The incredible story of Ben Ryan's journey to Olympic glory with Fiji | House of Rugby Best Bits #2

Alex Payne and James Haskell reflect on their three shows with the former Olympic champion Ben Ryan - who coached Fiji to glory at the Rio Games - and hear some of his remarkable stories. From cursed players to 10 pain au chocolats for breakfast, this is an hour of storytelling you won't want to miss.
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[@henrymaravu8734]

What a tale!! Fiji was fortunate allowing Ben Ryan to mentor the Fiji Team. Over the years as the game evolved no one in Fiji had the credentials to "sharpen those blade" Mr Ryan have really revolutionised the game. A mentor who brought the best out in the team, understood what is required and he gained respect from the men. A Team Coach! A Team Player! Thank you Sir

[@Gonenivitty]

Thank you Ben for personally knowing the players and mentioning their names and backgrounds, respect

[@dave260161]

Could listen to Ben Ryan all day long.

[@JOE_co_uk]

A mind like no other 🤯

[@manasabolenaivalu7767]

Bula joe..from fiji in UK..wonderful interview with the two gentleman..🇫🇯🇬🇧

[@sol3427]

Definitely support Ben Ryan as a Fijian Rugby Supporter.

[@shaggy4344]

Worked with fijians many times in the army and great lads.Definitely had to hide my stash of sweets when been on exercise as they vanish if found 😂

[@ivericikaitoga837]

Hahahaha 😂😂🤣😂.... Have you asked if they want a sweet m8. 🤣😂😂😂

[@shaggy4344]

@@ivericikaitoga837 only made that mistake once as I saw my exercise stash dissappear in about 2 days.There was 6 weeks worth 😳

[@Samizouza]

That's why it's "unwise" to have snacks around Fijians, they might finish the whole thing once they find out. 😉😆

[@shaggy4344]

@@Samizouza I found that out the hard way 😂😂🤣🤣

[@peanutbutterjellt]

This is brilliant. Shows how regressive the RFU is.

[@richardstrange7629]

Brilliant first time , Brilliant 2nd time , If England Rugby doesn't invest in Ben Ryan they are fools !!!

[@fergytheprop]

Best guest by far.

[@calebstephan2083]

That's a rumor. Ben is always welcomed to Fiji.

[@patrickchilds2987]

Fantastic pod, Ben Ryan is so intresting

[@f1j11slander4]

😂😂😂at the start of the second half of the show, you could hear Hasks heavy open mouth breathing 😂😂

[@kkor5849]

Awesome clip...big fan of the programme and as a pacific islander i very much enjoyed the insight ben brought...thanks again guys and good job on the quiz hass...

[@taimike6065]

It's not Mr Ben Ryan. The man is a FIJIAN AND A CHIEF and his name is RATU Peni Raiyani Latianara 😉 RATU: title given to a fijian chief. #legend.

[@EsBeeQue]

Vinaka Chief Mike...🤦‍♂️😉🤣

[@calummoran4626]

You should have an icon to show you which episode the clips are from - it's clearer here as Ben Ryan was in only three episodes, but the episode last week would have been that much better if that had been included in a corner or something.

[@nielgo670]

I am from Fiji and i don't think Ben Ryan is blacklisted. In fact, he is one of the most lovable guys in Fiji. Ratu Ben is our fav white guy! He is more famous in Fiji than Chris Hemsworth or any hollywood actor.

[@siyasinya4778]

What are the rumours that u r blacklisted?

[@cybertrophic]

Anyone know why we couldn’t have this guy and Conor O’Shea as the England management team?

[@ayabaki]

James Haskell needs to not talk too much

[@JOE_co_uk]

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[@willycagibulakamenio8861]

Haskell really didn't have interject that much...spoiled Ben Ryan's stories.

[@charlier1032]

Totoka Ratu Peni

[@simonford6630]

first time ive ever since this podcast what a terrible shame for fijian rugby ,,,,,, the irb should be bloody ashamed.

[@kaulevusara]

This dude in the middle is annoying

[@jonetrasigare9011]

🤣🤣🤣

[@sooooowhat]

Yeeaahh 🤭

[@mamar5606]

Ben should give him a slap 👊

[@buladude679]

1st

[@jonebaleiwai5067]

JOE IS VERY TALKATIVE WE DON'T WANT TO LISTEN TO HIM WE WANT TO HEAR FROM BEN