Justin Tipuric: “Too Small To Be A Backrow“, Welsh Memories, Rugby World Cups and Lions Tours!

Justin Tipuric joins us to discuss his career so far. The recently internationally retired backrow talks about his first experience of rugby, at Trebanos RFC, his development path, and his debut with the Ospreys (Alongside All Blacks icon, Jerry Collins!). His first taste of international rugby, his Six Nations debut against Ireland, his experiences in the World Cups, and the Lions tours he has featured in. As well as how difficult it can be to spend time away from family, dealing with injuries, and staying at the highest level for so long. 00:00 - Introduction 01:32 - Early Life In Wales 03:34 - Trebanos RFC 07:30 - The Origin Of The Blue Cap 08:30 - Development Path And Wales Under 20’s 10:52 - The Ospreys 17:05 - First International Cap 18:25 - Ireland v Wales 19:27 - Rugby World Cup Memories 21:58 - Wales v England 2013 25:00 - The Decision To Retire 29:15 - The Next Generation For Wales 30:30 - Would You Change Anything? 31:08 - The 3 Lions Tours 33:16 - Balancing Family Life 36:10 - Proudest Moment This is the official channel for the Guinness Six Nations - Rugby’s Greatest Championship ⬇️ Subscribe for highlights, interviews, features, classic archive and more! ⬇️