Timoci Tavatavanawai- The Fijian powerhouse who is hardest man to tackle in the game!
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- Timoci Tavatavanawai is the Fijian powerhouse who has quickly become the most destructive ball carrier in Rugby. The man is an absolute nightmare to tackle with his combination of power and leg drive and just the physique which is has hard as rock.
It was awesome to get the man they call Jim on the share his journey from growing up in a Fijian village to playing for Tasman Mako, Moana Pacifica and the Highlanders. He talks about the importance of family and the Fijian community support and how important it is to give back to the community. Jim also talks about a range of topics including his key to bulking, his mother's surprise visit, to watch him play, why he hasn't played for Fiji yet, the role of religion in his life, and his future goals.
I'm so glad to be able to get Jim on What a Lad, he's a great character of our game who has an inspiring story and I hope this episode inspires many especially young Fijians out there to chase their dreams. If you enjoy this episode, please like and subscribe to my channel and let me know what you thought of the episode in the comments.
00:00
Introduction and Background
02:59
Growing Up in a Fijian Village
08:01
Playing Club Rugby and Joining the Academy
15:00
Chasing Dreams and Providing for Family
24:59
The Challenge of Fitness
27:22
The Importance of Consistency in Training
32:16
Choosing to Play for the Highlanders
35:36
Future Goals and Playing for Fiji
37:36
Feeling at Home with the Highlanders
40:39
The Role of Religion in the Guest's Life
43:29
Would he play for the Drua?
53:39
Advice: Be True to Yourself and Pursue Your Goals 
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What a pod.. and what a lad.. secretly hope Tivoci ends up with Fiji as the ABs have tons of good wingers as is and hes a truly world class winger who should be getting plenty of minutes but whatever happens is truly deserved.
Also ive got the song sorted (adjusted to the Waisake Naholo tune!)
Ta-vata-va-na-wai!!!
Ta-vata-va-na-wai!!!
Yea I agree with you there.
😂😂 love it!
Tudei tiko Tai, nomu gauna ✈️🇫🇯 ena yaco mai 🙏☝️
Great interview!! Great lad, hard working and humble 🤝🏽 Vinaka Jim
That’s it! Thank you sir 🫡
Great Pod mate. Watching from North Queensland
Thanks mate! Thanks for watching 🙌
One of the nicest blokes around, great Ep this one. Like always though! Cheers - Boothy
Cheers Boothy! He’s a great bloke for sure, glad to get him on
Very humble and thoughtful with regards to the question reference the Drua. Vinaka for getting him on the Pod and great interviewer 👏🏽🤙🏽
Appreciate it 🙌
Thanks for sharing your story with us Jim Tavatavanawai especially the beautiful moment with your Mum. I still haven't worked out how you went from a village in Fiji with no telly - to Burnside Ave in Blenheim looking for a classroom!! Sounds a hard case but must have been quite startling at the time??!!
Glad it worked out for you.
On-to-it on the sober driving bit and staying off the turps yourself and for being always thankful. 10/10
--- Good luck for the future.
Great advice too.
Haha pretty crazy how it all happened. Loving your feedback on the episodes 🙏
Him and Aumua were bloody good together. If they had stayed with Moana one more year this year. They would have done well.
Great channel
Thank you 🫡🙌
Whatta lad and whatta interview 🔥🔥🔥🔥 ya gotta try get Joshua tuisova in one 🇫🇯🔥😛
@@user-ec5kz8dh9v I’d love to!
@@whataladpodcast yeah laddddd🔥🔥
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Tavatavanawai not Tavatavanawi
Ofcourse! Thank you for spotting it 🙌
It's pronounced Timo- Thee not Timo-shi
Oh apologies! I don't think I said either of those, I was Timo- see but thee thank you I will get that right next time 👍