Leading Through Adversity: Springbok Captain Corné Krige on Leadership & Resilience

Former Springbok captain Corné Krige joins Lessons from the Game to share powerful lessons on leadership and resilience from his rugby career and beyond. We discuss captaining South Africa during one of its toughest periods, the influence of Nelson Mandela, the pressures of schoolboy rugby, and how to transition successfully into life after sport. If you’re interested in leadership, mental toughness, and real-life lessons from the game, this episode is for you. Chapters 00:00 Leadership in Transition: Captaining South Africa 02:59 The Importance of Discipline in Rugby and Life 05:56 Navigating Pressure: The Role of Schoolboy Rugby 08:58 Aggression and Identity: Finding Strength in Adversity 12:02 The Journey to Professional Rugby: Choices and Challenges 15:00 The Impact of Boarding School on Character Development 18:01 The Evolution of South African Rugby: Tradition and Change 20:52 The Role of Humility in Leadership 24:14 Reflections on Tough Moments and Personal Growth 27:05 Transitioning from Rugby to Business: Lessons Learned 30:13 Maintaining Identity Beyond the Game 32:59 The Future of Rugby: Insights on Modern Challenges 36:03 Final Thoughts: Legacy and Contribution to Rugby 📲 Follow us for more rugby content: 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec 📩 Join Coach Ben’s Free Community - https://www.skool.com/bens-group-3618/about?ref=2aa34cec096e4503a6e179cc75caaaec Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/lessonsfromthegamepodcast Follow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp Follow Ben on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/benpegna