The Coach G Show

The scrum is one of the most contested elements in rugby — and right now, there are serious forces pushing to have it removed from the game entirely.

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In this solo episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp — former Springbok, World Cup winner, two-time European champion as a coach) goes deep on why the scrum matters, what's going wrong at every level, and what players, coaches, and parents need to do about it.
This is one of the most direct, honest conversations about the scrum you'll hear anywhere.
What you'll learn:
Why removing the scrum would damage rugby's identity and inclusivity
The clear difference between dark arts and cheat codes — and why it's a values issue
The four phases of the scrum and what each one demands from players
Practical steps parents can take to help their child become a better scrummager
What the Scrum Dominator Mindset really means — and how it applies beyond rugby
Why referees struggle to police scrums and what needs to change
The FAST method for accelerating learning in sport and life
00:00 – The Forces Trying to Remove the Scrum
00:45 – What Is the Scrum Dominator Mindset?
04:20 – Bullet Journaling, Reading & Building Player Habits
06:23 – USN Sponsor Message
06:49 – How the Scrum Actually Works (Explained Simply)
09:00 – The Scrum & Inclusivity: Where Do the Big Players Go?
11:20 – Dark Arts vs Cheat Codes: The Real Difference
15:55 – The Four Phases of the Scrum
18:20 – Player Safety, the Break Foot & Young Players Copying Cheat Codes
21:00 – Who Is Responsible for the Scrum?
24:00 – Practical Advice for Parents: How to Help Your Child
29:45 – Spine in Line, Hip Drive & Home Training Exercises
31:00 – Inside the Scrum Dominator Community (Resources & Courses)
34:26 – What's Coming to the Community
36:45 – The FAST Method: How to Learn & Level Up
38:30 – Closing Thoughts & Thank You

Coach G also shares his personal story — from a self-described chubby, friendless kid who found identity and belonging through the scrum, to one of the most respected forwards coaches in European rugby.
If you coach props, play in the front row, or want to help a young player improve — this episode is essential listening.
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Bordeaux host Toulouse in what could be the most loaded quarter-final in French rugby history. Coach G and agent Damien Dusseau go deep on the game, the politics, and the human stories behind the players.

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What you'll get from this episode:
Full breakdown of UBB vs Stade Toulouse — matchups, tactics, and what to watch
The coaching succession race: Hugo Mola or Yannick Bru for France after Galtier?
Cameron Woki's comeback — how leaving Bordeaux made him a complete player
Teddy Thomas at 32: why the most criticised player in France is now one of the best
The burnout crisis hitting Top 14 coaches — and why French rugby is brutal on managers
Why giving players freedom and joy is the secret weapon of both clubs
The importance of blank space, morning routines, and mental resets for coaches
Two friends with deep rugby knowledge, no filter, and genuine insight into what's happening in France right now.
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Chapters:
00:00 The clash of titans begins
01:11 Intro: Bordeaux vs Toulouse + coach burnout
03:40 Why this game is so big in France
05:44 Galthié succession talk: Ugo Mola vs Yannick Bru
09:37 Key matchups and players to watch
16:06 Freedom, expression, and team environment
18:00 Sponsor message: USN
18:29 Player growth: LBB, Woki, Teddy Thomas, Jelonch
27:49 The knockout path after this quarter-final
29:20 Coach burnout in Top 14 rugby
38:49 How coaches can protect their energy and mind
45:45 Damien Dussault + Scrum Dominator Mindset

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Springbok Women star Nadine Roos joins Coach G for a powerful conversation on the real state of women’s rugby in South Africa.

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This episode goes beyond World Cup headlines and social media moments. Nadine opens up about what has changed, what still needs to change, and the personal journey that shaped her into one of the most exciting players in the game.

Inside this episode:

The reality for Springbok Women after the World Cup
Why sponsorship and structure still matter
What South Africa needs to close the gap on the top nations
Why girls’ rugby in schools is such a big issue
How her grandmother helped shape her life
lessons on discipline, adversity, and belief
her message to the next generation of female athletes

Chapters:
00:00 Women’s rugby stigma in South Africa
01:46 Intro: Nadine Roos joins the show
03:34 What changed after the World Cup?
07:23 Recognition and role models
12:46 How South Africa reached the quarter-final
18:05 What South Africa still lacks
28:15 Why girls’ rugby in schools still struggles
35:13 Nadine’s upbringing and her grandmother
43:05 University, bursary, and first rugby income
49:04 Missing parents, gratitude, and support
56:24 Advice for young female athletes
1:00:21 Social media, discipline, and modern pressure
1:06:06 Final thanks

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Why do players train well during the week, then fail to transfer it on Saturday?

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In this episode, Gordon Pretorius joins The Coach G Show to unpack one of the biggest problems in rugby coaching: players getting overloaded with information and not learning well enough under pressure.
Gordon is a coach and university educator based in the Netherlands, and this conversation sits right at the intersection of rugby, learning, performance, and coach development.
You’ll hear:
Why great training does not always lead to great performance
How coaches overload players without realizing it
Why chaos and unpredictability matter in rugby training
How to improve meetings, learning, and retention
What working memory means in a rugby context
How players can better remember roles, calls, and key actions
Smart ways coaches can use AI to improve planning and feedback
This is a practical episode for rugby coaches, players, and anyone trying to build better performance through better learning.
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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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