FIJI Water Flying Fijians winger Joji Nasova’s path to donning the white jersey is a story of hard-work, sacrifice and self-belief.
After losing his mother, Nasova put his rugby dreams on hold to take up farming in Ba, believing it was his duty to assist his family but his talent, however, was too bright to remain hidden.
Nasova, who is from Toge, Ba, has been named in the starting fifteen for the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final against Japan this Sunday.
Flying Fijians Coach Mick Byrne says he is very impressed with Nasova and his ball handling skills displaying the blistering pace and evasive skills forged on the HSBC World Sevens Series with the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team.
Byrne says Nasova is a constant threat on the wing, captivating fans.
Coach Byrne saw his potential and called him into the Pacific Nations Cup squad, a decision that has paid immediate dividends.
According to the Fiji Rugby Union despite recently signing his first professional fifteens contract with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua for the 2026 season, Nasova’s rapid integration into the Flying Fijians’ setup has been a surprise and has been fruitful.
The Flying Fijians face Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup final this Sunday at 1.35pm at America First Field, Salt Lake City, Utah.
