Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh reflect on fatherhood, sharing life beyond rugby and the importance of family.

"Behind the Ruck " co-host and former Springbok scrumhalf Rudy Paige, who presents the podcast alongside Juan de Jongh, steps into Father’s Day with a perspective shaped far more by home life than rugby highlights.

Paige, a father of three, reflects on how fatherhood has changed him, saying becoming a parent has shifted his outlook on life in ways rugby never did.

“Being a father has taught me compassion and understanding that young Rudy didn’t have before,” Paige says.

Rudy Paige says fatherhood has taught him compassion and a deeper understanding of what truly matters.