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EXCLUSIVE: Laurie Mains on 1995 Rugby World Cup in South Africa #shorts #springboks

September 07, 202500:59
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Everything I did in rugby I did with
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honesty in believing that what I was
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doing was the best that I could do. And
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that's how I would like to be
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remembered. Not so much by what I
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achieved, but what I gave. When I took
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over, I knew my first priority was we
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had to select the right players, but
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rebuild the All Black team. The aim was
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the next World Cup.
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>> The 95 Rugby World Cup.
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>> Oh, I've never stopped thinking about
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that. If we had won that game, I would
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have said that's one of the greatest
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sporting achievements of all time.
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There's no doubt that we were poisoned.
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We hired a private detective over there
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ourselves. The end result of that was at
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the end of that World Cup, we were very
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happy at what we had achieved. This is
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what we envisioned the All Blacks
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playing like. We changed the way test
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rugby has played. Maybe that's a legacy
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I'm most proud of. This discussion we've
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had today has done me wonders. You've
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drawn more out of me than I think any
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other media person has ever
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[Music]

Podspun Insights

In this gripping episode, the legacy of rugby is explored through the eyes of a passionate figure who reflects on the highs and lows of leading the All Blacks. With a candid approach, the conversation dives deep into the emotional weight of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, where the stakes were not just about victory, but about integrity and the spirit of the game. Listeners are taken on a journey through the challenges of rebuilding a team, the pressure of expectations, and the haunting memories of a match that could have changed everything. The episode captures the essence of what it means to give your all, leaving behind a legacy that transcends mere statistics. It's a heartfelt reminder that in sports, as in life, it’s not just about winning, but about how you play the game and the values you uphold along the way.

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Episode Highlights

  • The 95 Rugby World Cup
    A pivotal moment that still resonates, reflecting on what could have been.
    “If we had won that game, I would have said that's one of the greatest sporting achievements of all time.”
    @ 00m 21s
    September 07, 2025
  • Legacy of the All Blacks
    A discussion on the lasting impact of the All Blacks and their evolution.
    “We changed the way test rugby has played. Maybe that's a legacy I'm most proud of.”
    @ 00m 46s
    September 07, 2025

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Key Moments

  • World Cup Reflection00:24
  • Legacy Pride00:46