Simon Halliday meets Springbok lock legend Schalk Burger Sr. at his Cape Winelands estate, where the fierce line‑out master now nurtures rows of vines. Over the next few minutes, Schalk:

Revisits Rugby’s Pinnacle: From World Cup finals to bone‑jarring tackles, he recalls the moments that forged his reputation.

Shares His Wine Passion

Draws Surprising Parallels: How calling a perfect line‑out mirrors choosing the ideal grape, and why vineyard crews echo a Springbok squad’s discipline.

Stands for Resilience: Explains how patience in the barrel and on the field both demand unwavering focus and adaptability.

This episode is an unfiltered conversation about leadership, reinvention and the art of turning setbacks into second acts—on turf and in terroir. Hit play for a masterclass from a true champion.

Chapters

(00:00:15) - Haller's Playbook(00:01:35) - Mandela Day in South Africa(00:05:45) - Oakden Road(00:08:05) - A Lesson on the Springboks'(00:11:59) - The 2003 Cricket Pitch Wine(00:15:15) - Bacolet Block(00:20:09) - South Africa's depth ahead of 2020(00:26:11) - Dottie Red(00:35:02) - Sporting Wine

Id. d’épisode : 1000717981363

GUID : https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/65843/episode/2092445

Date de publication : 18/7/2025 à 18:50:47