Virimi Vakatawa made his debut with the Fijian rugby team in the Pacific Nations Cup, but his efforts were not enough to prevent a defeat in the final. The 34-year-old player, who has previously represented France in both the sevens and XV-a-side formats, now plays for his native Fiji. He scored a try during the tournament, marking his third appearance in the Fijian jersey. This try was a showcase of his finishing skills, which have earned him recognition across the rugby world. The score came against Japan and was his first try under the posts for Fiji. In a move likened to a self-propelled ram, Vakatawa broke through four Japanese defenders to score his try. Among those he tackled was Naoto Saito, a former player for Toulouse Stade, who was unable to stop Vakatawa. The former French international, with 32 caps for his country, overpowered his opponent, highlighting the physicality of his game. Despite this impressive effort, Fiji was unable to secure victory, having started the match with several key players missing due to commitments with their Top 14 clubs. Fiji finished second in the tournament, losing 15-20 in the final. Vakatawa's performance, despite the distance between France and Fiji—nearly 16,000 kilometers—has not gone unnoticed. The player, who was part of the French team eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Rugby World Cup, now has the chance to experience the World Cup again, this time with Fiji. His heart condition has limited his participation in the French elite, but no current World Rugby regulations prohibit him from competing in the World Cup with Fiji. If Vakatawa does participate, he would join an exclusive group of players who have represented two different national teams in the World Cup. Among them are Malakai Fekitoa, who played for both the All Blacks and Tonga, and Jack Dempsey, who represented Australia and Scotland. Further back in rugby history, Adrian Garvey played for Zimbabwe and South Africa. Vakatawa's potential inclusion would add another chapter to the unique stories of rugby's most versatile players.