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.
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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.
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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 Mola vs Yannick Bru
09:37 Key matchups and players to watch
16:06 Freedom, expression, and team environment
18:00 Sponsor message: USN
18:29 Player growth: LBB, Woki, Teddy Thomas, Jelonch
27:49 The knockout path after this quarter-final
29:20 Coach burnout in Top 14 rugby
38:49 How coaches can protect their energy and mind
45:45 Damien Dussault + Scrum Dominator Mindset
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