Tuipulotu Thought He Was In Trouble Before Captaincy

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Post on Nov 06, 2024

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Tuipulotu Thought He Was in Trouble Before Captaincy

Remember when Ardie Savea took over as All Blacks captain? It felt like a big moment for him, right? Well, Sam Tuipulotu had a similar experience, but with a twist.

The big lock thought he was in hot water with coach Ian Foster when he was summoned for a chat. He was convinced he’d messed something up, maybe a training drill or a team meeting. He was sweating bullets!

“I went into the office thinking I was in trouble,” Tuipulotu said. “I’m like, ‘Oh god, what have I done this time?’”

But instead of a dressing down, Foster had some good news.

“He said, ‘Hey, we want to name you captain for this game.’”

Tuipulotu was shocked. He had to think for a second before saying yes, but eventually, he accepted the honor. It was a bit of a whirlwind moment for the usually quiet and unassuming lock.

“I’m normally not the type to make a speech and I’m not really comfortable with the spotlight.”

Tuipulotu’s captaincy debut was a resounding success, with the All Blacks winning 38-7 against the Wallabies. He led from the front with a strong performance, both on and off the field.

**The experience of being captain was a huge learning curve for Tuipulotu, but he embraced it with his usual quiet determination. This guy doesn’t need to yell and scream to get his point across, his actions do the talking. **

The lesson? Don’t be afraid to embrace new challenges, even if they make you feel a little bit uncomfortable. You never know what amazing opportunities might come your way.

And who knows, maybe you'll even end up leading a team like Sam Tuipulotu.