[6] Tuwai was also the stand out player at the 2015 Las Vegas Sevens final when Fiji 7s beat New Zealand 7s 35-19.

[7] Tuwai was born in Newtown, a poor district in the outskirts of Suva, Fiji, to Poasa Vunisa and Seruwaia Vualiku.

Since rugby balls and sporting equipment were relatively expensive, a young Jerry would improvise by using empty water bottles or bundled up t-shirts.

In his early teen years, he would often accompany his father for fishing trips and selling their wares by the roadside: a routine which he defines as "a very hard job".

He then admits later on, that although he regrets dropping out of school, the rewards of his hard work on the field and back home are an equitable trade.

[10] He was subsequently invited to join Marist Rugby Club's Sevens team, against whom he impressed during a match played in Suva.

"[12] Despite this, Ryan saw his potential and took him under his wing in order for him to thrive in the ultra-competitive environment of professional sport, from fitness to nutrition, rest and mental skills.

Tuwai credits Ryan for changing his mindset and preparing him for the rigours of being a professional rugby player and helping him get to that next level mentally and physically.

[16] Tuwai was part of the Fiji sevens team that won a silver medal at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

He's also notable for his commitment for the physical side of the game, being a force at the breakdown and making an impact with his defence, despite being small for an average professional rugby player.