In this episode of No Rucks Given, we sat down with Christ Tshiunza to discuss his rise in professional rugby from Congolese asylum seeker to seasoned Welsh international. Christ’s focus on remaining present in the moment and his refusal to form any expectations for his rugby career offer a very unique perspective on how to make it to the international stage.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

01:10 Intro & Welcome

01:53 Family & Early Life

05:00 Acclimatising to Wales

11:00 Intro to Rugby

19:35 Early Rugby Career at Cardiff

31:20 How Christ joined Exeter Chiefs

35:38 Selection to Wales senior Team

47:55 Injury woes & demotion to Welsh u20s

55:00 Selection to Welsh World Cup Squad

01:04:20 Christ’s take on the decline of Welsh Rugby

01:08:53 General Rapid Fire Questions

01:12:44 “Drivn” Fitness App & Christ’s life outside rugby

01:17:40 Episode Recap

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