Rugby Great Adam Ashley-Cooper on The Lions Tour and his Love of Footy on Who’s the Boss?
Who's The Boss?Show Notes
Join Adam Peacock and Glen Boss as they sit down with Wallabies great Adam Ashley-Cooper for an engaging and wide-ranging conversation that dives into his life, legendary rugby career, and the strong connection he’s built with teammates and fans alike.
In this episode, Adam opens up about his incredible journey—from his early days in rugby to becoming one of the most capped Wallabies of all time. He reflects on the highs and lows of playing on the world stage, including his appearances in three Rugby World Cups, his time with the Waratahs and overseas stints in France and Japan, and the evolution of the game over the years. With trademark honesty and humour, Adam shares unforgettable stories from the locker room, tales of triumph and challenge, and what rugby has taught him on and off the field.
So sit back, plug in your headphones, and enjoy an unforgettable chat with one of Australian rugby’s most respected and entertaining figures.
00:00 Intro 04:42 Big race riders 09:33 Adam Ashley-Cooper joins the couch 14:18 British and Irish Lions on the way 15:05 Adam's first experience playing the Lions 17:25 Lions entourage 18:34 Joe Schmidt with the new group 23:12 What Nation of the Lions is the best to drink with? 25:33 Best thing about Rugby Union 28:12 Adam's career travels 29:44 What was better, France or Japan? 31:20 Playing in Japan 33:00 Playing in France 37:18 Arc de Triomphe story 40:46 Why was Winx so good? 42:35 Biggest asset to Adam's game 44:55 Comeback for classic Wallabies game 49:20 Australia's chances against the Lions 52:48 Hearing the crowd during a race 1:02:35 Bossy's Best
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