Grant Fox on All Blacks Legacy, Fatherhood & Ryan Fox’s Golfing Rise

In the history of rugby in New Zealand there have been a total of 1,223 All Blacks.

Of that elite group, a much smaller number go on to be known as All Black legends.

GRANT FOX most definitely has legend status- he is a genuine New Zealand rugby icon.

He wore the number 10 jersey and is considered one of the greatest goal kickers of all time.

He was part of the team that won the first ever Rugby World Cup in 1987.

When he retired as a player, his involvement with the sport continued in the roles of coach, broadcaster and All Black selector.

He is also the dad to one of the world’s top golfers.

In this brutally honest and wide-ranging conversation, the man known as “Foxy” opens-up like never before.

I think, and hope, this will be one of those conversations that leaves a lasting impact.

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CHAPTERS

0:00 Who is Grant Fox? 15:50 Early Years and Family 25:30 Remembering the Great Martin Crow 40:50 The Start of His All Blacks Career 56:20 His First World Cup 1:12:00 The 1991 World Cup and Becoming Public Enemy #1 1:18:30 Media & Public Criticism 1:36:15 Getting an MBE 1:40:00 Relationship with Rugby Now 1:49:50 Final Reflections