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What makes Beauden Barrett such a freak? All Blacks S&C Coach Nic Gill weighs in. 🏉

July 20, 202400:39
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I've heard you talk about B and Barrett
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quite a bit in terms of almost being
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like a freak in some ways we do a
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fitness test called a Bronco which is a
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shuttle test and he's like a a big 737
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like a big jet you know going down the
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runway he sort of he'll go through the
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fitness test and everyone else is
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slowing down and he's getting faster you
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know he's like building up a speed into
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the test um so he's still got the record
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for the best time in that test equal
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with Cam royard now um 4 minutes 12 but
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super fit and super quick especially in
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open space do the number of times he'd
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come on off the bench in the early days
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of his career and just run around people
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and run run from the back field and
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score a try to win a game was was
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massive and he's still doing that

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the extraordinary athleticism of Barrett, likening his prowess to that of a massive jetliner taking off. The host paints a vivid picture of Barrett's remarkable speed during a fitness test, where he outpaces his peers, showcasing not just physical fitness but an innate competitive spirit. Listeners are treated to anecdotes of Barrett's early career moments, where his explosive speed and agility turned the tide in crucial games, leaving a lasting impact on his team and fans alike. This episode is a celebration of raw talent and the relentless pursuit of excellence in sports.

Badges

This episode stands out for the following:

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

Episode Highlights

  • Record-Breaking Fitness Test
    He holds the record for the Bronco fitness test with a time of 4 minutes 12 seconds.
    “He's still got the record for the best time in that test.”
    @ 00m 17s
    July 20, 2024
  • Impressive Early Career
    In the early days, he would come off the bench and score crucial tries.
    “He'd come off the bench and just run around people.”
    @ 00m 28s
    July 20, 2024

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Fitness Test Record00:17
  • Agile Player00:28