Being born in Leeds, growing up in England and New Zealand, and understanding your Samoan culture, there has been a lot of cultural influences Maddie Feaunati has taken in during her life so far. The Exeter Chiefs backrow forward opens up on coming to rugby late, growing up with her four sisters and the influence her dad has had on her from playing for Samoa to starring as Jonah Lomu alongside Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman.

She also tells England Rugby Podcast: O2 Inside Line about learning Māori culture, moving half away across the world by herself and how the personality and confidence of other Red Roses inspire her.

In this pod you will also hear from England team mates Sarah Bern and Amy Cokayne.

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