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The London meeting came and went. The status quo held. No sweeping law changes. No dramatic reset of the global game. But that does not mean nothing is happening. Because if you look closely at what Rassie Erasmus has been building, you could argue the real moves are being made elsewhere. The Springbok alignment camp, the quiet cooperation with France, and Rassie’s confirmation through 2031 suggest something more deliberate than short-term squad management. This feels like long-cycle thinking. Prototype players. Succession planning. Optionality. Are the Boks preparing for a faster, more phase-heavy game even if the laws have not yet shifted? Are they constructing a squad that can win whether scrums are emphasised or quietly diluted over time? And if the shape of the game does change, will South Africa resist it, or simply outmanoeuvre it? We also reflect on the tension around SANZAAR, the politics behind global alignment, and the strange obsession with “fan experience” that often ignores where rugby’s real drama actually lives. Because the game’s greatest tension has never been about speed alone. It has always been about jeopardy. Episode 152 of the Lekker Rugby Pod. Just MW Welman and Harry Jones thinking the game through properly. Welcome to Megafoon Rugby, a digital-first rugby platform built for how the game is followed now. Thoughtful analysis, big personalities, proper debate, and the moments that actually matter. YOU CAN ALSO READ THE ARTICLE ON OUR WEBSITE! The home of everything we do is MegafoonRugby.com, where you can watch, read, discover by Tags and People, and go deeper with members-only drops. Across Megafoon Rugby and Raakvat Rugby, our Afrikaans channel, we’re now over 35,000 subscribers strong, and growing into one of South Africa’s most trusted rugby communities. MW Welman anchors the conversation with clarity and curiosity. Harry Jones brings the storytelling and edge. Huw Griffin brings Northern Hemisphere insight. André Pretorius breaks down the technical side like no one else. Paul Avenant adds sharp perspective and energy. On our Afrikaans channel, CJ van der Linde and Arrie Hougaard bring expert analysis and proper local flavour. Go deeper here: https://www.megafoonrugby.com Join up for weekly episodes, big interviews, and rugby with a bit more brain! Is Rassie Already Three Moves Ahead Of World Rugby?