The Importance of Training Beyond Intensity

Smithey: The 2012 year was defined by training that was far beyond any intensity the men have had to encounter when they played. And I think that's a really key point in understanding the success that I saw happen in 2012 and 13. There was not a blatant disregard for player welfare, there was an understanding that for us to help the men play rugby which was instinctive and free. They had to overcome the fear of injury and they had to learn how to play without a handbrake. Do you want to tell that story, DG, of your first session? I remember when I met you in Wellington, remember that time of year I was starting to talk and you put your