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Exeter’s Chiefs: Poppy Leitch & Alex Tessier

January 23, 2025·1 hr 13 min·5 clips

Emily Scarratt and Natasha Hunt kick off with a Spice Girls-inspired intro, diving into women's rugby at Exeter.

This episode visits the University of Exeter to feature the Bucks women's rugby team and its coach, Exeter Chiefs player Poppy Leitch, alongside teammate Alex Tessier. Hosts Emily Scarratt and Mo Hunt explore Leitch's dual role as a player and a coach. The recording is part of the show's "Empower Her" program in partnership with Vodafone, which connects mentors and mentees. The hosts are embedded at a training session on the university's sports park, surrounded by campus branding. They discuss Leitch's position as the first centurion for the Exeter Chiefs women's team and her performances in the PWR. The conversation aims to understand how Leitch balances her responsibilities as a captain, player, and coach. Alex Tessier, a Canadian international, is also present on the pitch and joins the discussion. The setting is described as resembling a university open day, filled with promotional merchandise. One host humorously notes she is wearing rugby boots, though clarifies they may not be her own. The episode captures the atmosphere of an active training environment with mentors and mentees involved. Leitch is asked directly if she was nervous about the session being filmed. The tone is casual and observational, with the hosts physically present at the location. The style is conversational and interview-based, focused on personal insights from athletes. Listeners interested in women's rugby, coaching pathways, and athlete mentorship would enjoy this episode. Those preferring in-depth match analysis or topics not centered on development might find it less engaging.

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