You've got to be committed. It comes down to setting yourself goals as an individual. In rugby you have team goals that you strive for, but you also set yourself simple goals that are achievable. It helps to write them down so you understand what you need to do, and what your focus is. Put them on your wall, then each time you wake up, you'll see them. Then you can just tick them off once you've achieved them.
My father's a keen sportsman, and so is my mother. My mother's brothers all played international rugby for Samoa. That's where I got my dreams from. - Filo Tiatia
My father's a keen sportsman, and so is my mother. My mother's brothers all played international rugby for Samoa. That's where I got my dreams from.
- Filo Tiatia
You've got to be committed. It comes down to setting yourself goals as an individual. In rugby you have team goals that you strive for, but you also … - Filo Tiatia
You've got to be committed. It comes down to setting yourself goals as an individual. In rugby you have team goals that you strive for, but you also …
When you're not playing your head can drop, and you can get a bit negative. I try to tell them that there are a lot of things they can't control, sel… - Filo Tiatia
When you're not playing your head can drop, and you can get a bit negative. I try to tell them that there are a lot of things they can't control, sel…
One of the highlights of my career was playing first class rugby for my province, which was Wellington. Another highlight was playing first class rug… - Filo Tiatia
One of the highlights of my career was playing first class rugby for my province, which was Wellington. Another highlight was playing first class rug…
At the age of five or six I just used to kick the ball with both feet. I wasn't very good to start with but I practised and practised. Once I finally… - Filo Tiatia
At the age of five or six I just used to kick the ball with both feet. I wasn't very good to start with but I practised and practised. Once I finally…
Always have a plan B and C, because if it doesn't work out there are other things you can focus on. It's important to have a balance to your life, re… - Filo Tiatia
Always have a plan B and C, because if it doesn't work out there are other things you can focus on. It's important to have a balance to your life, re…
Everybody likes to indulge in a bit of ice-cream and junk food. If you want to be a top player you've got to be sensible in terms of what you eat. - Filo Tiatia
Everybody likes to indulge in a bit of ice-cream and junk food. If you want to be a top player you've got to be sensible in terms of what you eat.
I'm the granddaddy of this side. I'm the oldest person playing in the team, so I've got a mentoring role. I've been around the tracks and achieved a … - Filo Tiatia
I'm the granddaddy of this side. I'm the oldest person playing in the team, so I've got a mentoring role. I've been around the tracks and achieved a …
We have nutritionists to advise us on what to eat, in terms of our protein and carbohydrate intake. It's really important that you get a good balance. - Filo Tiatia
We have nutritionists to advise us on what to eat, in terms of our protein and carbohydrate intake. It's really important that you get a good balance.
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