The Lekker Rugby Pod!

Episode 107 of The Lekker Rugby Pod brings you Harry’s trademark preview — this time straight from Auckland, where the Springboks and All Blacks meet at Eden Park in a clash dripping with history, hype, and pressure. The Boks haven’t beaten the All Blacks at this ground since 1937, yet they arrive having won the last four encounters. Add to that both teams are slightly out of form — South Africa lost to Australia and New Zealand fell to Argentina in Round 1 of the Rugby Championship — and the stakes feel higher than ever.Harry captures the electric atmosphere on the ground, with Auckland buzzing days before kickoff, Bok jerseys flooding the streets, and the sense that something historic might be about to happen. Together with MW, he breaks down the key battles and tactical edges: can South Africa’s power game unsettle the Kiwi pack, will the All Blacks’ backline find spark under pressure, and what role could Wayne Smith’s coaching influence play? With Siya Kolisi’s fitness in question and whispers of potential late selection changes, every decision could tip the balance.This isn’t just another Test — it’s a collision of history, form, and psychology. Can the Boks finally end 87 years of Eden Park heartbreak, or will the All Blacks’ fortress hold once again?