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Jacob Ellison is one of Wellington’s great unsung heroes – a tough, mobile front-rower who gave absolutely everything every time he pulled on a jersey. From the Wellington Lions and Hurricanes to the Highlanders, the Māori All Blacks and several seasons in Japan, Jacob built a reputation as the ultimate team man.
But this chat is about far more than scrums. Jacob opens up about his remarkable life:
His unusual pathway from the wing to the front row
The shift from Hurricanes to Highlanders and life as a “middle-ground” pro
How he's managed having epilepsy throughout his career
His powerful and emotional journey with IVF, loss and finally becoming a dad
The key to managing the life after rugby transition
Some classic stories including an interesting epilepsy diagnosis from a Japanese doctor
Learning the hard way about agents, contracts and preparing for life after rugby
And heaps more including your questions!
It’s funny, raw and inspiring – from yellow-jersey court sessions to Jamie Joseph’s sniper-rifle pep talks, right through to the lessons he passes on to young players today.
If you love genuine stories from genuine people, this is a special listen.
#WhatALad #RugbyPodcast #JacobEllison
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Jacob Ellison is one of Wellington’s great unsung heroes – a tough, mobile front-rower who gave absolutely everything every time he pulled on a jersey. From the Wellington Lions and Hurricanes to the Highlanders, the Māori All Blacks and several seasons in Japan, Jacob built a reputation as the ultimate team man.
But this chat is about far more than scrums. Jacob opens up about his remarkable life:
His unusual pathway from the wing to the front row
The shift from Hurricanes to Highlanders and life as a “middle-ground” pro
How he's managed having epilepsy throughout his career
His powerful and emotional journey with IVF, loss and finally becoming a dad
The key to managing the life after rugby transition
Some classic stories including an interesting epilepsy diagnosis from a Japanese doctor
Learning the hard way about agents, contracts and preparing for life after rugby
And heaps more including your questions!
It’s funny, raw and inspiring – from yellow-jersey court sessions to Jamie Joseph’s sniper-rifle pep talks, right through to the lessons he passes on to young players today.
If you love genuine stories from genuine people, this is a special listen.
#WhatALad #RugbyPodcast #JacobEllison
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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