Sir John Kirwan - Fear, anxiety and mental health in elite sports

Sir John Kirwan is a former All Black and Head Coach. He played for New Zealand for over a decade, and was one of the highest scorers in international rugby union history. He was part of the New Zealand team that won the first Rugby World Cup in 1987. He is the former head coach of the Auckland Blues in Super Rugby, and the Japan and Italy national teams. Since his playing days, he has opened up to New Zealand and shared his personal story of depression, resilience and hope. His journey has led him to an active involvement with mental health awareness campaigns in New Zealand where he speaks openly about his battle. JK is passionate about mental health within sport and also putting an end to suicide, he helps thousands of people and students each year.