{"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/692d4e869b21443f8511c222?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Hadleigh Parkes- What a Lad","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/672025929b2f915baecb63dc/1764576843098-89c969e7-5ae2-44ec-b188-3610f64335c5.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>The Welsh Rugby superstar Hadleigh Parkes is one of the great stories in rugby! A self described battler who played for Manawatu, Auckland, the Blues and the Hurricanes and at one point nearly walked away from the game altogether! It wasn't until a life changing call, a change of mindset and a move to Wales where he quickly turned himself into one of the best midfielders in the World!</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode here are some of the things we talk about:</p><p>- The glory days of ripping it up for Palmy boys with a stacked 1st XV side.</p><p>- Crazy stories from playing in South Africa</p><p>- The mindset shift that changed his entire career</p><p>- Why he felt it was so important to learn the Welsh national anthem</p><p>- Two tries on debut for Wales</p><p>- How he played in a Rugby World Cup with a broken hand!</p><p>- He answers all your questions!</p><p>- And so many more great yarns</p><p><br></p><p>Anyone who has played with Hadleigh will know he is one of the all time champion lads. The teammate you just you to be around. Such a humble man who has always enjoyed a good time! I'm sure you'll enjoy this one with the great man.</p>","author_name":"Presented by Betcha"}