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All Blacks Q and A: illness, immunity and performance
All Blacks team doctor Dr. James McGarvey on the importance of immunity for All Blacks players, the impact of minor illness on team performance and recovery, and the steps and supplements the All Blacks take to support the players' health.
| 00:00 | How important is maintaining immunity to the All Blacks players? |
| 00:25 |
What impact do minor illnesses, such as colds, have on training? |
| 01:01 |
What impact do minor illnesses have on recovery? |
| 01:10 |
What impact do minor illnesses have on match performance? |
| 01:45 |
What steps do you take to support the players' immunity? |
| 02:15 |
What is the role of supplements in supporting immunity? |
| 02:44 |
Does your advice around immunity change throughout the seasons? |
| 03:14 |
How do you support your players' immunity when they travel? |