This week Southland businessman Reece McDonald joins The Roar. He is one of the driving forces behind the annual Westpac Rescue Helicopter fundraising cycle ride from Frankton to Invercargill which happens on Friday 10 May.

We chat through his own personal experiences on the ride and using the service himself, while Nathan & Nick recall their own experiences with an event that is hoping to push through the million dollar mark in funds raised since the first ride in 2011.

You can help get them there by supporting via their GiveALittle page here: https://givealittle.co.nz/event/chopperbikeride24

Before that Logan, Nathan & Nick discuss Southland Boys High Schools winning start in Japan, the Southland Sharks' roster moves, more building blocks for the Southern Steel & Woodlands turnaround in Southland club rugby.

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