What does it actually take to manage a world-class rugby team? Martyn Vercoe joins DSPN from Ireland to pull back the curtain on his role as Team Manager for Munster. After five successful seasons with the Chiefs and stints with the All Blacks 15 and New Zealand Under 20s, Martyn provides a unique perspective on the differences between the two hemispheres. 02:09 - Moving from Chiefs to Munster with Clayton 03:25 - What does a team manager actually do? 7:07 - Managing team environment and player issues 10:53 - Learning conflict resolution and communication 14:50 - Munster history and connection to New Zealand 18:13 - European rugby rivalries and passionate crowds 23:39 - Super Rugby vs URC comparison 25:51 - No regrets leaving Chiefs 28:08 - Staying connected with New Zealand rugby and ex-pats

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