Louis Ludik's Ulster Rugby Success to South African BBQs | Hellbent | S2E31

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In this episode of the Here's The Craic Podcast we have ex-professional Ulster Rugby player Louis Ludik! Louis moved to Northern Ireland in 2014 when he signed with Ulster Rugby where he stayed for 8 years. Now he is the co-owner of the successful South African inspired meat brand Hellbent. Check Hellbent out at the link below, https://www.instagram.com/wearehellbent/ Follow our Instagram: / heresthecraic Check out our other socials and be sure to listen to our Podcast! https://linktr.ee/heresthecraic Check out our sponsors: https://smart-mortgages.co.uk/ Take the mortgage readiness quiz: https://aaron-odq2rfkf.scoreapp.comhttps://beacons.ai/smartmortgages