Scott Spedding: From SA Outcast to France International

Scott Spedding walked away from South Africa at 22 with almost nothing — because his own attitude had closed nearly every door behind him. 📩 Join Coach G’s Scrum Dominator Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708What followed was one of rugby's most unexpected journeys: from scrapping in French junior rugby to earning 23 caps for the French national team.In this episode, Scott and Coach G go deep on the decisions, obsessions, sacrifices, and setbacks that defined a remarkable career — and what the transition out of rugby really looks like when no one has the answer.What you'll take from this episode:Why bad attitude at 19 nearly ended his career before it startedHow obsession — even when it went too far — drove him onto the French teamThe night Serge Blanco knocked on his door and changed everythingHow Joe Rokocoko kept him focused play by play through the most important game of his lifeThe criticism he faced for wearing the French jersey as a South AfricanWhy the rugby network is one of the most underused assets former players haveThe financial advice every professional player needs to hear before it's too late0:00 Intro1:47 Meet Scott Spedding2:10 Life in Southwest France4:31 Why He Left South Africa at 227:18 The Mentors Who Changed Everything9:59 What It Really Takes to Listen13:16 Arrogance, Mistakes & Hard Lessons14:57 The Toughest Years in French Rugby16:54 When Playing for France Became the Obsession20:26 What the Obsession Actually Looked Like25:30 On Balance vs Going All In26:40 Serge Blanco at the Door & the Plane Ticket Moment31:15 Facing Criticism as a Foreigner in the French Team37:46 Greatest Players He Shared a Changing Room With42:44 What Transformed French Rugby50:37 2023 World Cup Quarterfinal France vs South Africa51:48 Life After Rugby Property Meat Business & Safari Lodge59:05 The Real Value of a Rugby Network1:03:48 What He Would Do Differently1:09:45 Final Advice for Players & The Money ConversationA raw, honest, and genuinely inspiring conversation for players, coaches, and anyone chasing something that feels just out of reach.Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp🎧 Listen, follow, and share with someone who needs to hear this.