Talei to erase the pain of 2007 RWC in NZ

The pain of missing the Flying Fijians last two games in the 2007 Rugby World Cup is what Netani Talei wants to erase in New Zealand.

Talei played in three pool games in 2007 before picking up an injury that ruled him out for the rest of the tournament which included the famous win against Wales and the quarterfinal with South Africa.

Now 4 years on, the Tavualevu man who started his rugby career when he was at Marist Brothers High School and Wesley College in NZ, is eyeing the 2011 RWC as a platform to again showcase what he is known for.

He played for the Raiwaqa club and the Suva team in 2003 and 2005 before joining Nadroga with his current loose forward partner Akapusi Qera in 2006 under the guidance of current national assistant coach, Joji Rinakama.

His debut for Fiji was in the close 23 20 win against Samoa in 2006 where he also secured a contract to play for the Worcester Warriors in England.

Being one of the 9 players from the 30 member team that is the survivor of the 2007 side, the 28 year old wants to do better in this World Cup.