What does success really mean when the rugby career ends?

In this episode of The Coach G Show, Schalk Brits shares a brutally honest look at life after rugby, the challenge of transition, the standards inside Saracens and the Springboks, and why purpose has to be bigger than trophies.

This conversation is packed with lessons for players, coaches, parents, and high-performance people.

• Why joy should be the foundation of sport

• How coaches can either free a player or box them in

• The real reason Rassie Erasmus brought him back

• What made the 2019 Springboks so powerful

• Why winning alone can destroy culture

• The emotional reality of retirement from elite sport

• How young players should think about money, mentors, and life after rugby

Chapters:
00:00 Life after rugby, family and why sport must be enjoyed01:11 Intro to Schalk Brits03:16 Transitioning from rugby into business05:38 Family, fatherhood and winning in life08:14 Playing style, freedom and coaching16:20 The Rassie Erasmus call-up story25:20 Saracens culture and the Springbok environment34:12 Why winning can damage culture44:41 Why Schalk was brought back49:32 The hard truth about retirement57:03 Mentors, balance and family1:04:57 Advice for the next generation1:08:24 Financial planning and investing in your future self

This is a deep conversation on identity, resilience, leadership, family, and building a life beyond the game.

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Why does France vs England feel bigger than rugby?

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In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, Coach G is joined by Damien Dussault to unpack the emotion, history, culture, and pressure behind Le Crunch.

This is not just a match preview. It is a conversation about rivalry, national identity, public pressure, and why this fixture still hits differently in French rugby.

Inside this episode:

• Why the term Le Crunch matters

• The deeper history behind France vs England

• Why French fans take this fixture so personally

• France’s reaction after the Scotland defeat

• What the French media meant by “Le Clac”

• Fabien Galthié’s unusual ballet move before the game

• Henry Pollock, pressure, and the edge of modern rivalry

Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Why Le Crunch is different01:02 Damien Dussault joins the show02:04 Why France vs England feels personal05:08 Why French fans treat this match differently07:13 France’s loss to Scotland and lessons from it09:00 “Le Clac” — the French media reaction13:32 Why Galthié took the team to the ballet17:53 Henry Pollock and the mind games21:43 France’s special-edition jersey23:48 French rugby news and players to watch27:09 Final thoughts + Coach G Level Up

A sharp rugby conversation for fans, players, coaches, and anyone who loves the psychology behind big games.

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CJ Stander went from farm life in South Africa to the Bulls, Munster, Ireland and one of the toughest retirement decisions in rugby.

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In this conversation with Coach G, he opens up on work ethic, leadership, identity, family, and what it takes to build a second life after professional sport.

• The farm mindset that shaped him

• How he realised pro rugby was possible

• Why he left South Africa for Munster

• The decision to represent Ireland

• How he earned trust and became a leader

• Why he retired at 31

• What life after rugby really looks like

Chapters:

00:00 Farm mindset, setbacks and showing up

01:33 Welcome to the episode

07:09 Growing up on the farm in George

12:38 When CJ realised pro rugby was possible

24:29 Why he left the Bulls for Munster

31:18 How Ireland became a real option

37:54 His Ireland debut vs Wales

40:40 Leadership, trust and earning respect

48:30 Why he retired at 31

55:05 Life after rugby: business, property and farming

01:06:45 Feeling out of depth after rugby

01:12:08 Final lessons and wrap-up

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What actually makes a great defensive team in rugby?

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In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, Omar Mouneimne breaks down the core fundamentals of defense and why so many coaches get it wrong by focusing on systems before physicality.

This episode is packed with practical insight for coaches, players, and anyone who wants to understand how great defenses are built.

You’ll learn:

• Why you must choose a clear defensive identity

• The difference between soft drift, press and check, blitz, and sonic blitz

• Why physicality is the base of every strong defense

• How conditioning shapes your ability to defend for 80 minutes

• Why technical detail comes before tactical adjustments

• Why many blitz systems fail in matches

• How to manage fatigue and stay connected defensively

00:00 Why most coaches get defense wrong00:29 Choose your defensive style first02:09 Why physicality is the real base04:42 Technical before tactical05:48 Coach G reacts to the physicality point07:37 Soft drift vs press vs blitz vs sonic blitz09:59 Why teams chase fake space11:32 What to do when fatigue hits

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Eddie Jones doesn’t sugarcoat coaching.

In this episode of The Coach G Show, Eddie Jones breaks down what it really takes to coach under pressure, handle player power, and build winning culture in modern rugby—drawing on 2007 Springboks memories, Japan’s 2015 upset, and decades at the top level.

