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All Blacks' strength coach Dr. Nic Gill famously calls Richie McCaw “weak and slow” - here’s why. 😂

June 17, 202400:55
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when I met Richie he hated the gym
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Richie didn't believe that gym work
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improved his performance he wasn't very
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strong in the gym he hated the gym he'd
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come if he felt like it and over time
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through my education with him and Steve
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Hansen's education with him was like
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well if you want to get faster you need
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to get stronger you're actually getting
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slower as you get older and you play
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such a physical game that if you don't
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go to the gym and get stronger you'll
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keep getting hurt he he couldn't jump
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high he couldn't run fast he wasn't slow
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but he just wasn't explosive for right
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he never slowed down so his endurance
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his aerobic ability was second to none
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for the size of at the start of the game
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he might be the slowest one there maybe
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but at the end of the game he was
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running faster than all of them anyone
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at the end of the game when it mattered
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and how many games the All Blacks win in
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the last 10 minutes when he was on the
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park so many how many would he make that
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decisive tackle or turnover when he was
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on the park in the last 10 minutes many
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tests

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on a journey through the transformation of Richie, a player who initially scoffed at the idea of gym workouts. The narrative unfolds as a coach shares insights on how Richie evolved from a reluctant gym-goer to a powerhouse athlete, emphasizing the importance of strength training for performance enhancement. The episode highlights Richie's incredible endurance and ability to shine in the final moments of games, showcasing how his dedication to improvement led to pivotal moments for the All Blacks. It's a tale of resilience, growth, and the magic that happens when one embraces change.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

  • 90
    Most satisfying
  • 90
    Biggest crowd reaction
  • 88
    Best overall
  • 85
    Most heartwarming

Episode Highlights

  • Endurance Over Time
    Despite being the slowest at the start, Richie excelled in the game's final moments.
    “At the end of the game, he was running faster than all of them.”
    @ 00m 39s
    June 17, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Performance Insight00:13
  • Endurance Champion00:32
  • Clutch Player00:39