The Lessons From The Game Podcast
Gurthro Steenkamp
November 21, 20259 min
Rugby
Carbs Are King: The Real Nutrition Blueprint Every Rugby Player Needs
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Episode Notes
In this short-form episode, Springbok performance dietician Zeenat Simjee breaks down the truth about performance nutrition for rugby players. She explains why carbs are king, how to fuel during the week, the mistakes players make on intense training days, and why gut tolerance, timing, and recovery matter more than any pre-match meal.
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