Issue 175 NZ Rugby World Oct / Nov 2015
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With the ITM Cup underway this edition of the NZRPA Players Own has been edited by the Counties Manukau Steelers. What Provincial Union will be the next guest editors? PLAYERS IN BUSINESS ORMER NEW ZEALAND time like I did when I was a younger SEVENS COMMONWEALTH player. GOLD MEDALIST, BLUES, “I strongly encourage players to take SALE SHARKS PLAYER AND any opportunities they can get and if FCURRENT COUNTIES MANUKAU people want more from you, give it. I STEELER, ONOSAI AUVA’A STARTED have found by paying it forward, doors HIS OWN FRAMING BUSINESS WHEN have opened for me. HE DISCOVERED HOW COSTLY IT WAS I get to meet some amazing GOING TO BE TO GET HIS GROWING people who have incredible stories ONOSAI AND WIFE AMY COLLECTION OF PRIZED JERSEYS about where and how they got their FRAMED. memorabilia.“ and do it yourself. Unimpressed by the expense of Onosai offers special ‘player rates’ “People work really hard to get their framing, he and his wife Amy opened and his clients include Kieran Read, DJ memorabilia so we want to give it the their framing business based in Forbes, and Charles Piutau. respect it deserves so they can cherish Manukau City in 2013 and since then In business it is always important to it.” have tripled their orders. look for new ways to meet the client’s When he is not playing rugby or They deal with clients all over New needs, NZ Sportsframes now provide framing, the father of two is a marriage Zealand and have continued to invest a variety of options including a new celebrant and also offers special rates in the state of-the-art machinery double-sided glass case so you can for rugby players. which has sped up the framing process switch your memorabilia around to “I really enjoy doing weddings,” he which increased productivity to ensure display both sides. says. “It is great to be able to share in they deliver on their motto of being ‘the “This has been really popular for people’s special day and to be part of most affordable frames on the market’. jerseys or basketball shirts that have their new chapter in their lives. The 30 year-old said: “Even though names on the back,” said Onasai. “I have done quite a few rugby I am really enjoying my rugby and not NZ Sportsframes also sell an acrylic weddings and it is nice to see the boys ready to retire, I am conscious that I hinged box for those who need to grow and ready to commit to their need to work on a plan after rugby so change a jersey frequently and don’t partners, who have often been one of I can provide for my family, which is want the expense of having it totally the biggest supporters of their careers. why we started this venture. We are reframed every season and they do the We know that having a solid support building up our business while I am timeless traditional wooden frames. network around you is important and still playing and using the fantastic Onosai said: “Good service and that usually starts with the partner.” networking opportunities that being in memorabilia care are paramount rugby provides. for us. We want the clients’ special Web: www.nzsportsframes.co.nz “I will admit it is a bit busy now fitting possessions to be in great condition 20 Email: [email protected] everything in but I wouldn’t have it any years down the track, so we use special Twitter: nzsportsframes other way. However I am conscious materials to ensure they are preserved that time is money, so I don’t waste which you can’t do if you buy a frame “I strongly encourage players to take any opportunities they can get and if people want more from you, give it. I have found by paying it forward, doors have opened for me.” ONOSAI AUVA’A 72 // NZ RUGBY WORLD // OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015 “It’s easy to get caught up in the rugby world and forget about what happens when you hang up those boots.” TROY NATHAN ORMER GLASGOW “It’s easy to get caught up in the Due to demand he also launched WARRIORS, CONNACHT rugby world and forget about what his business at the NZ Fitness RUGBY, COUNTIES happens when you hang up those Expo 2015 in Auckland and found MANUKAU AND CHIEFS boots,” said Troy. this was the perfect platform to FPLAYER TROY NATHAN REALISED With a degree in sales and showcase his products and get his THAT PROFESSIONAL SPORTS IS A marketing and being a qualified name out there. CUT-THROAT INDUSTRY AND EVERY nutritionist and personal trainer Troy said: “From what I DAY WAS A BATTLE TO KEEP HIS it was obvious that his passion experienced, starting up a business POSITION. was within the health and fitness