# Bite Size: The 3am Idea that Changed How the All Blacks Scrummage | Mike Cron

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Podcast: [Performance Intelligence](https://stenobird.com/podcast/performance-intelligence-5318461)
Published: 2026-04-26T19:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 415

## Resource

What does Deep Purple have to do with the All Blacks scrummaging better? More than you'd think. Mike Cron is one of the most successful rugby coaches in history. In this Bite Size, he tells the story of one of his strangest coaching ideas, where it came from, why it should not have worked, and why it did. Learn more about Mike here: https://www.mikecroncoaching.co.nz/ Use Code "PQPODCAST10" to get 10% off your Lumo Coffee order:https://lumocoffee.com/ Interested in sharing your story? Email Producer Shannon at support@performanceintelligence.com today with your story and contact details. Learn more about Andrew and Performance Intelligence: https://performanceintelligence.com/ Find out more about Andrew's Keynotes : https://performanceintelligence.com/keynotes/ Follow Andrew May : https://www.instagram.com/andrewmay/ Watch the Performance Intelligence Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@performanceintelligencepodcast If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate you leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Play. It takes less than 60 seconds and really helps us build our audience and continue to provide high quality guests.

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