Josh Navidi
Josh Navidi (born 30 December 1990) is a former Welsh international rugby union player who played for the Cardiff Rugby, Wales and British and Irish Lions. He has previously captained Wales U20.
| Birth name | Joshua Navidi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 30 December 1990 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Bridgend, Wales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 105 kg (16 st 7 lb)[1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | St John's, Porthcawl Brynteg School St Bede's College | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
Navidi's father is Iranian and his mother is Welsh. He can speak Welsh.[2] Navidi received his secondary education at St Bede's College, Christchurch, New Zealand where he was a member of the senior college rugby team.[3]
International
In January 2013 Navidi was selected in the 35 man Wales squad for the 2013 Six Nations championship.[4]
In May 2013 Navidi was selected in the Wales national rugby union team 32 man training squad for the summer 2013 tour to Japan.[5] He made his international debut against Japan at openside flanker on 15 June 2013.[6]
Navidi was a squad member at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and played in four matches[7] before a hamstring injury ended his participation in the tournament. He was called up to the British and Irish Lions squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa following the injury to Justin Tipuric.
International tries
| Try | Opponent | Location | Venue | Competition | Date | Result |
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| 1 |  France | Paris, France | Stade de France | 2021 Six Nations | 20 March 2021 | Loss |
References
- "Josh Navidi". Welsh Rugby Union | Wales & Regions.
- Rygbi, Clwb (8 March 2019). ""Dwi'n gobeithio gallu siarad gyda nhw yn Gymraeg." …Josh Navidi am basio'r iaith ymlaen i'w blant. pic.twitter.com/DjPUixh9Qz". @yclwbrygbi (in Welsh). Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- "New Wales rugby captain Josh Navidi reveals Canterbury contract offer". Stuff. 27 August 2019.
- "Six Nations 2013: Wales name five uncapped players". BBC Sport. 15 January 2013.
- "Ryan Jones and James Hook rested by Wales for Japan tour". BBC Sport. 1 May 2013.
- "Japan record historic first win over Wales". BBC Sport. 15 June 2013.
- rugbybworldcup.com. "Josh Navidi - Rugby World Cup 2019 | rugbyworldcup.com". www.rugbyworldcup.com. Retrieved 21 October 2019.