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All Blacks Beast Mode: Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai on being an AB, Family & Fiji

All Blacks Beast Mode: Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai on being an AB, Family & Fiji

Update: 2025-10-21
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The boys are back with Highlanders co-captain and new All Black Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai — the Fijian powerhouse on his incredible rise from a village in Fiji to the All Blacks. Jim opens up about his debut, his mum’s sacrifices, and his love of steak & cheese pies!


Plus:

🏉 Prem Rugby: Bristol’s 12-try thriller, the growing injury crisis, and why 19-year-old Noah Caluori is the real deal.

🔥 Tom Willis to leave Sarries and the rumours why… Harlequins chaos and Exeter’s Ikitau & Hooper turning up the heat.

💪 Henry Slade — finally getting the credit he deserves.

💬 URC: Leinster lose again, Munster kings of Ireland, Crowley confirmed at 10 for Ireland, Stormers flying, Ulster unbeaten.


🎙️ Guest: Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai

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All Blacks Beast Mode: Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai on being an AB, Family & Fiji

All Blacks Beast Mode: Timoci “Jim” Tavatavanawai on being an AB, Family & Fiji