Fijian Rugby Star Livai Natave Returns to Nadi, Eyes Pacific Nations Cup

It's always exciting to see top athletes return to their roots, and this recent Fiji Sun article highlights just that! Worcester Warriors loosehead prop Livai Natave has rejoined his former team, McDonald's Nadi, for their Skipper Cup matches. This move is part of his preparation for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup (PNC), where he hopes to represent the Flying Fijians.

Natave recently played a key role in Nadi's 31-26 victory over FMF Suva, a tough game that he says helped improve his fitness. He noted the difference in play style between overseas leagues and the Skipper Cup, describing the latter as more 'unstructured'. Despite this, Natave is contributing by sharing his professional experience, particularly with scrum techniques, with the Nadi players.

This year's PNC features four nations, with the Flying Fijians as defending champions. They are set to face Canada in the semi-final on September 12th in Osaka, Japan. It's fantastic to see such dedication from players like Natave, who are clearly committed to both their local clubs and national aspirations. His presence surely brings a boost to the team spirit in Nadi and inspires younger players.