#160 Pierre Schoeman - Why I Chose Scotland Over My Springbok Dream

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In this episode of Origin Story, I sit down with Pierre Schoeman, the South African-born Edinburgh and Scotland rugby prop. We talk about growing up in a country where rugby can feel like a religion, the setbacks that shaped his early career, and the decision to leave home and build a life in Scotland.This is a conversation about more than rugby: it’s about family, faith, belonging and figuring out who you are when the game eventually ends. Pierre also shares what it felt like to play against South Africa in a Scotland shirt, how he’s preparing for life after rugby, and whether he can imagine returning home one day.Expect to hear about:- Growing up in South Africa and falling in love with…