Episode Fifteen : Troy Flavell -Match Fit

Reel Tails with Sweens - Podcast By Dwayne Sweeney

Episode Fifteen :

This episode I chat with former All Black Troy Flavell, Troy has a very charismatic nature and tells a great Tail. We cover a vast array of topics such as, what it was like to star in the new hit TV show "Match Fit", Taking on Willie Mason in a charity boxing event, the early days of professional rugby and his passion for fishing. We also share how special the New Zealand Maori team culture is for us, what it was like to play professional rugby in Japan and how we found the culture. Troy also gives great insight into his time in France and so much more.

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Show Notes:

2:08 - Introduction, how we know each other, friendships you make through rugby and our experience with “Pack the Park”

BLAIR VINING Pack the Park 2020 Memorial Rugby Match

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11:05 - “Match Fit” and the great awareness it has created

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13:13 - The strength of friendships you create through professional rugby, the public’s perception of professional players, the pressures that come with playing rugby professionally in New Zealand and how lucky we are to be able to do so

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20:12 - The early days of professional rugby, how it has changed and the importance of developing the younger players to deal with the pressures

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32:47 - F45 and why we both enjoy training there

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35:05 - Taking on Willie Mason in “Fight for Life”

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38:08 - The outstanding pre game prep for “Pack the Park” and the quality of the players on and off the field

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42:00 - His passion for fishing, losing his motor and catching Giant Black Marlin with Tony Carpenter

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52:22 - How special the New Zealand Maori team culture is and the importance of life balance to help performance

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1:00:06 - The marathon myself and Jack Devane want to set up to raise money for mental health in New Zealand

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1:03:52 - Playing rugby overseas and the difference in the Japanese culture

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1:15:08 - Living and playing in the south of France, the French culture and the power of saying yes

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1:20:47 - The struggle of retiring from professional rugby and the toll it also takes on the people closest to you

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1:37:38 - Troy’s thoughts on my favourite beer,

Good George Raglan Roast Coffee IPA

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1:39:00 - The drive that is required to get to the pinnacle of sport

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1:43:33 - The joy of being at kids sport and how kids will play what they love

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1:51:07 - How professional sport is now viewed as a career pathway from a young age

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1:58:20 - Final thoughts.