{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/650020e41c04f7001129ed9d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dr. Ben O'Keefe - Abuse from Rugby Fans, 2023 Rugby World Cup, Was Richie McCaw A Cheat?","description":"<p>Dr. Ben O'Keefe is one of the world’s Best rugby referees.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>He is also a doctor who specializes in Ophthalmology (fancy word for eye stuff).</p><p><br></p><p>He made headlines for the death threats and social media backlash he experienced after he reffed the super rugby final this year between the Crusaders and the Chiefs.</p><p>At the time of releasing this episode he is busy representing New Zealand as an official referee at the RWC in France.&nbsp;His games include France Vs Uraguay, Japan Vs Argentina and South Africa Vs Ireland.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation we explore Ben’s journey from general medicine to ophthalmology, his passion for rugby, and how he balances both these intense careers. </p><p><br></p><p>I invited Ben on after he blew up on Instagram by sharing some of the gross comments he got after the super rugby final.&nbsp;Also, he is just an inspiring New Zealander who is kicking serious life goals and probably doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Radix Nutrition for sponsoring this episode.&nbsp;If you have not done so already, you can check out their incredible nutritional products at:</p><p>https://radixnutrition.co.nz/</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}