is all about timing. If you have a Optimum performance industry. great product and business plan in was critical and proper body Troy, now 31, has been living place but your timing is off then your management was the key to in Europe for almost nine years business won’t be received as well extending his career. and two years ago moved to Italy as it may have been if your timing Knowing your body, educating to play in the Italian Eccellenza was right, so make sure you have yourself and being proactive to competition. this key element on point before prevent these injuries in the first Starting up a business in a foreign starting up.” place is key. With his strenuous country was a bit daunting but with Troy believes a prehab warm-up training routine and the cold quite a bit of free time and most can help athletes avoid injury, while European winters, like many players, of the information and networking improving overall movement quality Troy found himself going from being done online it was a no- and promoting recovery. Although training to the physio on a regular brainer to start up the business injuries are inevitable, doing a basis. when he did. prehab-focused warm-up can help At Glasgow Warriors the team Troy felt that with all the contacts create a stronger, more mobile and were introduced to a compulsory 20 he had made during his rugby career therefore resilient body. It will also minutes of Prehab daily. it was important to keep in contact allow you to work your hardest, Although he had already known with the players he played with and meaning maximum benefits from and used foam rollers before, he against over the years and to utilize your workouts. had never understood the benefits these contacts to help promote his of regular use and felt that it was product and educate the public on TROY PREHAB FOCUSES ON A THREE an unknown area to most people the many benefits of Prehab. ‘S’ PRINCIPLE; and therefore saw an opening in the 1. SOFT TISSUE WORK – Using foam market. roller, foot massage ball, trigger From there he started point ball researching Prehab and the 2. STRETCHING – Using resistant equipment needed to effectively band stretch and strengthen your body. 3. STRENGTHENING - Using Four years ago Troy incorporated resistant band daily pre-habilitation into his routine which he said made him Prehab packs start from $85 which athletically faster, stronger and includes a foam roller, foot massage in the best shape of his life. More ball, trigger point ball, a stretching DJ FORBES & TROY NATHAN AT importantly it extended his career a THE NZ FITNESS EXPO and prehab exercise band and few extra years and his income. phone application with instruction So passionate about Prehab Troy launched Troy Prehab in Italy videos and photos to teach you how he started a business selling the six months ago and currently has to use it. This is all backed up with equipment. With the end of his many sports teams and Olympic 24 hour contact service! rugby career in sight he started to athletes using and reaping the www.troyprehab.com think about life after rugby. benefits of his pack. Email: [email protected] If you are a player in business let us know so we can help share your business story. Email [email protected] OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015 // NZ RUGBY WORLD // 73 ITM Cup is underway so we have asked our mates around the country to send us photos of what they are up to – we bribed them with a free lunch to get their photos, so congratulations to Waikato who have won the free lunch for their photo. PICTURES FROM THE TARANAKI PROVINCES AUCKLAND WAIKATO HAWKES BAY CANTERBURY SOUTHLAND BAY OF PLENTY NORTHLAND NORTH HABOUR WELLINGTON OTAGO TASMAN MANAWATU COUNTIES MANUKAU 74 // NZ RUGBY WORLD // OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2015 WHAT WE ARE READING UNLEASHING GREATNESS In Sport and Life Through the Pathway of Courage by David Galbraith AVID GALBRAITH IS A REGISTERED LISA CARRINGTON CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST, SPECIALISING IN KAYAKING OLYMPIC GOLD MEDALIST AND WORLD PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY IN THE SPORTING CHAMPION AND BUSINESS ARENAS. HE CURRENTLY WORKS “TO BUY, OR NOT TO BUY? IT DWITH THE CHIEFS SUPER RUGBY TEAM, THE ALL BLACKS IS UP TO YOU, BUT IF YOU’RE SEVENS, NEW ZEALAND WOMENS SEVENS, NZ BMX TEAM, ASKING ME I THINK IT’S AN NZ GOLF AND A NUMBER OF OLYMPIC ATHLETES. INVESTMENT. We all need a little What people are saying about this book: help now and then, and I think David Galbraith can help you WAYNE SMITH on the journey to unleash your GLOBAL RUGBY ICON greatness.