Angus Ta’avao is one of the biggest characters in New Zealand rugby, someone who is always good value to be around and has a great ability to bring a side together with his personality.

Angus has done it all: NPC champ with Taranaki, Super Rugby champ with the Blues, he's an All Black, TV star, saxophone shredder and he is still playing rugby as good as he ever has! Angus is the ultimate lad.

In this episode we get into

- Why he has decided to move down to the Highlanders for 2026!

- He talks through the moment when he said he’d never play rugby again.

- He reflects on "that tackle" where he was concussed, red carded and suspended.

- The journey he has been on as a father

- He goes through the potential options for life after footy

- We chat why he’s decided to move south

- And of course plenty of random chat

This one’s got everything – laughs, honesty and a heap of inspiration from one of the great characters of our game.

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Oli Mathis is one of the most talented young players in the country. The Hamilton Boys star produced some of the most iconic NZ Schools performances we’ve ever seen. Whether he’s been playing loose forward or on the wing, the 20-year-old has been unstoppable playing for Waikato, the All Blacks 7’s side & the NZ U20s.

In this episode, we chat about:

• What it was like growing up in Waihi on the farm
• Why he moved to Hamilton Boys and his time in the First XV
• We talk about those incredible NZ Schools performances and what he felt set him apart as a schoolboy
• Why he turned down the Crusaders Academy to stay in the Chiefs region
• His experiences with Waikato, Chiefs wider squad, All Blacks 7s and NZ U20s
• The frustration of missing the U20 World Cup Final through injury
• Life as a hybrid forward/wing and where he sees his best position
• Where he see’s his future in the game
• And heaps more

As you’ll hear Oli is a passionate rugby man, he always has been! And then when he’s not on the field, he is up on the hills hunting in true kiwi style. This is an awesome insight into someone with a huge future ahead of him, a special talent and one of the great lads.

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Jamison Gibson Park has gone on to be without a doubt one of the best 9s in world rugby! He's one of my favourite players to watch the way he plays with speed and controls the tempo of games while always nailing the basics. He was also one of my favourite team mates to play with because he was just a massive lad. 4 years ago this episode was recorded where he had just debuted for Ireland so it's pretty cool to hear some of the conversations we had around his future plans to see how far he has exceeded them!

Some other parts that stood out for me in this episode...

Hearing about the rural upbringing Jamison had on Great Barrier Island.

How he handled missing out on the NZ 20's even though many felt he should've been in there.

How he was shafted by the Blues.

Winning the Super Rugby with the Hurricanes, starting as a wider squad member.

Why he left NZ.

How he had found it over in Ireland & with Leinster.

And heaps more!

As you'll hear, Jammo is a massive lad and it's been so cool seeing him starring at RWC's with Ireland and now on the Lions tour. He is one of the greats!

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