The Biggest Game in France : Bordeaux vs Toulouse

About this episode

Coach G and agent Damien Dusseau discuss the significant quarter-final match between Bordeaux and Toulouse in French rugby, exploring various aspects of the game and its players.

Bordeaux host Toulouse in what could be the most loaded quarter-final in French rugby history. Coach G and agent Damien Dusseau go deep on the game, the politics, and the human stories behind the players. 📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708 What you'll get from this episode: Full breakdown of UBB vs Stade Toulouse — matchups, tactics, and what to watch The coaching succession race: Hugo Mola or Yannick Bru for France after Galtier? Cameron Woki's comeback — how leaving Bordeaux made him a complete player Teddy Thomas at 32: why the most criticised player in France is now one of the best The burnout crisis hitting Top 14 coaches — and why French rugby is brutal on managers Why giving players freedom and joy is the secret weapon of both clubs The importance of blank space, morning routines, and mental resets for coaches Two friends with deep rugby knowledge, no filter, and genuine insight into what's happening in France right now. 🎙️ Listen, follow, and share with anyone in rugby. Chapters: 00:00 The clash of titans begins 01:11 Intro: Bordeaux vs Toulouse + coach burnout 03:40 Why this game is so big in France 05:44 Galthié succession talk: Ugo…

People in this episode

Host: Gurthro Steenkamp

Guest: Damien Dusseau

Topics covered

• French rugby
• Bordeaux vs Toulouse
• coaching
• player development
• match analysis
• team dynamics

Keywords

• Bordeaux
• Toulouse
• French rugby
• coaching
• Cameron Woki
• Teddy Thomas
• quarter-final
• match analysis
• player development

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Mentioned in this episode

Places: Bordeaux, Toulouse, France

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