Ali Williams: Rugby Icon to Football Boss - The Full Story

All Blacks great Ali Williams joins Justin Marshall, Jeremy Paul and Andy Rowe to discus his career and life after rugby. We cover the how a shower with his wife lead to the formation of Auckland AFC, how the All Blacks prepared to face the 2005 Lions and the lessons learned from the 2007 Rugby World Cup that led to victory in 2011. Wallaby James O'Conor also joins the show to reminisce about their time in Toulon playing for one of the greatest club sides ever assembled. AND... Ali Williams talks us through THAT cross field kick! Download SAILY in your app store and use our code GBRANZ at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase ✅ For further details go to https://saily.com/gbranz Chapters 02:56 The Birth of Auckland AFC 05:58 Community Engagement and Cultural Diversity 08:52 The Competitive Landscape of Sports in New Zealand 12:01 Collaboration Between New Zealand and Australia 15:06 Transitioning from Football to Rugby 17:58 Reflections on Competitive Spirit and Team Dynamics 18:29 On-Field Rivalries and Banter 22:18 Recognition and Legacy in Rugby 24:19 The Emotional Stakes of the British and Irish Lions 26:31 Reflecting on Career Highlights and Challenges 30:50 The Unique Culture of Toulon Rugby 35:13 The Impact of Team Dynamics and Leadership 41:29 Judicial Hearings - Bakkies Botha 42:05 Memories of Alley on the Field 47:15 Mental Strength and Team Dynamics 49:32 Lessons from World Cup Experiences 51:43 Influence of Family on Athletic Careers 54:00 Perspective from Personal Challenges 56:30 The Power of the Jersey 01:00:41 Ali Williams cross field kick 01:05:34 Legacy Beyond Medals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices