Isa Nacewa

18 May 2012
Isa Nacewa proved himself in 44 games for the Blues from 2005-08 as one of the most accomplished utility backs ever seen in New Zealand rugby.

He was at home in any position from first five-eighths to fullback and was a useful goal kicker as well. He was another in a long line of legendary Fijian wingers like Joeli Vidiri, Rupeni Caucaunibuca and Joe Rokocoko who have thrived as potent attacking weapons for the Blues.

He would certainly have been an All Black but for appearing for Fiji briefly as a youngster at the 2003 World Cup, thus making himself ineligible for New Zealand.

He left the Blues at the end of the 2008 season and currently plays for Leinster in the Magners League and Heineken Cup competitions.

Photos

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Isa Nacewa is hit in a high tackle by the Highlanders

07 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa on the charge

05 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa tries to break through the Reds' defensive line

07 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa lines up a kick at goal

04 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa scores a try against the Reds

07 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa runs with the ball against the Cats

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa makes a break

07 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa races away from the Cats defenders

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa is gang tackled by the Cheetahs

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa scores against the Cats

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa scores a try against the Lions

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa is tackled from behind

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa in action against the Lions

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa looks to have scored but his foot was in touch

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa breaks through the Force defence

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa congratulates Rua Tipoki on his try

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa is brought down by a Stormers defender

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa on his way to the try line

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa kicks the ball down field

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa scores for the Blues

31 October 2010

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The Blues' Isa Nacewa and Rudi Wulf drive Percy Montgomery into touch

06 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa and Chris Latham contest for the ball

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa is taken down by a Chiefs defender

06 November 2010

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Second five-eighths Isa Nacewa looks to get the pass away

31 October 2010

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Isa Nacewa orchestrates a back move against the Highlanders

05 November 2010

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Isa Nacewa looks to escape the grasp of Tom Donnelly

31 October 2010

122

Snapshot

Blues Number 122
Born 22/07/1982
Height 1.8m
Weight 88kg
Province Auckland
Blues Debut 2005 v Highlanders
Blues Caps 44
Blues Points 208
Breakdown 13 Tries, 25 Convs, 31 Pens