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Episode 221: Why The Bulls and Stormers Are Finally Going All In on the Champions Cup | Lekker Rugby Pod
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Oct 21, 20261:05:26
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Why have the Bulls and Stormers suddenly decided Europe is worth chasing with everything they’ve got?Harry Jones is heading to Bordeaux to embed with the Stormers for their Champions Cup clash. He and MW unpack what has shifted this season, what a deep European run could be worth to South African rugby, and where the Sharks fit into the picture. Then the conversation widens.In this episode:- Why the Bulls and Stormers are targeting the Champions Cup this season- How the Harry Index actually works, and why the Hurricanes are on itJohan Ackermann’s long bet on a faster Bulls side- The URC scoring explosion, and why Harry says long live the maul tryPlus, details on the free Megafoon meet and greet in Ballsbridge on 21 November, before the Springboks take on Ireland in Dublin.
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"Episode 221: Why The Bulls and Stormers Are Finally Going All In on the Champions Cup | Lekker Rugby Pod" is an episode of The Lekker Rugby Pod!. Runtime 1 hr 5 min. Published October 21, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
