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Jason Ryan reflects on the moment he was asked to become an All Blacks coach…

April 07, 202500:44
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I don't think you can ever expect that
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you'll coach the All Blacks. You know,
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it's more than just a rugby team. It's a
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special environment to be a part of and
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only a select few get to represent their
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country. So, I I didn't expect that it
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could be me or should be me. The first
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person that I called was Razer. Rang him
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before my wife, before my family,
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anyone. I said, "Mate, I just want to
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let you know there's something going on
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here." Why was that important to you?
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Cuz I care about him and he's given me
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big opportunities. You know, he gave me
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an opportunity first coach together, you
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know, in representative level. We went
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to Brazil together pretty much
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volunteering to go and help out those
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guy. I I had a long relationship with
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them that I valued. There was a
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professional component and the personal
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one and the personal one's very
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important to me.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the emotional and personal connections that shape the world of rugby coaching. The guest reflects on the gravity of being chosen to coach the All Blacks, a team that transcends mere sport to embody national pride and identity. With heartfelt anecdotes, they share the significance of relationships in their journey, particularly with a mentor who played a pivotal role in their career. This episode is a poignant exploration of ambition, gratitude, and the bonds that fuel success in high-stakes environments.

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Episode Highlights

  • Coaching the All Blacks
    A coach reflects on the honor and surprise of being selected for the All Blacks.
    “I didn't expect that it could be me or should be me.”
    @ 00m 08s
    April 07, 2025
  • Valuing Relationships
    The coach highlights the importance of personal connections in his career.
    “Cuz I care about him and he's given me big opportunities.”
    @ 00m 20s
    April 07, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Unexpected Honor00:08
  • Personal Connections00:40