Aaron Mauger loves rugby, he's so passionate about the game and he is so grateful for his involvement in the game and he's certainly been involved!

From playing for Canterbury straight out of school, to becoming a Crusader and All Black not long after. He then moved to Leicester were he won premierships over there, before injuries forced him to retire at just 30. Post playing he was always going to stay in the game and with his incredible rugby knowledge has gone on to become a great coach!

Some bit's that stood out for me were...

• His relationship with his brother Nathan and their mindset playing together
• How hard it can be for a young 10 to come in boss the team around especially when one was your teacher the year before
• The massive influence Andrew Mertens had on him
• The night of the 96-12 win over the Waratahs and the story behind the front flip
• The 2003 and 2007 RWC experiences
• The struggle of wanting to keep playing when the body is breaking down
• The reality of the life as a coach and the impact that can have on your family
• And heaps more

I loved hearing about Azza's mindset on how he approaches life, he's very grateful for every thing and he has a real passion for the game of rugby. It made me realise how good this game is, so many great people involved in the game and Aaron Mauger is certianly one of those.

Everyone loves a battler and when it comes to one of the greatest battlers to ever play the game the great Laurence Corlett has to be up there. The man who debuted for the Hurricanes 10 years after his first class debut for Canterbury, the man known as Frank put in a 7 minute shift that will never be forgotten at the Hurricanes. The story of Laurence Corlett is one that has so many layers, he's a true yes man who put himself out there and he can tell one heck of a story.

Some bits that stood out for me in this one were...

• How Dane Coles gave him the opportunity to get a Super Rugby cap
• Why he had to keep his beanie on during his first meeting with Steve Hansen
• His battles with throwing as a hooker throughout his career
• How he ended up at a student flat after signing his first Super Rugby contract
• Becoming the Taranaki CEO and the struggles involved with that role
• Surviving a Heart Attack!
• His time on My Kitchen Rules the reality TV show
• Plenty of yellow card stories including his fight with Liam Messam
• And heaps more!

Lads don't get much better than Frank, such a genuine guy, he has great energy and great yarns. I know you'll enjoy this one and when you do please give it a share.

Colin Cooper is one of the great great human beings, he's one of the wisest souls on the planet – a true legend of rugby in New Zealand with an incredible career spanning over four decades!

Having played over 100 matches for Taranaki and represented the NZ Maori, and Junior All Blacks Colin has left a huge mark on the game as a player. After hanging up his boots, Colin transitioned to coaching, where he made his mark as the coach of the NZ U21s, an assistant at the Crusaders, the head coach of the Hurricanes, and the Chiefs, and of course, led the Taranaki Bulls to an NPC championship.

He has also coached the Junior All Blacks and the NZ Maoris, showcasing a remarkable versatility in the sport. Beyond his impressive accolades, anyone who has worked with Colin will know that he is one kindest and most genuine people you'll ever meet. I've got so much respect for Colin and learnt plenty in this episode so I know you will enjoy this one.