Alex Bywater talks to Josh Navidi about his roundabout route to international stardom
JAPAN has played a crucial role in Josh Navidi’s ascent to rugby’s biggest stage. Now, as a return to the country for the World Cup beckons, he is the perfect fit for Warren Gatland’s Wales.
Navidi, an abrasive back-row forward, has emerged from the shadows to become an international star six years after he won his first Test cap in 2013. His is a tale of resilience and one of how a long route travelled can end at the summit even if at one stage all looked lost.
As head coach Gatland prep...