The NSW Waratahs have recruited a 120 kilo winger from the Wests Tigers who, besides having the speed and power required to score Jonah Lomu-like tries, was blessed with the ice-cool nerves and safe hands needed to deliver a baby.
Imposing 23-year-old Yasawa Islander and Fiji born Taqele Naiyaravoro, who stands 190cm tall and was linked to Cronulla and Canberra before he accepted the Waratah's offer, was recruited by the Wests Tigers from New Zealand two years ago where he played union after a Kiwi talent scout spotted him starring for his school team in Suva.
Naiyaravoro, who had terrorised his opponents in the NRL's second-tier NSW Cup competition, faced fierce competition for a spot on the Wests Tigers wing behind Pat Richards, David Nofoaluma and Marika Koroibete. The club gave him an immediate release on Wednesday to try to break into the Super 15 – a challenge Naiyaravoro will start when he turns up to his first training session on Thursday.
Waratahs winger Matt Carraro was confident another young Naiyaravoro, would receive more support than Nemani Nadolo got at the Waratahs.
Carraro said. “With the coaches who are here I think he can do it a lot faster (than Nadolo). Michael Cheika has a great rugby brain. You’ve got Daryl Gibson … and Nathan Grey as well.
“They are all still quite young and active and can get in at training and show him what needs to be done.”
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