The Coach G Show

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.