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The Truth About Rugby Nutrition: Why Sleep, Carbs & Collaboration Win Games ⎮ Key Lesson - Zeenat Simjee

Author
Gurthro Steenkamp
Published
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Episode Link
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gurthro-steenkamp3/episodes/The-Truth-About-Rugby-Nutrition-Why-Sleep--Carbs--Collaboration-Win-Games--Key-Lesson---Zeenat-Simjee-e35dksc

Zeenat Simjee, the first full-time dietitian for the Springboks, shares key insights on how sleep, recovery, nutrition, and collaboration are essential to elite rugby performance. This short-form episode is packed with lessons for aspiring rugby players and coaches—from understanding the “22 hours outside” training to changing how we view carbs and body composition.


Whether you’re trying to fuel your body better, coach smarter, or understand the science behind the Springboks’ success, this episode will shift your mindset.


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