Teaching children healthy habits should be a pillar of education from the earliest age. Jonny Sexton, Ireland, and Leinster Rugby Capitan share this idea, as he became an ambassador for Laya Super Troopers, a program that encourages school children and their families to enjoy a healthier, balanced lifestyle. 

1 million school children in Ireland have taken part in Laya Super Troopers since 2014, it has grown to be the largest holistic health program in Irish primary schools!

Johnny Sexton joined Kieran to explain more about the initiative...

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