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All Whites Star Played While Drunk

October 24, 2025 / 00:47

This episode discusses alcoholism, personal struggles, and playing rugby for New Zealand. The guest shares a story about drinking before a significant game.

The guest recounts a night before a rugby match in New Zealand, where he sought help from his physio for sleep. He reveals his battle with alcoholism and the pressure of performing in front of family and friends.

He describes waking up still drunk and flying to Wellington for the match, reflecting on his mental state and the choices he made. The guest emphasizes the impact of his addiction on his life and career.

This candid conversation highlights the challenges athletes face with mental health and substance abuse, particularly in high-pressure situations.

TL;DR

A rugby player's struggle with alcoholism before a hometown game.

Video

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Here I am drunk playing for New Zealand.
00:00:03
It was the night before the game. I went
00:00:05
to see my physio. Remember, Domin, I'm
00:00:07
an alcoholic. I'm an alcoholic. And I I
00:00:09
said to him, "Look, have you got
00:00:11
anything that can help me sleep? I'm so,
00:00:13
you know, sort of hyped up about playing
00:00:15
in front of my hometown and my friends
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and family that going to be there
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tomorrow. Haven't played in New Zealand
00:00:19
for 5 years." So he pulled out a bottle
00:00:21
of Kgak, woke up the next morning in my
00:00:24
bed and still drunk. Flew down to
00:00:26
Wellington, played again Fman that
00:00:28
night. I'm thinking what have I done and
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what have I how I've come back to New
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Zealand and here I am drunk playing for
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New Zealand. You know, my mates and my
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family's here and that and thinking what
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sane person would do that. Obviously, I
00:00:42
wasn't sane. You know, I was I have
00:00:43
mental issues with my drinking and I was
00:00:46
an alcoholic.

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Episode Highlights

  • Facing Alcoholism Before the Game
    The night before a big match, he grapples with his alcoholism and the pressure of performing.
    “I'm so hyped up about playing in front of my hometown and my friends.”
    @ 00m 13s
    October 24, 2025
  • Drunk in New Zealand
    He reflects on playing while drunk, questioning his sanity amidst family and friends' presence.
    “What have I done and how I've come back to New Zealand?”
    @ 00m 28s
    October 24, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Night Before the Game00:03
  • Alcohol Struggles00:07
  • Hometown Pressure00:13
  • Self-Reflection00:35

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