The Coach G Show

Why do elite coaches get fired — even when they’re highly respected and successful?

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In this episode, Coach G breaks down the deeper reasons behind coaching dismissals, using the Scott Robertson case as a starting point — not for drama, but for understanding.
This is a conversation about:
Culture vs results

Alignment between staff, players, and leadership

Unrealistic standards and KPIs

What happens when a coach loses the locker room

Why some dynasties last — and others collapse

This episode isn’t about one coach.
It’s about high-performance environments, leadership under pressure, and the mistakes that quietly destroy teams from the inside.
Whether you’re a coach, player, leader, or operator in any high-performance field, the lessons here apply far beyond rugby.

00:00 Introduction to Scott Robinson's Firing
01:44 Understanding Performance Standards
03:56 Defining Success for the All Blacks
05:51 The Concept of Losing the Locker Room
09:40 Cultural Dynamics in Rugby Teams
11:39 Addressing Deeper Issues in New Zealand Rugby
14:15 The Pressure of Coaching at the Highest Level
17:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Coach G Show, Coach G speaks with Sean Erasmus, 1st Team Rugby Coach at Paarl Boys High, about the deeper foundations behind elite schoolboy rugby in South Africa.

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Built on the motto Faith. Family. Team., this conversation explores culture, pressure, belief, leadership, and what it truly takes to develop young men — not just rugby players — in today’s pro-level school rugby environment.
A powerful episode for players, parents, coaches, and anyone passionate about performance, values, and long-term development through sport.

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Why does France dominate European rugby?

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In this short-form episode, Coach G breaks down the brutal reality of the Top 14, the value French clubs place on the Champions Cup, and why squad depth and academy systems give France a massive edge over the rest of Europe.
From Bordeaux’s explosive performance to the sacrifices clubs are willing to make domestically, this episode explains what it really takes to win in Europe — from the inside.

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Elite coaching is not glamorous — it’s pressure, standards, trust, and the ability to lead humans, not just rugby players.

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Coach G sits down with Neal Hatley (England, Australia, Japan) for a deep conversation on what it takes to survive and thrive as a professional coach. Neal breaks down how top coaches build trust, manage information overload, keep standards high, and why alignment inside a staff can make or break a team — with powerful insights from working alongside Eddie Jones across multiple international environments.

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Owen Franks reflects on missing selection for the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the emotional impact it had after a long All Blacks career.

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In this short episode, Owen shares why the disappointment hit differently, how he coped by immediately moving on, and why — in hindsight — allowing himself to grieve may have been the healthier choice.

An honest conversation about identity, resilience, and the unseen side of elite rugby.

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