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AFTER having his first run with the Waratahs on Monday, 125kg former Wests Tigers league giant Taqele Naiyaravaro declared that he is not at Moore Park to merely make up the training numbers.
Naiyaravaro's arrival has created a sensation in Super Rugby and he finally rubbed shoulders with Israel Folau and co after agreeing to a deal that will see him at NSW until the end of 2015.
The massive 22-year-old winger showed glimpses of the speed that saw him beat Tigers speedster Chris Lawrence over a 30-metre sprint, as the Waratahs held a light session of touch rugby with the bye this weekend.
"I hope I can play this season, I didn't come here just to train with them for the rest of the year," Naiyaravaro told the Daily Telegraph.
Taqele Naiyaravaro shows glimpses of his impressive speed at training to go with his massive bulk. Source: News Corp Australia
"I'm looking forward to playing, and when I get the opportunity I will do my best.
"What I'm hoping to achieve is to give my best to the team every time I play, give it my best shot.
"I've just been smiling ever since I got here, it's an exciting atmosphere.
"The boys have opened their arms to me."
Folau, himself a successful convert from league, marvelled at the stature of his new teammate.
"I haven't seen him play but just looking at him running around here, he's certainly got a lot of size about him," Folau said.
"For a big man he can really move.
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"He's got a background in playing the game which really helps, I think he'll fit in really well with the boys.
"You don't often see guys of his stature in today's game, not ones like this. I think he's 125kg, so he's certainly a lot bigger than most of the forwards."
Naiyaravaro, 191cm, towered over all except 203cm lock Will Skelton during the training run.
He will now challenge Rob Horne, Matt Carrarro, Cam Crawford, Peter Betham and Alofa Alofa for a spot on the NSW wing for the remainder of the 2014 season.
His sheer physical presence would make it a nightmare scenario for opposition defences who already have to contend with Folau running in the wider channels.
Taqele Naiyaravaro's form at training drew words of praise from fellow league convert Israel Folau. Source: News Corp Australia
"I grew up with a rugby union background back in Fiji, league actually got me out of Fiji to start my professional career," Naiyaravaro said.
"But I always wanted to switch back to union. The opportunity came up so I thought I'd grab it now.
"When I was a little kid I used to watch Super 12. I loved the Waratahs, especially when Lote Tuqiri was playing for them.
"When the chance came to play for them I took it straight away.
"I've talked to Izzy a few times in the changing rooms, I've asked his advice about things, I've learned a lot."
Naiyaravaro said his faith in God had been a key to his life, while he is inspired to succeed to provide for wife Ethel and 11-month-old daughter Ella.
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