Springbok Women star Nadine Roos joins Coach G for a powerful conversation on the real state of women’s rugby in South Africa.
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This episode goes beyond World Cup headlines and social media moments. Nadine opens up about what has changed, what still needs to change, and the personal journey that shaped her into one of the most exciting players in the game.
Inside this episode:
The reality for Springbok Women after the World Cup
Why sponsorship and structure still matter
What South Africa needs to close the gap on the top nations
Why girls’ rugby in schools is such a big issue
How her grandmother helped shape her life
lessons on discipline, adversity, and belief
her message to the next generation of female athletes
Chapters:
00:00 Women’s rugby stigma in South Africa
01:46 Intro: Nadine Roos joins the show
03:34 What changed after the World Cup?
07:23 Recognition and role models
12:46 How South Africa reached the quarter-final
18:05 What South Africa still lacks
28:15 Why girls’ rugby in schools still struggles
35:13 Nadine’s upbringing and her grandmother
43:05 University, bursary, and first rugby income
49:04 Missing parents, gratitude, and support
56:24 Advice for young female athletes
1:00:21 Social media, discipline, and modern pressure
1:06:06 Final thanks
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