He’s trained the greatest All Blacks of the modern era, he's survived the pressure cooker of test rugby, and has done so for the past 18 years! Nic Gill, the legendary All Blacks trainer, sits down for one of the great yarns full of honesty, laughs, and elite-level insight.In this episode we cover:What makes him one of the most respected S&C coaches in world sportHis reaction when Razor took over — and if he thought he’d be staying onWhy he initially turned down the All Blacks job The struggles of a young S&C coach, the sleep deprivation, the sacrifices — and the lessons learned from it.What it was like when he firsat came into the All Blacks environmentMa’a Nonu pulling down his pants and a $750 bet gone wrongThe heartbreak of RWC 2023 and what it’s like being that guy on the sidelineThe fastest, strongest, fittest All Blacks His best advice for up-and-coming S&CsAnd heaps moreIf you’ve ever wanted a peek behind the curtain of the All Blacks machine — or what it takes to build and sustain excellence — this is it. One of the great men, with a stack of stories and a massive impact on NZ rugby. What a lad! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scott Waldrom- What a Lad
This one has it all — Scott Waldrom, one of the most explosive loose forwards to play the game, jumps on for an absolute ripper of a chat and does not hold back. From growing up as a rugby super fan idolising his hero’s to playing with legends like Jonah Lomu, Jerry Collins, Christian Cullen and Justin Marshall, to getting dropped from Sevens after a scrap in Lower Hutt, Scooters career is full of highs, lows, and unreal yarns.We talk about:His early days which involved plenty of battles with younger brother Thomas WaldromDebuting with Jonah Lomu and being starstruck in trainingGetting told he was too small for NPC and proving everyone wrongNational Nude Day and bar vouchers Being told his foot injury meant his rugby career was over — and then making it backGetting named in the All Blacks squad and wondering if he belongedThe brutal truth about injuries, pressure, drinking culture, and bouncing backCoaching with the NZ Sevens, a scary health scare and life after footyHonest, hilarious, and full of insight — this one’s got everything. A top man with a stack of stories. Scooter Waldrom is an absolute lad!EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/whatalad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guaranteeTo get $100 worth of free bonus bets sign up to Betcha now at https://www.betcha.co.nz/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mark Stafford- Fan Favourite
We got back to an early fan favourite for this one with the great Mark Stafford!The beauty of a podcast, you think you know someone well, then you sit with them on the podcast and you are absolutely blown away with their story. That is exactly how this episode with the great man Mark Stafford aka Staffy went. Staffy has had an incredible journey to become the face of the TAB and the face of sport here in NZ but he certainly had a few bumps along the way. He shares some mind blowing stories in this episode including one how he died in a car crash but was brought back to life, in an event that ended his rugby career. Staffy also gives some unreal insight in to what goes on behind the scenes at the tab and some unbelievable match fixing stories.I loved this episode as it has a bit of everything in it and you can hear what a genuinely great lad Staffy is!If you enjoy this episode as always please share it, this is a great one to share with anyone who is having a tough time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ioane Moananu- What a Lad
"Who's that new hooker at the Crusaders?" That's a question I'm hearing everywhere! Well in fact that man is Ioane Moananu and this is your chance to hear all about this great man in his first ever podcast. Now Ioane is incredibly humble and down to earth with a infectious laugh and cool story. From struggling to start for Counties Manakau to becoming arguably the form hooker of Super Rugby Ioane has had an incredible 12 months and the future is so bright for this great man.This episode is a good reminder of when you play the game because you love it, the setbacks become easier to handle. Ioane has had plenty of challenging injuries early in his career and his mum recommended he shouldn't play anymore. That was never an option for Ioane who has a passion for the game.It's also a reminder that as you move into the professional game, all those professional habits like recovery, sleep, nutrition all add up to make a massive difference in performance as we've seen with Ioane. So there is plenty of great advice in this one!* EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/whatalad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scott Fuglistaller- What a Lad
Scott Fuglistaller was one of those champion team mates who did everything he could to be the best he could be. Unfortunately for the self acclaimed battler it was just never quite enough during his time at the Hurricanes competing with some pretty gifted athletes. He found a way though with moves to the Highlanders and then the Melbourne Rebels for him to become a regular Super Rugby starter and even captain. Sitting at a natural weight of around 80kgs, Scotty had to work so hard in the gym and with his diet to get to a weight that he could survive in the forwards at Super Rugby level. That came at a price, having 11 major surgeries during his career which took it's toll. Some other parts that stood out for me in this one were..The freedom Scotty had growing up which meant he grew up quickHow finding rugby was a turning point in his lifeHow he got from 80kg to 106kgsHis battles with self confidence and why he played his best under pressureWhy he moved to Japan and his time playing thereThe struggle of life after rugbyAnd how he landed in his current role of helping retired players tranisition with the NZRPA.As you'll hear Scotty has had a journey to get where he is, he's such a top man who will always put others first. Let me know what stood out for you in this one in the comments 👇EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/whatalad Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What a Lad is a podcast by James Marshall who talks to some of the biggest names and best lads on the planet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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