We sat down with BJ Botha (a Sharks man through and through and a Springbok World Cup winner) and Linda Reddy (a South African leader flying the Nando’s flag globally) to talk about what it really takes to build a life and career across borders.This conversation is about identity, purpose, and the grit it takes to start again: from moving cities, to moving countries, to rebuilding after rugby, to leading teams from the other side of the world.Key moments: 00:00:00 Intro: What the away game really means 00:01:10 Springbok memories and the moments that shaped us 00:05:48 Identity, national pride, and carrying the flag abroad 00:09:42 Leaving home: expectations when you land overseas 00:13:30 Life after rugby and losing a playing identity 00:16:43 The Nando’s story that changes every immigration conversation 00:19:55 Comfort vs growth when making big moves 00:24:07 The shock of London winter and self-doubt 00:28:36 Why South Africans always have a plan (A, B, C) 00:32:41 Leading teams remotely across continents 00:36:58 Building connection when you’re not in the room 00:42:31 Running toward purpose, not away from pain 00:47:12 Family stability as the foundation for performance 00:53:41 Kilimanjaro, Machu Picchu, Mount Fuji — using challenge for impact 00:57:58 Giving back, leadership, and legacy 00:59:06 Guests ask each other a questionListen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/26fB2unP9Ih6IA3QkjnGQF?si=4b4380f24a144716Listen on Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/winning-the-away-game/id1853818584Connect with Justinus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinusadriaanse/Connect with Fliphttps://www.linkedin.com/in/flipvandermerwe/Check out our other channels: Website: https://wtagpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/winning-the-away-game-podcast/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wtag_podcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wtag_podcastWinning The Away Game is produced by Jonathan WarnckeConnect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E%99-jonathan-warncke-45b2095/Ping Productions: https://www.pingproductions.net/