As a South African we called Josh an “Yster of a player” direct translation “Iron of a player” meaning he was a hell of a player and hard as steel! Respect
I've been watching a lot of vids of Americans "discovering" Jonah Lomu lately and in many of the movements leading to the big guy's tries, Josh featured prominently. After McCaw's exploits I'd really forgotten just how good Josh was. Gee, he was awesome, the kind of loosie that even if McCaw was on the open-side I'd still be looking at fitting into the team somehow. Truly top class flanker, his backing up and support play were second to none.
Great interview, great man, great All Black. Man they all seem to get pretty knocked around, with lasting effect. Something I didn't realise until podcasts with the ex-players. So for what its worth, thanks for everything you have put yourself through, for the game and for our country. 🖤
Played against him in colts grade club rugby in Dunedin around 1990. He was a rangey skinny gangly mother with a mop of longish hair back then and he carved our team up from openside. Fast and elusive and had already made a name for himself despite, as he said, not making any of the age group rep teams.
Im a South African , i called my son after Josh . My second son is called Duane after Duane Vermeulen .My dog is called Siya and if i must have a cat i would call it Jasper , after Jasper Wiese😂
growing in Hawkes Bay I used to go to Fantasyland a lot - they had that big pond full of ducks you could paddle out in a canoe or row boat - I think they nick named it the duck itch pond lol good times
As a Springbok supporter-Josh, what a great player-wonderful interview-humble hero! Really appreciated your contribution during the 95 World Cup.
As a South African we called Josh an “Yster of a player” direct translation “Iron of a player” meaning he was a hell of a player and hard as steel! Respect
One of the best No. 7s ever! Gave it everything. Particularly good at regathering his own kicker's halfway kickoffs.
Truly enjoyed this episode. Josh is such a great storyteller with a sense of humour while at it. Hats off to you for not interupting him👍
I've been watching a lot of vids of Americans "discovering" Jonah Lomu lately and in many of the movements leading to the big guy's tries, Josh featured prominently. After McCaw's exploits I'd really forgotten just how good Josh was. Gee, he was awesome, the kind of loosie that even if McCaw was on the open-side I'd still be looking at fitting into the team somehow. Truly top class flanker, his backing up and support play were second to none.
Right??? And he was sandwiched in between MJ and RM at 7. Wow!!
Great interview, great man, great All Black. Man they all seem to get pretty knocked around, with lasting effect. Something I didn't realise until podcasts with the ex-players. So for what its worth, thanks for everything you have put yourself through, for the game and for our country. 🖤
The man Joshy!! ❤
Played against him in colts grade club rugby in Dunedin around 1990. He was a rangey skinny gangly mother with a mop of longish hair back then and he carved our team up from openside. Fast and elusive and had already made a name for himself despite, as he said, not making any of the age group rep teams.
These long forms are Rogan territory & I’m here for it each week.
Great pod Dom
Im a South African , i called my son after Josh . My second son is called Duane after Duane Vermeulen .My dog is called Siya and if i must have a cat i would call it Jasper , after Jasper Wiese😂
amazing interview! Love Joshy! My favorite 7!
It was PS1. It was released 96-97 and it was fricken awesome....
Awesome Josh... Ur perfect bigman!!!
Loved all the stuff about Tree.
RWC 95 was a great time to be alive in South Africa...hope to live to see another RWC in South Africa...we deserve it !!
It loses something when they have it over mulitple countries snd europe in particular.
Awesome
Legend...
Josh, Iceman.. Zinnie.. 😮😮😮Proper boys...
growing in Hawkes Bay I used to go to Fantasyland a lot - they had that big pond full of ducks you could paddle out in a canoe or row boat - I think they nick named it the duck itch pond lol good times
Moral of the story. Don't play Rugby.
Josh is a cool dude., but just say what you think man Forget the PC crap. Glad I left NZ 20 years ago.
They won’t be hosting the cup again
Probably never again!
Best bit,they don’t know it yet!
They've won 3 rwcs away from home. They don't give a fu** abt you little man😂😂😂
Perhaps take night classes if possible 🤷♂️
Learning to read helps ah
Replying to urself... 😂😂😂Wanker