The first Tairāwhiti rugby stars to grace the world stage emerged with the 1924 Invincibles.
It's been over 100 years since the 1924-1925 All Blacks, including fullback Geoge Nepia and halfback Jimmy Mill, were feted as all-conquering warriors after the team sailed into Wellington.
Performance coach Owen Eastwood is looking back on this piece of history as part of a new podcast - and he joined Piney to discuss further.
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James McOnie: The Crowd Goes Wild host on the All Whites getting beaten by England
11:14

Johnny McNicholl: Crusaders fullback on the team beating the Blues 52-31
07:08

Mathew Gower: World Rookie Woodchopping Champion talks victory in Budapest
06:22