No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms
Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to depart the NRL to return to rugby union in Japan after two seasons with the Sydney Roosters. Despite his success in rugby league, the winger is moving on to the next chapter of his career.
Why it matters
Nawaqanitawase's cross-code career highlights the fluidity of professional athletes moving between rugby league and rugby union.
After two NRL seasons with the Sydney Roosters, Mark Nawaqanitawase could be one game away from returning to rugby union. Photograph: Mark Evans/AAP After two NRL seasons with the Sydney Roosters, Mark Nawaqanitawase could be one game away from returning to rugby union. Photograph: Mark Evans/AAP NRL No more ‘Mark doing freaky things’ as Nawaqanitawase’s NRL farewell looms The much-loved winger has an ‘unbelievable’ Roosters highlights reel but will soon cross codes again for the next rugby union chapter in Japan
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