Former Highlanders loose forward Nasi Manu

Cancer won't get in the way of Manu's World Cup bid

Manu who played a key role in the Highlanders Super Rugby title win four years ago is now based in Italy with the Bennetton Terviso club and has undergone surgery and chemotherapy and told Rugby World magazine he is back training and raring to play again.

"I've been for a couple of relaxed runs and I daydream about it," he told Rugby World.