Josh Navidi

Brynteg School located in the principal area of the same name, to Iranian father Hedy (Hedayat Rajai Navidi) and Welsh mother Euros (née Wyn Lloyd). hails from Tabriz in the far north-west of Iran After two years in New Zealand Navidi was offered a place in the Canterbury Academy,

In May 2013 Navidi was selected in the Wales national rugby union team 32 man training squad for the summer 2013 tour to Japan. He made his international debut against Japan at openside flanker on 15 June 2013.

Navidi was a squad member at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and played in four matches before a hamstring injury ended his participation in the tournament. He was called up to the British and Irish Lions squad for the 2021 tour to South Africa following the injury to Justin Tipuric.

Post-rugby career Navidi is learning Welsh. He owns and is the director of Cute Club, a car dealership in Llantwit Major. He is also a DJ.