Waratahs hooker John Ulugia had dreams of playing an Aussie Rules grand final at the MCG when he was growing up in Melbourne. But the AFL’s loss has been Super Rugby’s gain as the 24-year-old settles into a professional life in the front row.

Waratahs flanker Chris Alcock is well and truly living the dream as he takes his first steps in the professional arena – his own as a six-year-old!