Episode 87: Matt Cockbain on Test Debuts, Selection Pressure & Coaching the Head

In Episode 87 of Scoreboard, Chris Titley chats with former Wallaby Matt Cockbain about the lessons from his playing days—and how they inform his coaching today.Matt talks about earning his first Queensland and Wallabies caps, the challenges of wet-weather European tours, and why team fit matters just as much as talent. He reflects on his time under coaches like Rod Macqueen and Eddie Jones, and how those environments shaped his understanding of leadership.Now a coach himself, Matt unpacks what it means to “coach the head”—teaching players how to think, respond, and contribute beyond just skill execution.📌 Subscribe for more stories from every corner of the game.Follow us at:w: www.scoreboardpodcast.cominsta: @scoreboardpody: https://www.youtube.com/@Scoreboardpodcastp: Partnership opportunities – [email protected]#ScoreboardPodcast #Wallabies #rugby #coaching #leadership #highperformance #sport #teamculture