With the women's Rugby World Cup just around the corner, Black Ferns star winger Ayesha Leti-I'iga joins John Day in Day In The Life on DSPN, going in-depth on the team's preparation, pressure, and plentiful laughs. Leti-I'iga reveals the squad’s focus on connection, their evolving game plan, and why England’s home advantage for the World Cup advantage won’t faze them. he shares with John her humble beginnings - doing paper runs in Wellington to a surprise start in rugby - and reflects on learning from legends like Portia Woodman-Wickliffe. She talks about Alan Bunting’s “people first” coaching style, the ongoing influence of Wayne Smith, and the role her grandparents play in her journey. Plus, there’s even a cheeky story about hugging the King. Click here for the DSPN website Instagram: @martindevlin_dspn TikTok: @martindevlin_dspn YouTube: @DevlinSportsPodcastNetwork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DSPN - Devlin Sports Podcast Network • 1 August 2025
Ayesha Leti-I'iga: Inside Black Ferns' Rugby World Cup Build-up - Can They Go Back-to-Back?
