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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. 📩 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 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 Follow for more rugby, mindset, and performance episodes. 📲 Follow us for more rugby content: 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