The Inquiry with Steve Hansen

Steve Hansen

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen may be best known for coaching the world’s greatest rugby team but his passion for racing and a decision to purchase a share in a promising racehorse who now goes by the name of Nature Strip has taken him on a journey of a lifetime.

For the inaugural edition of ‘The Inquiry’ we caught up with Steve to talk horses and rugby and here is what we found out.

 

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