Harry Jones hosts this special episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod as he welcomes scrum guru Tank Lanning for a passionate and detailed dive into the heart of rugby’s most misunderstood art. From coaching boys to analysing elite front row battles, Tank brings a lifetime of experience to the table — and he isn’t here to sugarcoat anything.Tank shares how he prepares players with “neck primers,” why props with no necks are built for battle, and how modern rugby can’t afford to lose its connection to the scrum. He breaks down the key differences between looseheads and tightheads, explains why timing matters more than brute strength, and gives insight into how players like Neethling Fouché are evolving their technique centimetre by centimetre.The conversation moves from coaching metaphors like “mole hunting” and “sledgehammers with blades” to a bigger discussion about how rugby’s obsession with speed and spectacle could sideline one of its most sacred elements. Tank and Harry argue that scrums should be celebrated, taught, and embraced — not hidden or rushed through.They also talk about Rassie Erasmus’ vision for the Bok pack, the thinking behind the Bomb Squad, and why the maul might just be legalised obstruction in disguise — but a necessary one in today’s tactical landscape.Scrums are man-on-man warfare - This episode shows you why that still matters!

The Springboks didn’t just win against Italy—they silenced them completely. Holding a Six Nations team scoreless, even while playing nearly half the match with 14 men, sends a chilling message.In this instant reaction episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod, MW Welman and Harry Jones break down the chilling signs of a Springbok side that’s evolving from strong to truly ominous under Rassie Erasmus’s masterful guidance.From the tactical brilliance of the floating lineout to Edwill van der Merwe’s ghostlike positioning, from Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s precise kicking to Jan Hendrik Wessels’ raw impact, every move revealed a team quietly sharpening its edge.MW shares exclusive insight from his conversation with Italy’s Sebastian Negri, while Harry unpacks how the Boks smothered every attack and maintained relentless control — even shorthanded.This is no accident. It’s a brutal warning. The Springboks aren’t just back — they’re circling, patient and dangerous.

The Springboks beat Italy 42–24 in Pretoria — but the performance raised more questions than it answered. In this Instant Reaction episode of the Lekker Rugby Pod, MW Welman and Harry Jones go beyond the scoreline to unpack the Springboks’ shaky second half and whether the famed Bomb Squad is still the weapon it once was.Despite starting strong and building a commanding lead, the Boks lost control of the game in key moments. Italy ran in three tries and exposed clear issues around breakdown efficiency, defensive structure, and momentum management. Harry questions the effectiveness of the all-at-once substitutions, noting how the Bomb Squad may have disrupted rhythm instead of reinforcing it. He also raises concerns about the form of senior players like Bongi Mbonambi, and whether South Africa’s strategy has become too predictable.MW offers perspective from inside Loftus, acknowledging the electric first half but pointing to structural cracks that allowed Italy back into the game. They both agree the win was convincing on paper — but far from clinical.This episode is for fans who want to understand not just what happened, but why it matters. Smart rugby talk, sharp analysis, and honest questions — all from the Lekker Rugby Pod. Only on Megafoon Rugby!