With any luck, Sydney Roosters utility Taina Naividi is about to experience two firsts: a maiden NRLW grand final appearance and a World Cup outing with the Fiji Bulikula. Few would be considered more deserving.
In recent years, the 25-year-old has endured two ACL tears, the loss of her father and the disappointment of being omitted from the 2024 Roosters' grand final-winning team.