Show Notes
Jax and Gabby are joined this week by Olympic and World Cup silver medalist, Fancy Bermudez. The rovers chat about the France loss at the weekend, how the team mentally supports each other through these moments and what they need to improve on for the matches against England in Ontario. Fancy and Gabby also open up about the selection process and how to stay positive when they aren't on the team sheet for an upcoming fixture. Follow the show on instagram @rugbyroverspod On R...
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