For episode number 8, we were delighted to welcome Nick’s former team-mate, former England international and ex Premiership fly-half with Gloucester, Harlequins and London Irish to the Pod – England’s Head of Player Pathways and ‘A’ team coach Mark Mapletoft.

This is a fantastic episode which went on for an hour as Mark looked back over his career, the progression from the old amateur game to the new world of the professional when he was early in his career but also looking at his role with England and the development and discovery of players into the England Pathway from Under 18s into the full England side, through the Under 20s and ‘A’ XV.  And plenty of banter between the old team-mates as well!

Have a listen and please do let us know what you think!

ENJOY!!!!