EPISODE · Jul 11, 2025 · 16 MIN
The Truth About Rugby Nutrition: Why Sleep, Carbs & Collaboration Win Games ⎮ Key Lesson - Zeenat Simjee
from The Coach G Show · host Gurthro Steenkamp
Zeenat Simjee, the first full-time dietitian for the Springboks, shares key insights on how sleep, recovery, nutrition, and collaboration are essential to elite rugby performance. This short-form episode is packed with lessons for aspiring rugby players and coaches—from understanding the “22 hours outside” training to changing how we view carbs and body composition.Whether you’re trying to fuel your body better, coach smarter, or understand the science behind the Springboks’ success, this episode will shift your mindset.Follow for more lessons from the game.🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more rugby insights from top players & coaches!📲 Follow us for more rugby content:📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://thescrumdominatormindset.mykajabi.com/offers/JNLUYzpiFollow 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#rugby #nutrition #springboks #highperformance #sportscience #coaching #sleep #carbs #recovery #rugbycoach
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Zeenat Simjee, the first full-time dietitian for the Springboks, shares key insights on how sleep, recovery, nutrition, and collaboration are essential to elite rugby performance. This short-form episode is packed with lessons for aspiring rugby players and coaches—from understanding the “22 hours outside” training to changing how we view carbs and body composition.Whether you’re trying to fuel your body better, coach smarter, or understand the science behind the Springboks’ success, this episode will shift your mindset.Follow for more lessons from the game.🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more rugby insights from top players & coaches!📲 Follow us for more rugby content:📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://thescrumdominatormindset.mykajabi.com/offers/JNLUYzpiFollow 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#rugby #nutrition #springboks #highperformance #sportscience #coaching #sleep #carbs #recovery #rugbycoach
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