Sein Debüt für die New Zealand's All Blacks gab der Fidschi-geborene Timoci Tavatavanawai bei einem Sieg über Frankreich. Fiji-born Timoci Tavatavanawai made his debut for New Zealand's All Blacks in a win over France.

Der in Fidschi geborene Rugbyspieler Timoci Tavatavanawai erfüllte seinen Traum mit seinem Debüt für Neuseelands All Blacks bei einem 43-17-Sieg über Frankreich. Fiji-born rugby player Timoci Tavatavanawai fulfilled his dream by making his debut for New Zealand's All Blacks in a 43-17 win over France. Tavatavanawai, der 2017 nach Neuseeland zog, um seine Rugby-Karriere zu verfolgen, war während des Spiels emotional, wobei seine Mutter eingeflogen war, um seinen historischen Moment mitzuerleben. Tavatavanawai, who moved to New Zealand in 2017 to pursue his rugby career, was emotional during the match, with his mother flown in to witness his historic moment. Trainer Scott Robertson lobte seine Leistung und markierte eine besondere Leistung für den Spieler und seine Familie. Coach Scott Robertson praised his performance, marking a special achievement for the player and his family.