Heremaia is a 24 year old winger who has played for Northland, and this year made his debut for The Crusaders against the Fijian Drua. He played for The Blues, club rugby for Auckland Grammar and he came through the academy at Counties Manukau, being selected for a New Zealand U20s camp. We’ve loved watching him break through tackles and make some great runs. We’ve wanted to talk to him for a while so we’re really happy he’s here.

Today we are lucky enough to have Jamie Hannah with us.

Jamie is a 21 year old lock for The Crusaders. He made his debut for the Crusaders in 2023 when he played against the Brumbies. He played for the New Zealand Under 20’s team in 2021.

Today we have Amy Rule with us.

Amy is a tight-head prop for Matatū and Canterbury. She has played professional rugby in Aussie for the Brumbies. She was also part of the women's Rugby World Cup winning team.

Today we had Macca Springer with us.

Macca is a rugby player for the Crusaders and the Tasman Mako. He also played in the u20 New Zealand World Cup Team. The positions that Macca plays are Wing and Fullback. It’s also his 21st birthday on Friday.

We are so lucky to have Rivez Reihana joining us today.

Rivez currently plays for the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific and Northland in the Bunnings NPC. Rivez plays Fly-Half and Fullback.

Laura Bayfield is a professional rugby player who plays lock for Canterbury in the FPC and Matatū in Super Rugby Aupiki. Laura has also played rep rugby for the Black Ferns 15. Her skills don't end there though, she is also a New Zealand Army Engineer (who also loves Moana).

Today we are very lucky to have the new head coach of the mighty Crusaders, Rob Penney with us.

Rob is a former rugby union player who played as a loose forward for Canterbury. Rob has coached lots of teams including Canterbury, the Waratahs, The New Zealand under 20s and so many more.

Sam is a lock for Canterbury in the Bunnings NPC and he also plays for the Blues in the Super Rugby Pacific competition. He was selected for New Zealand Schools as well as being a New Zealand Under-20 trialist. His Super Rugby debut was in 2021.