Josh Navidi
Born: December 3, 1990 (age 33)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 14st 13lb (95kg)
Position: Flanker
Team: Cardiff Rugby
Sports Mole has 43 articles about Josh Navidi. Articles 1 to 40:
![Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019 Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/19/44/rassie-erasmus.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
South Africa boss calls for "clarity" over controversial Owen Farrell tackles
Rassie Erasmus has used social media to hit back at Warren Gatland.
Jul 16, 14:59
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Warren Gatland wants clarification following dangerous tackle
The incident resulted in a yellow card for South Africa's star scrum-half.
Jul 15, 13:39
![England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tom Curry relishing fight for places in Lions' back row
Tom Curry makes his Lions debut in Wednesday's clash with the Sharks in Johannesburg after overcoming a pectoral injury.
Jul 6, 17:23
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Preview: Sharks vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's British and Irish Lions clash against the Sharks, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 5, 17:25
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Lions back row urges to "express yourselves" by Warren Gatland
Tom Curry, Sam Simmonds and Josh Navidi will all be making their first start of the tour.
Jul 5, 15:57
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Tom Curry to make Lions debut against Sharks
The England forward came into camp with a pectoral injury.
Jul 5, 10:42
![British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021 British and Irish Lions' Robbie Henshaw celebrates scoring a try on June 26, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Lions vs. British and Irish Lions - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's British and Irish Lions' South Africa tour opener against the Emirates Lions, including predictions, team news and lineups.
Jul 1, 20:21
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Wales boss Wayne Pivac pays tribute to "true professional" Leigh Halfpenny
The full-back is poised to clock up a century of Tests for Wales and the Lions.
Jun 29, 16:18
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Tom Rogers and Ben Carter set for Wales debuts against Canada
Wales are without 10 players on duty with the British and Irish Lions in South Africa.
Jun 29, 12:06
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Wales boss Wayne Pivac ready to play waiting game
Next Friday's clash between France and Scotland will determine who will be crowned Six Nations champions.
Mar 21, 11:47
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Wales' Grand Slam hopes dashed by France in thrilling defeat
Les Bleus full-back Brice Dulin scored the winning try two minutes into injury time.
Mar 20, 22:26
![Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020 Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Josh Navidi delighted to be playing for Wales again
The Cardiff Blues flanker has started just three of Wales' 14 Test matches under head coach Wayne Pivac.
Mar 17, 22:17
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George North relishing opportunity to win 100th Wales cap
George North will become the sixth player to win 100 caps for Wales
Feb 25, 19:13
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Wayne Pivac lavishes praise on "highly-motivated" George North
George North made his Test debut as an 18-year-old wing in 2010.
Feb 25, 16:01
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George North to earn 100th Wales cap against England
George North will eclipse Australia captain Michael Hooper by four weeks as the youngest player to reach a century of caps for their country.
Feb 25, 12:39
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George North to win 100th Wales cap against England
The British and Irish Lions missed last weekend's victory over Scotland.
Feb 18, 14:54
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Alun Wyn Jones urges Wales to be clinical against Scotland
The captain is gearing up for a tough test at Murrayfield.
Feb 12, 17:46
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The key talking points ahead of Wales' clash with England
Wales and England go head to head at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.
Nov 27, 10:14
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Lloyd Williams to start for Wales against England
Flanker James Botham - grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham - retains his place.
Nov 26, 12:14
![Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020 Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales expect Josh Navidi to be fit for England showdown
The Cardiff Blues back-row forward has been out since suffering concussion in September.
Nov 24, 17:32
![Scotland's Blair Kinghorn in action against Wales in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020 Scotland's Blair Kinghorn in action against Wales in the Six Nations on October 31, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales' James Botham identified as potential 2023 World Cup star
The Cardiff Blues flanker is training with the Wales squad.
Nov 17, 15:37
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Analysing Wales' dip in form under Wayne Pivac
Wales are reeling from their worst run of results since 2016.
Nov 16, 11:51
![Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020 Josh Navidi in action for Wales on March 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Josh Navidi: 'Wales ready to bounce back against Scotland'
A late surge could not prevent Wales slumping to their third straight Six Nations loss.
Mar 8, 12:49
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Wayne Pivac insists Liam Williams, Josh Navidi are "ready to go" for England tie
The pair are fit again.
Mar 5, 17:50
![Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019 Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Liam Williams returns from four-month layoff for Wales' clash with England
The Scarlets wing has not played since the World Cup quarter-final on October 20.
Mar 5, 13:39
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Shaun Edwards compares Cheslin Kolbe to Jason Robinson
Wales' defence coach has compared the Springbok winger to his former Wigan team-mate Jason Robinson.
Oct 22, 11:05
![Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019 Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar included in Wales starting lineup for quarter-final
Jonathan Davies and Dan Biggar have recovered from injuries to be fit for the World Cup quarter final against France.
Oct 18, 07:20
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James Davies, Ross Moriarty handed first World Cup starts for Wales
Wales show back-row changes for Fiji clash in Oita.
Oct 7, 07:00
![Aaron Wainwright in action for Wales on August 17, 2019 Aaron Wainwright in action for Wales on August 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Aaron Wainwright in line for World Cup debut against Georgia
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a powerful line-for his side's tournament opener.
Sep 21, 06:01
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Owen Lane, Rhys Carre to make Wales debuts this weekend
Head coach Warren Gatland has named a much-changed team for Cardiff clash.
Aug 29, 13:41
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Josh Navidi "lucky" freak injury has not ended World Cup hopes
The 28-year-old played a key role his country's Grand Slam triumph last month.
Apr 5, 13:39
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Josh Navidi calls on Wales to maintain momentum ahead of England clash
Wales will tackle England later this month on the back of an 11-Test unbeaten run.
Feb 10, 13:00
![Josh Navidi during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019 Josh Navidi during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wales will not be intimidated by French pack, insists flanker Navidi
France will have a significantly heavier pack for the clash in Paris.
Jan 31, 22:00
![Tomos Williams in action for Wales on November 10, 2018 Tomos Williams in action for Wales on November 10, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Warren Gatland excited about handing Tomos Williams his Six Nations debut
Cardiff Blues number nine will line up against France in Paris on Friday.
Jan 30, 16:21
![Wales head coach Warren Gatland before the Six Nations match against Italy on March 11, 2018 Wales head coach Warren Gatland before the Six Nations match against Italy on March 11, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tomos Williams to make Six Nations debut in opener against France
Cardiff Blues scrum-half will start Wales' tournament opener in Paris.
Jan 30, 11:59
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Warren Gatland pleased to have options
Wales head to Paris for tournament opener on the back of a nine-Test unbeaten run.
Jan 29, 13:45
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Ireland remain on course for Grand Slam with victory over Wales
Ireland remain on course for the Grand Slam thanks to a 37-27 win over Wales in Saturday's Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium.
Feb 24, 16:09
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Cardiff Blues come from behind to beat Montpellier
Josh Navidi scores two tries as Cardiff Blues come from behind to beat Montpellier 37-27 in the European Rugby Challenge Cup.
Dec 11, 21:21
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Ross Moriarty, Tomas Francis named in Wales' 47-man World Cup training squad
Uncapped dual-qualified pair Ross Moriarty and Tomas Francis are named in Wales' 47-man training squad for the 2015 World Cup.
Jun 1, 12:16
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Newport Gwent Dragons come from behind to beat Cardiff Blues
Newport Gwent Dragons fight back from 14-3 down to clinch a 25-21 win over Cardiff Blues in the European Rugby Challenge Cup quarter-finals.
Apr 4, 14:42