Olympics was a big reason for his change of allegiance, and that his best shot was in a Samoan jersey. Nanai-Williams made his test debut for Samoa in the historic game against the All Blacks in Apia, their first ever visit to play a Test match in Samoa. He represented Samoa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup held in England and at the 2019 Rugby World Cup played in Japan. As of July 2020, he has 16 international caps. Style of play Nanai-Williams is renowned for his complete skillset in attack, combining speed, footwork, acceleration, vision and creativity to find spaces and exploit gaps in defences. He can also cover several positions in the backline, namely, fullback, wing and centre. Personal life Nanai-Williams is the cousin of dual code rugby international Sonny Bill Williams and Black Ferns star Niall Williams and the younger brother of former Cardiff Blues and Blues player Nick Williams. Growing up in Manurewa, Nanai-Williams was mates with future Ireland international Bundee Aki, and Chiefs teammate Lelia Masaga. References External links Chiefs Profile Counties Manukau Profile All Blacks Profile 1989 births New Zealand rugby union players New Zealand sportspeople of Samoan descent Chiefs (rugby union) players Counties Manukau rugby union players Rugby union fullbacks Rugby union wings Rugby union players from Auckland Living people New Zealand international rugby sevens players Black Rams Tokyo players New Zealand expatriate rugby union players New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in Japan Expatriate rugby union players in Japan People educated at Manurewa High School Samoa international rugby union players New Zealand expatriate sportspeople in France Expatriate rugby union players in France Stade Toulousain players ASM Clermont Auvergne players