In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) breaks down five powerful lessons the Springboks taught us in their performance against France — lessons that every player and coach can apply immediately.
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Drawing from firsthand conversations with players, coaches, and former teammates at Stade de France, we dive into the mindset, decision-making, and on-field behaviours that separated the Boks on the day.
Why emotion alone won’t win you Test matches
The Red Card Mindset and how elite teams stay calm with 14 men
What real team sacrifice looks like (inside Siya Kolisi’s 100th test)
How the Boks played to their strengths when it mattered most
The Next Job Mindset that keeps players in the fight after mistakes
This episode was recorded live during a session inside my Coach G Level Up community — where players and coaches join weekly to learn, grow, and sharpen their rugby IQ.
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00:00 Introduction and Community Engagement
01:31 Key Lessons from the Springbok Game
03:44 The Role of Emotion in Performance
06:06 Understanding the Red Card Mindset
08:53 Team Sacrifice and Individual Roles
11:45 Playing to Your Strengths
15:32 Staying in the Fight
18:47 Q&A and Community Interaction
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