Rassie+ The Shape of the Game Ep. 2: Managing the Contest & The Power of Choice
About this episode
Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff discuss the power of choice in rugby and the importance of managing the contest.
In Episode 2 of A Rassie+ Special on the Shape of the Game, Rassie Erasmus and his coaching staff discuss the power of choice in rugby — and why managing the contest is at the heart of the sport.From scrums, mauls and breakdowns to kicking battles and selection strategy, this episode explores how rugby stays rugby when teams are free to play different styles — while still being governed by fairness, safety and contest.
People in this episode
Host: Rassie Erasmus
Topics covered
- rugby
- coaching
- game management
- strategy
- contest
- style of play
Keywords
- rugby
- coaching
- game management
- scrums
- mauls
- breakdowns
- kicking battles
- selection strategy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Smash Sports
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