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You’ll learn:

• The ABC rule every coach should live by

• How to balance long-term vision with short-term results

• Why “players aren’t your friends” (and what they actually need)

• How to handle bad habits and “false professionalism”

• Why identity matters more than ever for the new generation

• How to run meetings that players actually remember

• What Japan did to beat the Springboks in 2015

• How elite coaches reset after heartbreak

Chapters

00:00 Coaching pressure: survive + win short-term

01:41 Intro: Eddie Jones joins Coach G

02:42 2007 Springboks World Cup: what really mattered

06:20 ABC coaching: confirm learning

07:45 How rugby changed: power game + ball-in-play reality

11:20 France, Dupont, Ramos + the evolving attack game

14:04 “Know your DNA”: prioritising what wins

18:48 Building teams under public pressure

23:07 Player power: Saracens story + setting parameters

26:15 Why players aren’t your friends (and what to be instead)

29:57 Fixing bad habits: isolate the ringleader

33:14 New generation culture: identity first

37:15 Getting players to talk (without fear of “dislikes”)

40:36 Better meetings: hooks, 3 points, check understanding

42:32 Japan vs Springboks 2015: the preparation & belief

48:28 Coping with finals and big disappointments

51:30 Championship hangover: leadership and complacency

53:44 Coach performance habits: routine + growth plan

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Top 14 isn’t just “more games” — it’s a system. In this episode, Coach G sits down with Damien Dussault to break down what’s actually happening in French rugby right now: squad rules, salary cap strategy, academy production, and why coaching in France can be mentally brutal.

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You’ll learn:

• Why 19 France players get “protected” on bye weeks

• How clubs use Espoirs to survive the Top 14 grind

• The salary cap incentives (and the coming changes)

• How academy rankings drive funding + development

• Why tighthead depth is a real issue for France

• What Pierre Mignoni’s break tells us about coaching pressure

• The key games to watch this weekend in the table

Chapters:
00:00 Intro + Top 14 weekend preview01:24 The “19 protected players” rule (Six Nations bye week)02:29 Why France produces so many young talents04:56 How Top 14 squads are built (pro/Espoir/convention)12:48 Salary cap credits + academy ranking explained18:14 France vs South Africa depth + development pathways20:06 France lock combos (Flament/Meafou vs Ollivon/Guillard)24:08 French scrum criticism + tighthead depth debate29:20 Pierre Mignoni steps back + coaching pressure40:56 Table overview + key matchups to watch44:46 Bayonne coaching change + staff cohesion reality49:16 USN sponsor shout + subscribe reminder

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From Paarl to Loftus to the Springboks — Canan Moodie shares the real story behind the rise.

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Recorded at Loftus Versfeld, this conversation goes beyond highlights. Canan opens up about pressure, identity, preparation, and the people who kept him grounded while life accelerated fast.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How 2019 lit the World Cup dream… and 2023 made it real

• What facing the Haka at Twickenham felt like

• The Springbok call-up that changed everything

• Growing up around drugs and gangsterism — and choosing a different path

• The role his brother and coaches played in his discipline

• His approach to criticism (and why he avoids it entirely)

• The mindset shift after being left behind before the World Cup

Chapters:
00:00 Facing the Haka + Twickenham nerves01:16 Welcome at Loftus + what this episode is about03:19 2019 to 2023: “that’s what dreams are made of”05:03 The Springbok call-up moment07:10 Test debut + Fran Steyn’s words09:33 Growing up in Amstelhof, Paarl11:55 Drugs, gangsterism, and choosing a different path14:17 The brother who kept him grounded16:51 The teacher who helped change his life22:54 What it means to play for the Bulls24:51 COVID year, earning the chance, taking it28:02 Centre vs All Blacks: prep, detail, confidence32:26 The foundation: giving kids a platform36:01 Learning habits from Sia, Jesse and the leaders40:17 His pre-match routine (massage, haircut, chicken alfredo)43:42 The setback before the World Cup + the comeback47:45 Pressure management: ignore noise, stay prepared49:15 Bulls stories and culture passed down

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Springbok Women legend Babalwa Latsha sits down with Coach G after the Rugby World Cup to share the mindset behind the Springbok Women’s breakthrough.

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Inside the episode:

• Mental fortitude: how to block out noise and perform under pressure
• Identity & self-worth: separating who you are from what you do
• Becoming a student of the game (simple habits that compound)
• Front row culture: scrum pride, set-piece dominance, doing it the right way
• Handling social media bullying + staying true to your values

00:00 Intro01:10 World Cup + what’s next09:01 Student of the game13:22 Handling pressure + noise15:51 Self-worth & identity24:22 Breakthrough moment32:01 Innovation + trust38:20 Scrum identity + set-piece47:02 Coming home1:00:58 Social media bullying & resilience1:09:49 Outro

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France vs Ireland: a big win — but what are people actually saying in France?

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Coach G sits down with Damien Dussault to translate the French rugby conversation into English: the Jalibert–Dupont–Ramos combo, France’s offload/unstructured identity, standout performers (Guillard, Nouchi, Serin), and the real pressure behind the scenes: Top 14 load + player recovery during the doublon. Plus… the ultimate debate: French meat vs South African meat.

Former Springbok tighthead and 2007 Rugby World Cup winner BJ Botha joins Coach G for a raw, honest conversation about scrummaging, resilience, and what separates great front rowers from the rest.

BJ breaks down how pressure training builds confidence, why “dark arts” exist in modern scrums, and the real reason the Springbok scrum stays dominant (hint: combinations and culture). We also go beyond rugby — injury setbacks, moving abroad (Ulster/Munster), fatherhood, and the mindset needed to keep showing up.