5 Lessons the Springboks Taught Us Against France

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.📩  Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecDrawing 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 matchesThe Red Card Mindset and how elite teams stay calm with 14 menWhat real team sacrifice looks like (inside Siya Kolisi’s 100th test)How the Boks played to their strengths when it mattered mostThe Next Job Mindset that keeps players in the fight after mistakesThis 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.If you’d like to be part of those weekly breakdowns, you can find the link in the description or DM me the word “community” on Instagram.00:00 Introduction and Community Engagement01:31 Key Lessons from the Springbok Game03:44 The Role of Emotion in Performance06:06 Understanding the Red Card Mindset08:53 Team Sacrifice and Individual Roles11:45 Playing to Your Strengths15:32 Staying in the Fight18:47 Q&A and Community InteractionFollow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp