Episode Forty Seven : Aaron Cruden - The Wizard

Reel Tails with Sweens - Podcast By Dwayne Sweeney

Episode Forty Seven :

This episode I catch up with Aaron Cruden, Cruds is a professional rugby player and his career has had some amazing experiences.

From starting out in the mighty Manawatu to play for teams in New Zealand such as, the Hurricanes, Chiefs and the All Blacks. Then abroad to play for Montpellier in France and Suntory in Japan then full circle to return to New Zealand and play here in the Waikato for the mighty Mooloos.

Through this podcast you will get a great insight on professional sport from one of the very best to ever play the game of rugby here in New Zealand.
We discuss the importance of leadership, game management and how he has a heavy focus on life blance.

We also discuss the Chiefs winning back to back Super Rugby titles in 2012 and 2013, kicking the winning conversion to secure the All Blacks undefeted season and so much more.

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Show Notes:

2:08 - Introduction, why he doesn’t have social media, how family shapes his decisions

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13:30 - Sharing his knowledge and experiences with the Mooloos, how our season was shaped

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25:49 - Starting his professional journey with the mighty Manawatu, the focus of consistency

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38:51 - Joining the star studded Hurricanes at a young age, the benefit of a game driver coach

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55:56 - The decision to join the Chiefs and the influence of Dave Rennie, the importance of strong leadership

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1:20:00 - The kick for the All Blacks perfect season

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1:30:13 - Being called in to 2011 Rugby World Cup

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1:38:55 - Final Thoughts