Mark Nawaqanitawase: Rugby's Most Wanted Man
Fresh off an NRL Grand Final win with the Sydney Roosters, Wallaby, Olympian, Kangaroo and State of Origin winner Mark Nawaqanitawase joins us in the studio. At just 26, he’s one of the hottest properties in world rugby.We hear about fainting on day two of Roosters pre-season, why league is a game of “finding comfort in the darkness”, and the incredible skills that went viral. He also explains what he plans to bring back to union.We also get into his mum’s brutal verdict on his career, his Fijian and Italian roots, Ferraris, and life with the Roosters. Then there’s his move to Japan with the Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights, the 2027 Rugby World Cup, and which jersey he’ll be wearing.
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📑CHAPTERS
00:00 🛞 Series 7 Is Sponsored By Continental Tyres
03:04 💪 Mark Takes On Grip Strength
05:49 🌟 Growing Up and Heroes
07:54 🏫 School Sports and Mum Rules
15:49 🔥 NRL Fitness and Skills
31:01 🇯🇵 Japan Move and Next Steps
36:22 🦘 Wallabies Debut and Eddie
39:55 👕 Choosing A Jersey
48:02 🤝 Roosters Brotherhood
53:43 🏎️ Ferrari Dreams
56:50 🌏 Fijian & Italian Roots
01:01:50 🏆 World Cup Ambitions
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