Big in Japan: Nawaqanitawase impressing new teammates in first week
Nawaqanitawase, a former Roosters player, has been with the Saitama Wild Knights for just one week. Barnes, the coach, praises Nawaqanitawase's exploits in rugby league, which he says are mostly unknown to the Japanese squad members. Despite being a foreign player, Nawaqanitawase's arrival has already created excitement at club headquarters.
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Published 08 Nov 2026, 02:35 UTC · Updated 08 Nov 2026, 02:40 UTC
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