Kitshoff, reflecting on the evolution of player lifestyles, described a culture in his early years defined by Wednesday drinks, team dinners and celebrating victories with a few rounds. "When I started playing rugby, it was Wednesday beers with the boys. From golf courses to wellness spasThat environment, he noted, bears little resemblance to what today's players experience after a match. Rather than heading to the golf course for a casual round with a beer in hand, contemporary players are spending their recovery days in cryochambers, ice baths and saunas. Kitshoff on rugby's growing professionalismBeyond the physical side, Kitshoff also addressed the commercial forces reshaping the sport.