{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/672025929b2f915baecb63dc/68f4484359323046cac613d8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tom Christie- What a Lad","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672025929b2f915baecb63dc/1760861616337-45ecd77f-c867-4948-9238-025fd8f7bbf2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Tom Christie is one of the toughest workhorses in New Zealand rugby.</p><p>In this episode the multiple Super Rugby champion opens up on leadership, injuries, and why he’s leaving the Crusaders to chase a new challenge with Newcastle’s Red Bulls.</p><p>From captaining the NZ U20s to battling setbacks and rediscovering his love for the game, this is Tom Christie like you’ve never heard him before.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we chat about...</p><p>How he learnt to tackle as a young fella</p><p>What it meant leading the NZ U20s side</p><p>Life at the Crusaders and what it takes to stay consistent</p><p>How his mindset has changed around topping the tackle count</p><p>The injury battles and how he rebuilt his confidence</p><p>His honest reflections on missing All Blacks selection</p><p>How he's handled non selection better than anyone I have worked with</p><p>Why he's decide to move to Newcastle and the next chapter of his journey</p><p>And heaps more.</p><p><br></p><p>As you'll hear, Tom is such a champion and has played a massive part of the Crusaders success during his time. He's one of the most self aware and articulate players I have coached. While players love playing with him cause they just know he will never let you down. He is a lad!</p>","author_name":"Presented by Betcha"}