
Preseason Mindset: The Secret to Breaking Into the Team
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Preseason: the most underrated weapon in a rugby player’s career.
In this episode, Gurthro Steenkamp and Ben Pegna dive into why the way you train in preseason can define your entire year. They talk about building your mental and physical engine, being intentional with every session, and learning from the best—like the Springboks and Toulouse.
💡 If you want to dominate this season, start here.
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