A physical on-field presence and a powerful ball runner. Powell is in his second season with Nice after a short stint with Montpellier in the Top 14.
Christa Powell scored his first try for Nice in their round 10 win over OMR.
He ran a great line inside the opposition red-zone, slicing through a gap, beating the fullback before diving over to score in the 52nd minute.
The former Aurrilac and Montpellier Centre has been one of the staples of the Nissa backline this season as they push for a return to the Pro D2.
Their biggest match of the season next up against co-leaders Narbonne where Powell will likely oppose Api Naqaliva.
Nice finish the first block of games with 3 wins and currently lead the competition.
Their latest win against Massy 35-19.
Powell has started in the 12 jersey in all 4 matches and has been a rock for his side on both sides of the ball.
After an impressive road win in the opening round, Nissa again played visitors this time to heavyweights Perigueux.
Powell started at Centre and his side was down 3-16 at halftime before coming back strong in the 2nd half with 2 tries.
They couldn’t get the job done however, losing 15-19.
Nice made a statement in their opening match of the season, beating Tarbes 42-6, keeping them tryless on their own turf.
Powell started at his usual Centre position while Masivesi Dakuwaqa came off the bench in his official club debut.
Big name recruit Waisea Nayacalevu did not play in the match.
| Competition | Club | Games | Tries | Points | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National 1 | Stade Nicois | 8 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Competition | Years | Club | Games | Tries | Conv | Pen Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National 1 | 2025 | Stade Nicois | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Pro D2 | 2025 | Stade Nicois | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Top 14 | 2024 | Montpellier | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pro D2 | 2019-2024 | Aurillac | 65 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Years | Team | Games | Tries | Conversions | Penalty Kicks | Drop Goals | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | Fiji U20 |
Nissa Centre Christa Powell scored his first competition try for the club in their win over the struggling Marcq-en-Baroeul 30-21.
His try came in the 52nd minute when he ran a great line to slice through the defence from 15 metres out.
Nice maintain first spot, equal with Narbonne.
The 2025/2026 National 1 season kicked off early this morning (FJT) with 3 matches beginning with competition heavyweights Nice travelling to Tarbes.
The visitors were too strong, holding the home side tryless 42-6. Christa Powell (pictured) started at Centre while Waisea Nayacalevu did not play. Masivesi Dakuwaqa came off the bench for Nice.
In other matches Joel Matavesi made his National 1 debut for Bressane, starting at Centre in their loss to Chambery 13-34.
Former Perpignan Centre Api Naqaliva started at 12 in his debut while Iliavi Nasova started on the wing, also on debut. Narbonne defeated Massy 23-17.