All Blacks great Ali Williams joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to discus his career and life after rugby.
We cover the how a shower with his wife lead to the formation of Auckland AFC, how the All Blacks prepared to face the 2005 Lions and the lessons learned from the 2007 Rugby World Cup that led to victory in 2011.
Wallaby James O'Conor also joins the show to reminisce about their time in Toulon playing for one of the greatest club sides ever assembled.
AND... Ali Williams talks us through THAT cross field kick!
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02:56 The Birth of Auckland AFC
05:58 Community Engagement and Cultural Diversity
08:52 The Competitive Landscape of Sports in New Zealand
12:01 Collaboration Between New Zealand and Australia
15:06 Transitioning from Football to Rugby
17:58 Reflections on Competitive Spirit and Team Dynamics
18:29 On-Field Rivalries and Banter
22:18 Recognition and Legacy in Rugby
24:19 The Emotional Stakes of the British and Irish Lions
26:31 Reflecting on Career Highlights and Challenges
30:50 The Unique Culture of Toulon Rugby
35:13 The Impact of Team Dynamics and Leadership
41:29 Judicial Hearings - Bakkies Botha
42:05 Memories of Alley on the Field
47:15 Mental Strength and Team Dynamics
49:32 Lessons from World Cup Experiences
51:43 Influence of Family on Athletic Careers
54:00 Perspective from Personal Challenges
56:30 The Power of the Jersey
01:00:41 Ali Williams cross field kick
01:05:34 Legacy Beyond Medals
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