What a Lad

Lachie Brook traces a career that started with a pro debut at 16 and took him through England, America, and finally Auckland FC. The episode digs into lost confidence, mental lows, recruitment in modern football, and how the right environment helped him rediscover the game and win.

Louie Chapman reflects on the long, uneven road from fringe pro to key Canterbury player and Crusaders halfback. The episode digs into missed opportunities, hard-earned breakthroughs, and why he’s leaving New Zealand for Edinburgh at a career high.

Daniel Lienert-Brown reflects on a career built through consistency, resilience and gratitude, from Christchurch dreams to a Super Rugby title with the Highlanders. He also opens up about identity, rock bottom in 2021, and the role faith and family now play in his life.

Sean Maitland reflects on a career that took him from Tokoroa schoolboy rugby to the British & Irish Lions. The episode follows key turning points, from early breakthroughs and major setbacks to life at Glasgow, Scotland, and Saracens.

This episode reviews the fourth and final Test of the Greatest Rivalry tour, with South Africa finishing 3–1 over the All Blacks. It digs into how the Springboks closed it out, the key issues that hurt New Zealand, and what both sides now look like heading toward the Rugby World Cup.