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My Take
Kuridrani's story interests me more than any stat line. A Fijian-descended kid from Brisbane who changed his name from Nasiganiyavi, came up through the Queensland Reds in Super Rugby, then crossed the ocean to play for Honda Heat in Japan. Wing is the most exposed, highest-courage spot on the pitch, and choosing to ply it in a foreign league takes real nerve. I have a soft spot for athletes who export their game abroad rather than staying comfortable at home. Players like him deserve more recognition in Japan, and I find the cultural journey behind his career genuinely compelling.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Kuridrani
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・クリンドラニ
- Reading
- くりす・くりんどらに
- Born
- December 12, 1991 (age 34)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Goat
- Origin
- Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Occupation
- rugby league player / rugby union player
2. Background
- High school
- Marsden State High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Kuridrani born?
Born December 12, 1991 (age 34).
Where is Chris Kuridrani from?
Chris Kuridrani is from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
What does Chris Kuridrani do?
Chris Kuridrani works as rugby league player, rugby union player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.