EPISODE 22: The Wallaby school
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Imagine having Toutai Kefu teach you the ins and outs of back row play, or having Elton Flatley give you a personal kicking course, or perhaps a one on one exclusive from George Smith on how to jackal at a ruck? Welcome to Wallaby school and two different academies that are designed to pass knowledge from some of Australia's best and most experienced players to the emerging youth coming through. Firstly we speak with All Black legend Murray Mexted about how he set up IRANZ (International Rugby Academy of New Zealand) and then the Australian equivalent IRAA in late 2019. Murray also gives great insight into the Australian style of rugby over the last four decades and what could be done to help turn the game around. Then we hear from former Queensland Red Brad Free and Scott Oakhill who run the C2K Academy in Queensland and are able to summon a  who's who of Australia's best and brightest to give hands on tutelage to some of the state's most promising rugby players.  Two very exciting and important endeavours that could give that important edge Australian rugby needs to create world class players and retain some of that all important rugby IQ. Dig in!
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