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#88 | John Barclay | Is Rugby Going To Survive?
Manage episode 396877945 series 3461256
In this episode, Fergus is joined by John Barclay, former Scotland Rugby Captain, father and broadcaster.
John made 76 appearances for Scotland, as well as playing for Glasgow Warriors, Scarlets and Edinburgh. In 2020, John announced his retirement from professional rugby and has since become involved in media and the whisky industry.
Fergus and John discuss his rugby career, the lessons he has learned and how he's applying them to his life now, dealing with injury, the future of the sport, what needs to change in order for it to survive, and much much more.
John also explains his thoughts on the recent controversial topic of Louis Rees-Zammit leaving rugby to try and pursue a career in the NFL.
Expect to learn about the pressure of professional sport.
Expect to question the future of rugby.
John's Instagram - @johnbarc
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Manage episode 396877945 series 3461256
In this episode, Fergus is joined by John Barclay, former Scotland Rugby Captain, father and broadcaster.
John made 76 appearances for Scotland, as well as playing for Glasgow Warriors, Scarlets and Edinburgh. In 2020, John announced his retirement from professional rugby and has since become involved in media and the whisky industry.
Fergus and John discuss his rugby career, the lessons he has learned and how he's applying them to his life now, dealing with injury, the future of the sport, what needs to change in order for it to survive, and much much more.
John also explains his thoughts on the recent controversial topic of Louis Rees-Zammit leaving rugby to try and pursue a career in the NFL.
Expect to learn about the pressure of professional sport.
Expect to question the future of rugby.
John's Instagram - @johnbarc
Join The Modern Mind mailing list 📧 http://eepurl.com/h7rdLr
Sponsors:
Vivobarefoot - get 15% off with FERGUSVIVO
https://www.vivobarefoot.com
Days Brewing - get 20% off with FERGUS20
https://daysbrewing.com/
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