The Lessons From The Game Podcast
Gurthro Steenkamp
Simplicity Done Brilliantly: Rugby’s Secret to Consistent Greatness
Episode Notes
On this Lessons from the Game short-form episode, Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna unpack why simplicity done brilliantly leads to greatness — a principle echoed by legends like Gary Gold, Victor Matfield, and Richie Gray.
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From the Lions tour to Super Rugby dominance with the Bulls, they share stories, strategies, and coaching lessons you can use to level up your rugby performance, whether you’re a player, coach, or leader.
🔥 Topics covered:
How simple game plans win big games
Lessons from the Lions, Bulls, and Wallabies
Avoiding overcomplication in training
The mindset behind doing the boring stuff well
Chapters
00:00 Simplicity as a Path to Greatness
02:56 The Importance of Team Cohesion
06:03 Lessons from the Lions Series
08:43 The Dangers of Overcomplication
11:40 Mastering the Basics
14:44 The Role of Enjoyment in Training
17:48 Simplifying Skill Acquisition
20:40 Building a Strong Foundation
23:34 The Power of Consistency
26:20 Chasing Greatness with Simplicity
29:12 Community and Continuous Learning
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