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EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 49 MIN

Josh Navidi: Forced Retirement, the Neck Injury & Lions Memories | Rugby TTL Podcast

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Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker Josh Navidi on the neck injury that ended his career and life after the game.In this episode: the injury & retirement call; Wales & Lions highlights; the transition out of pro rugby; advice for young players.Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00.00:00 Passport Panic Intro00:17 New Studio Welcome00:34 Heart of Wales Sevens01:55 Flaming Unicorns Charity02:20 Neck Injury Retirement05:15 Life After Rugby06:06 England Rivalry Fire07:27 Welsh Rugby Turmoil10:04 Money, Depth and Regions11:34 Player Workload & Burnout12:45 Cap Rule Abroad Debate15:35 Signs of a Wales Rebuild18:26 Gatland Return and Legacy21:51 2019 Grand Slam Memories24:10 Alun Wyn Leadership27:35 Leadership Core Talk28:03 Gatland Training Intensity29:24 Brutal Drills Build Edge30:30 Lions Call-Up Chaos35:00 Tour Life Under COVID36:37 Keeping Shirts and Memories37:03 DJing and Pink Bar Pivot40:37 Building the Container Bar43:34 Music Roots and Big Gigs45:46 Career Moments to Relive47:56 Heart of Wales Sevens Plug48:59 Final Thanks and Sign OffWatch on YouTube: youtube.com/@RugbyTTLWebsite: rugbyttl.comInstagram: @rugby.ttlpod

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Former Wales and British & Irish Lions flanker Josh Navidi on the neck injury that ended his career and life after the game. In this episode: the injury & retirement call; Wales & Lions highlights; the transition out of pro rugby; advice for young players. Subscribe on YouTube (youtube.com/@RugbyTTL) · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · rugbyttl.com. ⏱ Add chapters from 00:00. 00:00 Passport Panic Intro 00:17 New Studio Welcome 00:34 Heart of Wales Sevens 01:55 Flaming Unicorns Charity...

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