Inside Nonu’s 6.30am club: Mentorship, inspiration and the making of new Sharks stars
All Blacks legend Ma'a Nonu is working closely with the Sharks’ young backs and challenging them to think smarter.
Ma’a Nonu, a former All Blacks centre, is mentoring the Sharks' young talents starting their day early at 6.30am. The mentorship includes gym sessions, skill development, and rugby discussions. Coach JP Pietersen notes that Nonu's experience and knowledge greatly benefit the young backs, particularly in areas like preparation and understanding field space.
Among the beneficiaries are Jaco Williams, Vusi Moyo, Donovan Don, and Luan Giliomee. Nonu, who had a remarkable career spanning 103 Tests for New Zealand and 100 caps for Toulon, is still occasionally playing, as he did during the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry fixture. His biggest contribution to the Sharks, however, is happening off the field.
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