Ellis Genge: Springbok Rivalry, Bristol's Season, Borthwick's England

Dan Biggar catches up with Ellis Genge for a Walk & Talk, covering everything from grassroots rugby and leadership to England, the Lions and life at Bristol.

Ellis chats about his role with the Gallagher Touchline Academy and why getting more young people into rugby is something he's passionate about. He also looks back on his own journey through the game, growing up playing rugby in a state school and finding his way to the very top. The pair dive into Bristol Bears' frustrating season, the incredible Premiership-winning run with Leicester Tigers, and what it's really like leading teams and players in some of rugby's biggest environments. There's plenty of England chat too, with Ellis giving his thoughts on Steve Borthwick, the challenge of taking on South Africa, and whether this England side is ready to compete with the world's best. Along the way, he shares a few stories from the Lions tour, discusses the toughest teams he's faced, and names the scrum opponent who's given him the hardest time over the years.

0:00 Gallagher Touchline Academy
5:44 Bristol's Season in Review
11:34 Steve Borthwick's Evolution
17:40 England's Six Nations
28:00 The Magic of The Lions Tour
33:00 The Best Scrummager