Exeter’s Chiefs: Poppy Leitch & Alex Tessier

<p><em>Elma’s headed South West to meet the busiest woman in the PWR: nail technician to the stars, Exeter Chiefs Captain & Exeter Uni Head Coach, Poppy Leitch & her team mate, Canada’s Alex Tessier AKA Tess. They discuss Tess’ World Rugby Player of the Year nomination & the nails that went with her outfit in Monaco (of course), as well as the legacy of Jo Yapp in those parts & the programme’s transformation over the last few years under Poppy’s leadership. The trio are then joined by two Exeter Uni’s players, who are also mentees on GSR & Vodafone’s EmpowHER programme, Eva Stirrett & Lilly Plowman, to hear all about how much they believe Poppy is the Messiah. (Their words, not ours.)</em></p> <p><br></p> <p><em>GSR & Vodafone’s EmpowHER programme is bridging the gap between Women’s BUCS Super Rugby & the top leagues in England, Scotland & Wales. The unis get: </em></p> <p><em>🤝 Mentorship from GSR’s rugby stars & industry experts</em></p> <p><em>📈Advanced tech with Vodafone Player.Connect’s athlete monitoring tool </em></p> <p><em>🧠Social media, nutrition, mental health workshops </em></p> <p><br></p> <p><em>Head to our socials to find out more -@goodscazrugby on all channels </em></p>

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