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Craig Ronaldson - Club Rugby to Pro 12 Champion | Mindset Tips for Kickers
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Craig Ronaldson won the Pro 12 with Connacht Rugby, and is now a player/coach with Naas RFC in the All-Ireland League
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We chat about;
Tips for kickers
His route into the pro game
What it was like playing under Pat Lahm
Why he turns down a contract from Munster Rugby
Feeling imposter syndrome
Step up from Lansdowne FC in Energía AIL to Connacht Rugby, in United rugby championship URC
Coaching schools rugby now, with Wesley college in Leinster rugby
Not making the Leinster Academy and how he reacted
Winning the Pro 12 at Connacht Rugby with Bundee Aki
How are you dealt with multiple injury setbacks
Challenges being a player coach with Naas RFC
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