This is part 1 of a 2 part interview with is with professional rugby player Mathew Skipwith-Garland. Matt is a member of the 2019 Championship winning Bay of Plenty Steamers team (Mitre 10 Cup) and also a current member of the new China Lions franchise (Rapid Rugby). In part 1, our host Tj Olsen talks to Matt about growing up in Brisbane Australia & his progression through the early stages of his rugby career.