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Heather du Plessis-Allan DriveJason Holland: All Blacks assistant coach on the team changes for the team's final game against FranceThe All Blacks selectors have rung 10 changes to the starting XV for Saturday's third and final test against France in Hamilton. Ethan de Groot, Fabian Holland, Patrick Tuipulotu, Ardie Savea and Rieko Ioane are the only players remaining from the last run-on side. Samisoni Taukei’aho, Tyrel Lomax, Samipeni Finau and Luke Jacobson come into the starting pack. The backline changes includes promotions for Cortez Ratima, Damian McKenzie, Quinn Tupaea, Anton Lienert-Brown, Sevu Reece and Ruben Love. All Blacks assistant coach Jason Holland says it's important to make changes - and he...2025-07-1704 min
Left of the LakeSamisoni Finau - MMA Fighter - Westlake CoachWe interviewed Samisoni "Soni" Finau about his MMA career and his current job teaching wrestling at Westlake High School. Episode Highlights Soni’s MMA journey and move from Alaska to Utah. Discussion about training at high altitude in Utah and its benefits. Childhood and early fighting influences: Boxing with family. The unique benefits of Jiu-Jitsu and its role in MMA. Humility and trust in martial arts training. Starting professional MMA career and first experiences in the ring. Debut professional fight: Victory with a pre-fight notice of 12 hours. Effect of COVID-19 on Soni’s fighting caree...2024-10-0321 min