Episode 120: Inside the Springbok Strategy to Survive Five Crucial Tests — In a Row! | With Jon Cardinelli

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Five tests in five weeks — it’s the toughest stretch any Springbok side has faced in years. In this episode of The Lekker Rugby Pod, MW Welman and Harry Jones are joined by veteran journalist Jon Cardinelli to unpack Rassie Erasmus’s survival strategy for November.From managing player loads to rotating veterans and rising stars, Jon explains how Rassie plans to balance experience with youth — and why the upcoming clashes against France and Ireland could define South African rugby’s next World Cup cycle.This isn’t just about who plays — it’s about how long they can last.Expect deep analysis, tactical insight, and sharp debate as the team breaks down the real plan behind Rassie’s November blueprint.

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Five tests in five weeks — it’s the toughest stretch any Springbok side has faced in years. In this episode of The Lekker Rugby Pod, MW Welman and Harry Jones are joined by veteran journalist Jon Cardinelli to unpack Rassie Erasmus’s survival strategy for November.From managing player loads to rotating veterans and rising stars, Jon explains how Rassie plans to balance experience with youth — and why the upcoming clashes against France and Ireland could define South African rugby’s next World Cup cycle.This isn’t just about who plays — it’s about how long they can last.Expect deep analysis, tactical insight, and sharp debate as the team breaks down the real plan behind Rassie’s November blueprint.

2025-10-24 67 min
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