An Olympics appearance and a cross-code switch aren’t the only reasons the past few weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster for Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Mark Nawaqanitawase didn’t know it at the time, but his Olympic Sevens campaign doubled as a farewell not only to rugby union, but also to one of the most important people in his life.
“He’s gone now, but will always be there for me,” Nawaqanitawase said. “He’s one that I need to do proud, do a lot for. Gone a bit too soon. He’s in a better place now, he was in a bit of pain.“Just when I got back from the World Cup we found out he had cancer. He had a bit of a battle over the past few months and he was in recovery mode.
There’s another big change occurring in Nawaqanitawase’s life, on the field. The St Patrick’s College Strathfield graduate finished up his rugby commitments when Australia bowed out at the semi-finals stage of the sevens tournament at the hands of South Africa. “We didn’t get it, but I feel we can be happy with the performances we put out there. I think it’s the first time any Aussie team has reached the semi-final of an event in rugby sevens.Getty Images
“I’ve got some learning to do first so I can give the coaches confidence to pick me. I’m in a good position at the moment to learn as much as I can.
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