Episode 4 - Family, Faith, & Footy
Join us for another great episode as this week we host the inimitable Matafeo Johnny Leo’o. Colleague, friend, rugby player, coach, husband, dad, teacher and leader within the pasifika community we delve into Johnny’s playing years and the courage it takes to change careers. From Canterbury teams, Crusaders and time with Racing 92 over in France we hear about Johnny’s values, beliefs and what motivated him at different times throughout his career. Johnny opens up about mentors and key people in his life such as his dad, Steve Hansen, Richie McCaw and Fiso John Fiso.With his mantra of ‘just turn up’ coupled with some decent ball skills he explains how over and over again throughout his life timing has been everything. From driving himself around Paris hospitals at 3am to running beside cars as his training schedule, he entertains us with snippets of his professional life. He’s a great story teller and we can’t wait to share this episode with you.