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The Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Scrums, Stats, and Strategy: How Rassie Outplayed Galthié!In this episode of Loose Pass, MW Welman and Huw Griffin dissect South Africa’s stunning comeback against France, a match where the stats were nearly identical. On paper, scrums, possession, and territory barely separated the teams, but the Springboks’ win revealed the real difference: Rassie Erasmus’ chess-like strategy.Huw breaks down how subtle tactical decisions, from the timing of substitutions to scrummaging adjustments and trust in key players like Manie Libbok and Malcolm Marx, turned the tide. France’s penalty-focused scrum plan could not anticipate these moves, proving that sometimes rugby is not about the numbers but about thinking...
2025-11-1446 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Pollock vs Sacha: Where’s The Line Between Confidence and Arrogance in Modern Rugby?When does confidence cross the line into arrogance, and who gets to decide?In this week’s episode of The Loose Pass Rugby Podcast, Huw Griffin and MW Welman explore one of modern rugby’s most fascinating culture clashes: the fine line between swagger and "windgatgeid".Two young players highlight this divide. Henry Pollock, England’s breakout star, wears his confidence boldly, brash, expressive, and impossible to ignore. He celebrates big moments with energy that draws both cheers and side-eyes. In contrast, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, the Springboks’ composed playmaker, exudes quiet control and poise, which some South African fans have mistaken...
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The Lekker Rugby Pod!Episode 124: Inside France’s Playbook: How They Plan to Crush the Springboks!Two years of waiting. Two years of plotting. France are ready, and the Springboks are finally in their sights.In Episode 124 of The Lekker Rugby Pod, Harry Jones, MW Welman and special guest Huw Griffin go inside France’s hidden playbook, revealing exactly how Fabien Galthié and his team plan to crush South Africa. Huw brings remarkable, unrivalled insight and stats that give South African fans a deeper understanding of the game, insights and expertise you won’t find on any other podcast or channel.The discussion covers lineup changes, the psychology behind secrecy, scrum battles, maul dynamics, and the t...
2025-11-0749 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Is Jake White the answer to the Sharks’ problems? And Huw learns what SKELM means!The Jake White to the Sharks rumour? Let’s be clear — it lives entirely inside MW’s head. But that doesn’t stop him from trying to convince Huw Griffin that Jake is plotting a secret return to Durban to rescue the Sharks. Huw’s scepticism lasts about ten seconds before he bursts out laughing.Somewhere between that and a language lesson gone wrong, Huw learns the Afrikaans word “SKELM” — just in time for a heated chat about Jan Hendrik Wessels’ reduced ban. MW calls it a proper Skelm move; Huw’s just trying to pronounce it correctly.From there, the pair dive...
2025-10-3151 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Why Are French Referees Taking a Hard Line on Scrums? | Can David Kriel Get a Springbok Chance?Join Huw Griffin and MW Welman on the Loose Pass Rugby Podcast as they dive deep into everything rugby this week. Huw can’t hide his love for the retro 2012-2013 France jersey, while MW teases him for being a “draadsitter” on France's upcoming game against the Springboks. From the Bulls’ challenging start to the season under Ackermann to transfers and injury crises at the Scarlets, Lions, and more, nothing escapes their attention.This week, the spotlight is on French referees now strictly enforcing scrum rules. MW and Huw break down what this means for upcoming tests, how teams will nee...
2025-10-1633 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!How Siya Kolisi Surprised Me! – Huw Griffin at TwickenhamSome rugby moments stay with you forever, and this was one of them.Huw Griffin never expected to be so close to history. Representing Megafoon Rugby alongside Harry Jones from the Lekker Rugby Pod, he stepped into the roar of Twickenham — a sea of green and gold Springbok supporters, cameras flashing, and the electricity of a crowd fully alive. But nothing prepared him for the moment he met Siya Kolisi. The Springbok captain’s warmth, humility, and presence left Huw completely awestruck — a moment he and viewers will never forget.In this episode, Huw shares the fu...
2025-10-1056 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Sacha or Manie: We debate who's the better Springbok flyhalf! | PLUS: Women's World Cup and More!The flyhalf debate is back in the spotlight after Sacha's brilliant performance, and we debate the question is whether Manie Libbok edges out Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu. Many believe Sacha represents the future of South African rugby, but there’s a strong case that Manie’s vision, control and proven consistency continue to make him the more complete option right now. In this episode of The Loose Pass Rugby Podcast, we unpack the comparison in full, weighing the promise of a rising star against the steady influence of an experienced playmaker, and exploring what the Springboks need most from their number ten...
2025-10-0334 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Springboks Facing a Banana Peel in Durban? | Faf Rumours & Rugby’s Biggest Stories!The Springboks head to Kings Park in Durban for a crucial clash with Argentina, but this one could be a banana peel. Huw and MW break down whether South Africa can maintain their momentum, how the Pumas’ fast, skillful style could cause problems, and what this match means for the Rugby Championship standings.The drama doesn’t stop there. Rumours swirl around Faf de Klerk potentially moving to Toulon — is it the right time for the scrumhalf to make the leap? Huw dives into the Pacific Nations Cup, celebrating Fiji’s triumph, Samoa’s fight for World Cup qualification, and Japan’...
2025-10-0347 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!We Don't FEAR The Ferns! - Previewing Quarter Final With Women's Springbok Eloise Webb!Huw stands in for MW to interview the women's Springboks player Eloise Webb ahead of their huge quarter final against the New Zealand Black Ferns! She speaks all about the Springboks Women's journey to become one of the world's top sides and shares her own story in rugby from getting into the game in her late teens to facing the Haka for the first time!
2025-09-1327 minThe Loose Pass Rugby Podcast!Springboks stumble as Women chase history! | Your Weekly Global Rugby Fix!This week on The Loose Pass Rugby Podcast we put South Africa front and centre, with the Springbok Women chasing history in the upcoming World Cup quarterfinal. The Springbok men stumbled unexpectedly poorly at Eden Park, raising questions about preparation and execution, while our Hospital Pass segment dives into the toughest talking points of the week, including referee decisions and the controversies that had fans buzzing. We also cover the start of the Top 14 season and global rugby developments from Canada to France, all through the lens of what it means for South African rugby fans!
2025-09-1349 minThe Lekker Rugby Pod!Episode 48: What you REALLY need to know about the 6 NATIONS!In a very special Episode 48, Harry Jones and MW Welman welcome Huw Griffin from HG Rugby to explore the significance of the 6 Nations and why South Africans should pay more attention to it! Each team is dissected in detail by these rugby masterminds, and they make a few surprising predictions!
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