Basil Carzis: The Hidden Architect Behind the Bulls Dynasty (Standards, Belief & Work Ethic)

Basil Carzis rarely steps into the spotlight — but his work shaped some of the most dominant rugby teams in history. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec As the strength & conditioning architect behind the Bulls dynasty and the 2007 World Cup Springboks , Basil helped build a culture of belief, brutal standards, and relentless execution . In this episode, Basil and Gurthro Steenkamp go deep into: What truly creates mental toughness Why standards must be lived, not spoken How elite teams build belief through action Leadership, trust, and accountability under pressure The real comeback story behind Gurthro’s career revival 00:00 – The Journey Behind the Trophy 01:07 – Meet Basil Carzis: Standards, Belief & a Plan 02:49 – Life in Argentina & What Amateur Rugby Reminds You 04:25 – 2007 Final: The Moment Belief Took Over 07:24 – The Bulls Dynasty: Vision + Alignment + Standards 09:26 – “World-Class + 15%”: How Standards Were Set 13:34 – Train the Game: Why Everything Was Built Around Match Reality 15:54 – Trust & Competition: Why Players Emptied the Tank 23:52 – The George Camp Story: Breaking Physical & Mental Limits 32:41 – The 140kg Comeback: No Judgment, Only Execution 44:02 – Gym Culture: Standards That Pulled Everyone Up 54:26 – Why 2008 Collapsed After Winning It All 58:31 – How 2009–2010 Reignited the Machine 01:02:44 – Johan van Graan: The “Do Anything” Coach Blueprint This is not a hype conversation. This is a truthful, raw look at what it really takes to win .