After Nature Strip won the Moir Stakes last month,Hansen,who is in Japan at the Rugby World Cup with the tournament favourites,was straight on the phone to Waller.
“How’s my horse?” Hansen asked.
“How’s my rugby team?” Waller fired back.
A quick catch-up for both ensued and both men left pleased with the conversation,knowing their respective champions were in safe hands.
“He’s great guy. I haven’t talked to him for while,he and I are pretty busy at the moment,” Waller said.
Hansen will be glued to the television in Japan when Nature Strip runs in The Everest next Saturday. Fortunately,the race doesn't clash with the All Blacks quarter-final,which is scheduled for Sunday.