion, talent ID, and the school-to-national gap✅ How Australia and New Zealand compare in junior rugby systemsPlus, Harry hints at a potential sit-down with Kevin Foote, and breaks down what to expect tactically from the Baby Wallabies. If you're following South Africa’s next generation, this is essential listening!🎙️ Subscribe for expert insight, match previews, and brutally honest rugby chat every week.👍 Like, comment, and share your predictions for the Baby Boks’ next match!

MW tries to figure out what’s been stumping the great rugby oracle — the famous Harry Index. How do you even compare teams across Super Rugby, URC, and Europe when everyone's arguing about who's stronger?Meanwhile, as Leinster stumble against Scarlets, the Bulls bulldoze the URC, and the Stormers find late fire, the playoff race turns into a madhouse!And just when rugby chaos couldn’t get any wilder, MW and Harry dive into the big debate: is the URC really ‘low level’ compared to Super Rugby?Predictions are shredded, myths are busted, and somehow they still manage to rank the best teams across Super Rugby, URC, and Europe! Rugby analysis that’s serious about the game — but never takes itself too seriously. Classic Lekker Rugby Pod!