EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 57 MIN
Leading Through Adversity: Springbok Captain Corné Krige on Leadership & Resilience
from The Coach G Show · host Gurthro Steenkamp
Former Springbok captain Corné Krige joins Lessons from the Game to share powerful lessons on leadership and resilience from his rugby career and beyond.We discuss captaining South Africa during one of its toughest periods, the influence of Nelson Mandela, the pressures of schoolboy rugby, and how to transition successfully into life after sport.If you’re interested in leadership, mental toughness, and real-life lessons from the game, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Leadership in Transition: Captaining South Africa02:59 The Importance of Discipline in Rugby and Life05:56 Navigating Pressure: The Role of Schoolboy Rugby08:58 Aggression and Identity: Finding Strength in Adversity12:02 The Journey to Professional Rugby: Choices and Challenges15:00 The Impact of Boarding School on Character Development18:01 The Evolution of South African Rugby: Tradition and Change20:52 The Role of Humility in Leadership24:14 Reflections on Tough Moments and Personal Growth27:05 Transitioning from Rugby to Business: Lessons Learned30:13 Maintaining Identity Beyond the Game32:59 The Future of Rugby: Insights on Modern Challenges36:03 Final Thoughts: Legacy and Contribution to Rugby📲 Follow us for more rugby content:📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec📩 Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampFollow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna
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Former Springbok captain Corné Krige joins Lessons from the Game to share powerful lessons on leadership and resilience from his rugby career and beyond.We discuss captaining South Africa during one of its toughest periods, the influence of Nelson Mandela, the pressures of schoolboy rugby, and how to transition successfully into life after sport.If you’re interested in leadership, mental toughness, and real-life lessons from the game, this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Leadership in Transition: Captaining South Africa02:59 The Importance of Discipline in Rugby and Life05:56 Navigating Pressure: The Role of Schoolboy Rugby08:58 Aggression and Identity: Finding Strength in Adversity12:02 The Journey to Professional Rugby: Choices and Challenges15:00 The Impact of Boarding School on Character Development18:01 The Evolution of South African Rugby: Tradition and Change20:52 The Role of Humility in Leadership24:14 Reflections on Tough Moments and Personal Growth27:05 Transitioning from Rugby to Business: Lessons Learned30:13 Maintaining Identity Beyond the Game32:59 The Future of Rugby: Insights on Modern Challenges36:03 Final Thoughts: Legacy and Contribution to Rugby📲 Follow us for more rugby content:📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec📩 Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaecFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcastFollow Coach G on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkampFollow Ben on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna
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