Brian Liebenberg: The One Skill Modern Rugby Forgot

In this episode, Coach G (Gurthro Steenkamp) sits down with Brian Liebenberg, former French international and creator of the Catch & Think cognitive training method, to explore the one skill modern rugby has forgotten — attention.

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Brian breaks down how attention, vision and cognitive load shape decision-making, why players struggle to process information under pressure, and how coaches can simplify learning and improve performance.

He also shares stories from the golden era of Stade Français, his transition after injury, rebuilding purpose, and taking cognitive methods into the corporate world.

A must-listen for players, coaches, parents, and leaders who want to think faster, play smarter, and perform at a higher level.

00:00 – Goldfish Attention Span & Brain Training
00:51 – Introducing Brian Liebenberg & Catch and Think
03:09 – Did South Africa “Steal” the 2023 World Cup?
05:31 – Why Everyone Loves to Hate the Springboks
07:54 – Inside the Golden Era at Stade Français
12:22 – Culture, Characters & Max Guazzini’s Influence
19:20 – Career-Ending Injury & The Reality of Pro Rugby
23:53 – The Difficult Transition After Rugby
28:38 – The Birth of Catch and Think
35:33 – How Catch and Think Trains the Brain
56:38 – Cognitive Training in the Corporate World
01:03:52 – Productivity vs Busyness: Lessons From Rugby
01:06:15 – Leadership, Communication & High-Performance Teams
01:10:56 – Turning an Idea Into a Business After Rugby

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