Nasova called into Flying Fijians for 2025 Pacific Nations Cup after Radradra injury
Fiji 7s Olympian Joji Nasova has been called into the FIJI Water Flying Fijians squad for the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup. The Ba crowd-pleaser replaces star backline player Semi Radradra, who has been ruled out of the PNC campaign after sustaining an injury during club training. Head coach Mick Byrne is keen to see Nasova take the step up to the 15s code on the global stage. Despite Radradra’s absence, Byrne remains confident in the squad’s depth. “Semi is a world-class player, and his presence will be missed. However, we’ve selected this PNC squad based on performance, and I believe these young men will rise to the occasion when the pressure is on,” he said. The PNC runs from August 22 to September 20. Fiji will face Tonga on August 30 at 3pm at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. They will play Samoa on September 6 at Rotorua International Stadium in New Zealand.
Summary
Joji Nasova, a Fiji 7s Olympian, has been added to the Flying Fijians for the 2025 Pacific Nations Cup to cover for the injured Semi Radradra. Coach Mick Byrne emphasises selecting players on performance and maintaining depth, with Fiji’s opening matches slated for late August and early September.
Fijian language summary
Na nona curu mai o Joji Nasova ki na matavuvale FIJI Water Flying Fijians me na Pacific Nations Cup 2025 ni bera ni vakalewena na Sema Radradra mai na noda leqa ena club training. E vakalewekere o Mick Byrne na nona vakamatatataki na dayu kei na kena vakavinakataki na ‘depth’ ni matanitu ni qito ni 15s. E tukuna: “Semi e dua na qito vuravura, ka dau dodonu me rawa ni wili ena noda team, ia keitou sa vakatulewa me na vakayagataka na kena na levu mai na 2025 PNC me rawa ni tekivu ena dua na tikina.” Na PNC ena caka mai na 22 ni Aogosi ki na 20 ni Setema. Na Fiji na veigauna me sotavi Tonga ena 30 ni Aogosi ena 3pm e HFC Bank Stadium, Suva; kei Samoa ena 6 ni Setema ena Rotorua International Stadium, New Zealand.
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