Isa Nacewa

Quick Facts

Full Name	Isa Nacewa
Occupation	Rugby Union Player
Date Of Birth	Jul 22, 1982(1982-07-22)
Age	42
Birthplace	Auckland
Country	New Zealand
Birth City	Auckland
Horoscope	Leo

Isa Nacewa Biography

Isa Nacewa is one of the most popular and richest Rugby Union Player who was born on July 22, 1982 in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. He returned for the later stages of the Heineken Cup pool stages and played on the right wing in the quarter-final victory over Harlequins but moved to full- back for the semi-final against Munster with great success. The Irish Times said of his performance “Nacewa’s selection at fullback was vindicated for his stunning line and pass for D’Arcy’s opening try. But there was so much more than that as well: his security and strength at the back, his counter- attacking runs, his passing and kicking”. He retained his place at full-back for the Heineken Cup final on 23/5/09, keeping Ireland first-choice and Lions tourist Rob Kearney on the bench, and contributed well to Leinster’s 19–16 victory.

In the 2007 Super 14 coach David Nucifora trialled him in their first match against the Crusaders at Fly-half in place of first-choice Luke McAlister who was out because of an injury. Nacewa played so well that Nucifora decided to play him at number 10 and when McAlister returned he was placed in his favourite position at inside centre to cater for Nacewa. The Blues defeated the defending champions and Nacewa scored 19 points. In the 2007 Air New Zealand Cup, Nacewa was voted the player of the tournament after guiding his Auckland team to another thrilling victory and thus winning the coveted Air New Zealand Cup in another thriller defeating finalist Wellington. He has won the Air New Zealand Cup 3 times with Auckland in 2003, 2005, and 2007.

He moved to Leinster in 2008, and over two spells won four European Cups, and captained the team to European Champions Cup and Pro14 titles in his final season. He retired from playing at the end of the 2017-2018 season.

In the 2009/2010 season, Nacewa alternated between full-back and wing but was almost ever-present in the starting Leinster XV. Rumours circulated that Nacewa was contemplating a return to the Fijian national team when they toured Ireland and Britain in November 2009; however Nacewa himself rejected this.

Nacewa was one of the stand-out players for Auckland in their 2005 NPC-winning season, Nacewa is a speedy and versatile player who can play as an outside back or centre. He also proved that he can play as a first five-eighth when he covered successfully for the injured Luke McAlister during the 2006 Super 14 season.

Isa Nacewa Net Worth

Isa Nacewa is one of the richest Rugby Union Player from New Zealand. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Isa Nacewa 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Isakeli “Isa” Nacewa (born 22 July 1982) is a former rugby union player and coach. Born in New Zealand of Fijian descent, he represented the Fiji national team, winning one cap in 2003.

Born and raised in New Zealand, Nacewa qualified to play for Fiji through his ancestral links. He was included in Fiji’s squad for the 2003 Rugby World Cup and came on as a substitute against Scotland for less than 3 minutes, not touching the ball. In 2006, he quit the Fiji national team as he wanted his eligibility changed from Fiji to New Zealand. But due to IRB law, his appearance for Fiji in the World Cup made him ineligible for the All Blacks, Nacewa considered legal advice to persuade the IRB to annul his Fiji cap, however the IRB has since ruled that Nacewa is a Fijian citizen and has played for Fiji during the 2003 Rugby World Cup, making him only eligible to play for Fiji. According to media reports in October 2009, Nacewa was sounded out about the possibility of again playing for Fiji on their tour to Europe, but he rebuffed these approaches to retain his focus on club rugby with Leinster. Nacewa could have qualified for Ireland (under residency), had he not already played for Fiji.

In 2008 he moved to Ireland to represent Leinster Rugby, scoring a try in his opening game for the province. However, he suffered a setback when he sustained a broken arm in the win over the Ospreys on 19 September, a game in which he scored two drop goals.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Isa Nacewa height 5 ft 11 in Isa weight 201  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Isa Nacewa Dating?

According to our records, Isa Nacewa married to Simone Nacewa. As of December 1, 2023, Isa Nacewa’s is not dating anyone.

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In November 2013, it was announced that Nacewa would be returning to the Auckland Blues as mental skills coach for the 2014 Super Rugby season. Nacewa said at the time “My role involves getting the players’ mental space right going into trainings and games and upskilling them on the discipline and attributes needed to be winners, not just talented players,”

Facts & Trivia

Isa Ranked on the list of most popular Rugby Union Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in New Zealand. Isa Nacewa celebrates birthday on July 22 of every year.

He took a two-year break from playing from 2013 to 2015, when he returned to New Zealand and had a coaching role with the Blues.