Johnny McNicholl- The Wales and Crusader star and his journey

One of the great lads of Welsh and NZ rugby Johnny McNicholl is on What a Lad this week, after returning to Super Rugby in red hot form!
Having started in Christchurch with Canterbury and the Crusaders, Johnny then spent 8 seasons over in Wales with the Scarletts as well as playing international rugby for Wales. Now he has returned to where it all started and is back with the Crusaders passing on his wisdom and ripping it up on the field.
Some bits that stood out in this chat were...
How setbacks early in his career fuelled him to work harder
The confidence Johnny has always had in his own ability
Why he decided to leave NZ rugby at a young age
How tough it was for him to miss out on the RWC with Wales
What made him send his address to a keyboard warrior
Some epic yarns including one of him fighting Ray Lee-Lo at training
As you'll hear the man they call J Mac is an absolute champion, someone who understands the game of rugby so well, he's always willing to help others and is just good value to be around.

[@JacobMcDonald27]

Legend

[@TheOrderoftheSigillite]

What a legend. I have loved watching Johnny play for the Scarlets for many years. One of the most skilful players ever to play in the Scarlets shirt. Glad to see he's back and doing well at the Crusaders.

[@whataladpodcast]

Such a good player and champion lad for sure.

[@tinymahuta]

Very very good player. One of those guys who was incredibly unlucky not to be called into the ABs in his prime.

[@whataladpodcast]

Agree!

[@gb-in-kobe]

Great stories - happy to see him back in the Crusaders jersey - he hasnt missed a beat

[@whataladpodcast]

Straight back into his work!

[@Matika_awatea]

Surely get Andrew hore on!!!

[@whataladpodcast]

Would love to!