Tomás Appleton: Portugal's Captain on the World Cup & the Rise of Os Lobos | Rugby TTL
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Portugal captain Tomás Appleton on his journey from CDUL to the pros and Portugal's breakout 2023 World Cup.
In this episode: captaining Portugal; CDUL to the pros; the 2023 World Cup; the rise of Os Lobos.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:33 Tomás Appleton's Rugby Journey
02:38 Playing for Darlington and Differences in Rugby Leagues
06:50 Balancing Rugby and a Medical Career
10:50 Challenges and Development in Portuguese Rugby
21:41 Exposure and Future of Portuguese Rugby
23:31 Challenges in Rugby Development
24:05 The Importance of Professionalism in Rugby
26:56 Portuguese Rugby's Unique Style
28:27 The Role of Sevens in Rugby Development
32:12 Facing Ireland: A Major Opportunity
37:38 Reflecting on the 2023 World Cup
43:10 Rebuilding and Future Goals
50:08 Emerging Talent in Portuguese Rugby
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