Fiji's 'Beast' eyes a try

Wellington: Fiji winger Napolioni Nalaga will go looking for work if the run of play eludes him against South Africa in their rugby world Cup clash today, just to have a chance to eclipse the 24-year-old feats of his father.

Kavekini Nalaga played in the 1987 World Cup and scored a try for the Fijians against Argentina in Hamilton. His son Napolioni has already matched that with his try in the 49-25 victory over Namibia.

"Yeah, I hope so," Nalaga said when asked if he was targeting a try at Wellington Regional Stadium to surpass his father. "Though I may have to go looking for it if it doesn't come my way," he added, giving fellow winger Vereniki Goneva — who scored four tries in the Fijians" victory over Namibia — a playful nudge as he walked by.

The 1.87 metres tall and 102 kilogram Nalaga initially played openside flanker before his father told him to play centre, then moved to the wing as he grew older.

He spent four years in France for Clermont where he earned the nickname, "the Beast".