In this episode of OTW Rugby Africa we have Springbok women's coach Swys De Bruin outline his vision and blueprint for success for the national team. The SA women's team are ranked 12th in the world, and De Bruin is realistic about their ambitions as he would love to get into the quarters at the upcoming Women's World Cup. If that was achieved Swys says that would make up for all his Super Rugby heartache that came after three final losses with the Lions. De Bruin, who was one of Rassie Erasmus's assistants, gives insight into how the Boks believe they can beat their most respected rivals the All Blacks anywhere, and how people "don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team."     

Host: Zayn Nabbi

Guest: Swys De Bruin (Springbok Women's Coach)

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Show Notes 

00:00 - Intro 

01:45 - Life away from rugby 

04:45 - Back in the hot seat and arguably his biggest test yet 

07:45 - Adapting his coaching style to the team 

12:30 - Changing mindsets around women's rugby 

16:45 - Siya Kolisi is a huge supporter of women's rugby 

20:30 - The women's team love contact and game plan rooted in Bok DNA 

26:00 - If SA women can make a World Cup quarterfinal, that will make up for Super Rugby final losses 

28:30 - Rassie Erasmus is a massive nation builder 

31:30 - Previous Bok teams gave the All Blacks "too much respect" 

34:00 - Swys: "People don't appreciate the brilliant skill level in this team"     

Duration: 38:15

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