March 4, 2025
All Black Secrets, Scrum Mastery & The Mindset of a Champion : Charlie Faumuina
The Coach G ShowAbout this episode
šļø Lessons from the Game ā Featuring Charlie Faumuina š In this episode, former All Black and Rugby World Cup winner Charlie Faumuina joins Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna for an in-depth conversation about the journey to rugby greatness. From representing New Zealand and Samoa to winning multiple Top 14 and European Cup titles , Charlie shares the mindset, skills, and lessons that shaped his career. š” Key Takeaways: The pressure of being an All Black ā how to handle expectations. The importance of mentorship and learning from elite coaches like Mike Cron . Why props need to help each other and the camaraderie of the front row . The transition from rugby to life after the game ā including property ventures. How to embrace pressure, stay ready for opportunities, and dominate the scrum . Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Legend 03:17 Lesson from the game 04:12 Journey To Becoming An All Black 05:51 Switching to Samoa: A New Chapter 08:20 Cultural Significance of Playing for Samoa 11:17 The Dream 15:22 The Pressure Of The Game 16:59 Experiences with the All Blacks 20:01 Transitioning to Toulouse 22:35 Super Rugby To Top 14 25:22 Advice for Aspiring Props 28:03 The Importance of Mentorship 30:30 Preparing for Game Day 33:38 The Culture of the All Blacks 34:31 The Pursuit of Excellence in Rugby 36:58 Managing Pressure and Expectations 38:48 Family, Perspective, and Balance 39:33 The Decision to Play Overseas 40:47 Dream Dinner Guests and Culinary Delights 43:02 Dream Front Row 44:20 The All Blacks' Winning Culture 46:23 Player-Led Leadership in Rugby 49:22 Overcoming Adversity in a Rugby Career 55:57 Lessons from Mike Cron and Scrum Mastery 59:37 Life After Rugby: Transitioning to New Ventures This episode is a must-listen for rugby players, coaches, and fans who want to level up their game, develop a winning mindset, and learn from one of the best . š Listen now and take your rugby IQ to the next level! š© Join Coach Gās Free Community - https://thescrumdominatormindset.mykajabi.com/offers/JNLUYzpi Follow us on ā ā Instagramā ā - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcast Follow Coach G onā ā Instagramā ā - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Follow Ben on ā ā Instagramā ā - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna #Rugby #Scrum #AllBlacks #CharlieFaumuina #RugbyPodcast #LessonsFromTheGame