One of the great lads of Welsh and NZ rugby Johnny McNicholl is on What a Lad this week, after returning to Super Rugby in red hot form!

Having started in Christchurch with Canterbury and the Crusaders, Johnny then spent 8 seasons over in Wales with the Scarletts as well as playing international rugby for Wales. Now he has returned to where it all started and is back with the Crusaders passing on his wisdom and ripping it up on the field.

Some bits that stood out in this chat were...

How setbacks early in his career fuelled him to work harder

The confidence Johnny has always had in his own ability

Why he decided to leave NZ rugby at a young age

How tough it was for him to miss out on the RWC with Wales

What made him send his address to a keyboard warrior

Some epic yarns including one of him fighting Ray Lee-Lo at training

As you'll hear the man they call J Mac is an absolute champion, someone who understands the game of rugby so well, he's always willing to help others and is just good value to be around.

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For this episode I jump on the other side of the mic by going on the O-Studio podcast hosted by the 2 time What a Lad guest Tim Bateman and his co hosts Sophie and Matty.

They do such an awesome job hosting as I share my journey and a few things I have learnt along the way.

To listen to more episodes of theirs head to the link below...

https://www.ostudio.co.nz/community/o-studio-podcast

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Tim Naki has to be one of the most likeable lads you'll meet. He's as down to earth as they come, he's quick witted, he loves a beer, he loves a punt and to his amazement he has somehow managed to get over 1 Million people along for his Blackjack journey of turning $1500 into over half a million dollars.

The champion Tim Naki will answer every question you have ever wanted to know about the man in this one some key topics...

How the idea started to bet 10c for every follower,

How high or low he will go before he takes the money,

He talks about some exciting opportunities that have come from it,

How he deals with the emotions of having 100k on 1 hand of Blackjack,

He strongly advisors against anyone trying the same thing or betting out of their mean,

He shares plenty of great advice and answers some seriously tough question.

Post listening to this episode I'm sure you will agree that Tim is one of the all time great lads, honour to have him on What a Lad and if you're not already go and follow his journey!

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