[citation needed] Nagas went on to play on the wing in Canberra's 36–12 Grand Final win over Canterbury-Bankstown where he scored two tries.
In the 1997 post season, Nagas was selected to play for Australia in all three matches of the Super League Test series against Great Britain.
[6] Despite being born and raised in Queensland, Nagas was eligible to represent New South Wales as he had played his first senior game in Kyogle as a 16-year old.
[7] He played for the Blues in games II and III of the 1994 State of Origin series, but after his two try performance in Canberra's Grand Final win over Canterbury, was sensationally left out of the 1994 Kangaroo tour in preference to young Brisbane Broncos winger Wendell Sailor.
Noel Goldthorpe kicked a field goal in the 104th minute to win the game 23-22 for NSW after scores were locked at 18-18 after full-time and 22-22 after extra time.
In 1997, Nagas played on the wing for Australia in their 34-22 win over New Zealand in the inaugural ANZAC Test at the Sydney Football Stadium.