Nathan Gibbs had never really given any thought to becoming a doctor until after he received his HSC results. The emerging rugby league star decided he would attempt to juggle a career in sport while studying medicine at university.

Gibbs went on to captain South Sydney and represented City before having a season with the powerhouse Parramatta Eels in the 1980s.

Today he is regarded one of Australia’s premier sports medics and has worked with South Sydney and Manly rugby league clubs as well as the NSW and Australian teams. He has also diversified - teaming with the Sydney Swans and Australian Rugby Union.

In this heart warming interview, Gibbs shares his stories including the sacrifices he made to become a doctor and the day he ruled Wally Lewis out of a Kangaroo tour.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Start

01:37 - How Gibbs became a doctor

07:57 - Joining South Sydney

11:49 - '81 Tooth Cup

16:36 - Retiring at 2 years of age

22:32 - South Sydney Sport Medicine Centre

29:37 - Working for the Swans

30:23 - Most courageous player & worst injuries seen

36:21 - Origin hit up and it's danger

39:11 - Ruling Wally Lewis out of Kangaroos

49:53 - Sending injured players back on

51:40 - Friendship with Rod Churchill

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