What a Lad

In this episode I catch up with the extremely talented Hurricanes prop Alex Fidow. Not only is he super talented on the field but he also has a few hidden talents off it! The man they call Axe takes us through his journey so far sharing some good stories along the way. He also talks about his plans for life after Rugby which is interestingly another sport. Alex Fidow is definitely a name you will hearing a lot more about over the next few years so here is an opportunity to get to know everything you need to know about him. If you enjoy the podcast please share it with your mates and follow the What a Lad journey at https://www.instagram.com/what_a_lad_podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this prank I call a young Pita Ahki who had just joined the Hurricanes. I call him as someone from one of our new sponsors (they weren't a sponsor) Pita Pit and offer him an average offer to join the team. If you enjoy this episode share it with your mates and follow the journey at www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with the Hurricanes no10 Jackson Garden Bachop. Jacko is from one of the most famous rugby families in NZ rugby with both his parents representing NZ at the highest level. During our chat he gives insight as to what its been like taking over from Beauden Barrett as well as talking about his plans for the future. If you enjoy the podcast come and follow the journey on www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I call Fletcher Smith from the Hurricanes as a "new sponsor" and offer him a pretty average deal to join the team. Have a listen to see if he's keen.. If you enjoy this episode please share it with someone you think will enjoy it and follow the What a Lad journey at www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Liam Mitchell aka Chippy, who has a crazy story! In the space of 2 years, he went from being the leader of the famous Manawatu Turbo bucketheads to go on to play for the Hurricanes! Chippy is one of the real characters of the Hurricanes and he shares some good insight into his journey so far. If you enjoy the episode please share it and follow the journey on the What a Lad instragram page (link below) www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we have the most requested guest join us to take us through his journey, Mike Coman! Mike shares stories from his time with Canterbury, Hawkes Bay, The Hurricanes, Edinburgh and London Irish. He also talks about his career ending injury and his life after rugby transition. Mike holds some great records which include, the most capped development player ever, the most dominate collisions in a season with 87. I hope you enjoy the yarn and if you do please share it and follow the journey through www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is the prank where Salesi Rayasi gets a call from Jonty (a passionate Hurricanes fan) who tries to make things as awkward as possible for the new signing. Follow the 'What a Lad' podcast journey through the link below www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we catch up with the next big thing in NZ rugby Salesi Rayasi. We talk about everything from growing up in Japan, to why he tucks his pants up so high. He also takes us through his rise through Wellington Club Rugby to Mitre 10 cup to Super Rugby and NZ 7s. Salesi also shows off his gift of impressions where he demonstrates at least 5 absolute classics! He also takes us back to the moment he met some important people in his career including Beauden Barrett, TJ Perenara, Ben Lam, Ngani Laumape and of course Jonty. I hope you enjoy the podcast and if you do please subscribe on whatever platform you listen to it and share it with your mates. Also follow the journey through www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I catch up with Ex Hurricane Reggie Goodes who takes us through his incredible journey which involves everything from moving to NZ from South Africa at the tough age of 13, to having to end his career early due to ongoing concussions. He also talks about his transition post rugby which in 2 years has involved selling printers at Rico, becoming a professional rugby coach in Japan to now selling sports gears at Kukri. Reggie also takes us through one of his favourite pranks which were a regular feature during his career on Hurricane away trips. For this prank he pranks team mate Loni Uhila to offer him a fight against Joseph Parker. I hope you enjoy the episode and please follow this podcast journey by following me on... www.whatalad.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.