This week on Sportscafe, we sit down for an exclusive, up-close chat with All Blacks captain Scott Barrett – like you’ve never seen him before.

From being ambushed in his hotel room, to revealing what it’s really like growing up as a Barrett brother and why he could have gone pro in indoor volleyball, to his plans on life after footy – this is Scott raw, relaxed, and hilarious.

Plus:

• Marc’s wild dwarf jousting fantasy gets reviewed (and promptly shut down) by an actual expert

• Insta Clips of the Week – what’s on our feeds

• Cliff diving chaos

• A brutal Richard Loe yarn

• And an examination of Ric's supposed new eye condition

Watch or listen wherever you get podcasts – new episodes every Wednesday!