Wind Yer Neck In Niall Annett

In this episode of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Ex Saracens captain and Headmaster Floyd Steadman to the show who recently released his autobiography 'A Week One Summer.' Floyd covers some difficult topics in this chat around his tough and challenging upbringing which lead to foster care and physical and emotional abuse. Floyd discusses how he ended up in rugby and broke barriers down with position and team leadership roles. Floyd reflects on playing in the 80's as a black man and how he had to overcome bias to aim for the top. Floyd then look to explain the other half of his life as a teacher and how he broke down glass ceilings in that field too. A story of hope and hard work, Floyd's story is sure to create moments of reflection and discussion! Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)! 

In this episode of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome world renowned Performance Nutritionist Graeme Close in association with Supplement brand Nutrition X. Graeme discusses how he hopes to educate young people in a 'food first' style diet.  Graeme reflects on his association with Nutrition X and how his role with the brand allows him to do some ground breaking study in tandem with his role as a professor at the Liverpool John Moores University. Graeme also looks at how his role with lead Performance Nutritionist for England Rugby has developed and what is entails. Graeme looks back to his playing days in elite level Rugby League  and how it is different now.  Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)! 

In episode 2 of Wind Yer Neck In , season 3, we welcome current France Rugby Union Defence coach Shaun Edwards to the show. In a rare interview, Shaun discusses transitioning from League to Union and how his late mother helped with the decision. Shaun talks coaching philosophy and how 'keeping it simple' helps when under the biggest pressure and strain. Shaun also touches on the game as it is now and how some of the new law adaptations have changed the game. Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)! 

In episode 1 of the brand new Season 3 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome world cup winner and the only point scorer in the final against a famous New Zealand side, Joel Stransky to the show! Joel discusses what needs to change in the game for Rugby Union as a product to improve. Joel delves into some of the inspirational leaders and coaches he worked with and what made them such high performers. Joel then reflects on his youth and how it paved the way for his success and the behaviours he learnt along the way! Joel finishes by giving unheard insight into the prep for the famous '95 world cup final and how he prepped for it. Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)! 

In episode 13 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome GJ Van Velze to the show. GJ talks through his early childhood and how his school life shaped his character. GJ touches on his time with the Blue bulls and his move to Saints came about after a conversation with a coach. GJ looks to explain how he found the culture shift in England compared to what he was used to as a South African in Pretoria. GJ describes the meeting he had with former Director of Rugby Dean Ryan that finally made him put off retiring and heading back to South Africa and instead take on a new challenge at the Worcester Warriors. GJ talks concussion and the blow that had him out for 12 months and how his rehab was to get back. GJ passionately talks about the business he created with the help of a former sponsor during his period out with concussion and how it looks to grow going forward. GJ tells us what the future holds for him. Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)! 

In episode 12 of 'Wind Yer Neck In' we welcome Worcester Warriors teammate and Springbok star Francois Hougaard to the show.  Francois begins by talking through his up bringing and how his family supported him and encouraged him to be driven and athletic. Francois talks us through his time at school, Paul Roos Gymnasium. How important it was there and what skills and life lessons he learnt. Francois discusses his steps into professional rugby and how moving to the Bulls in Pretoria and working with Fourie Du Preez shaped and accelerated his development.  Francois explains his development and how that forged the way for his Springbok career to flourish. Francois then looks at the highs and lows of being involved in international rugby and how he cherishes the experiences. Francois talks us through the process of moving into the Blitzboks which is the South African 7's team and the gruelling training that it took to win an Olympic bronze medal. Francois then explains to us how his move to the Worcester Warriors came about. Francois describes how he has enjoyed his time and thanks the fans for all their support.  Francois finally touches on his next move to Wasps just up the motorway and how exciting that is for him. Let us know what you think on Twitter (@WindYerNeck_In) and Instagram (windyerneck.in)!