The NSW Waratahs have signed former Crusaders and Leicester flyer Nemani Nadolo for the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Nadolo returns to the Waratahs, having initially been contracted to the club in 2008.
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He made his name across the world before returning to Super Rugby with the Crusaders in 2014, ending tied on top as the competition's leading try-scorer as he helped the powerhouses to the title.
The 34-year-old has scored 22 tries in 32 Tests for Fiji, playing a crucial role in the 2015 Rugby World Cup campaign, with the hulking winger eager to push his case for a recall.
“Who would’ve thought after leaving these doors 12 years ago I’d get another opportunity to be part of the club again," reflected Nadolo in a statement.
“I’m grateful to Darren and the board for having faith in me and giving me another opportunity.
“NSW are heading in the right direction and I’m glad I can be a part of their journey.”
Nadolo adds further experience to a stacked backline, set to be joined by returning Wallaby Kurtley Beale.
“We’ve all seen what Nemani has done in World Rugby in the last ten years and it’s incredibly exciting to have him in a sky-blue jersey,” coach Darren Coleman said, with the pair first crossing paths when Coleman was assistant for Fiji during his Test debut in 2010.
“One of the things we identified from our season review was the need to add some size and power to our roster, and Nemani brings a lot of size and physicality which will add an extra dimension to our team.
“He’s motivated to get back to Sydney have another crack at Super Rugby and push his claims to get in the Fijian Test team for their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign,”
