Watisoni Votu
| Full name | Watisoni Votu | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 March 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Lautoka, Fiji | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 1 1⁄2 in) | ||
| Weight | 93 kg (14 st 9 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing | ||
| Professional / senior clubs | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012-2013 2013- |
Exeter Chiefs Perpignan |
3 | (5) |
| National team(s) | |||
| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2012– | Fiji | 7 | (0) |
| Sevens national teams | |||
| Years | Club / team | Comps | |
| 2009 | Fiji | 2 | |
Watisoni Votu (born 25 March 1985 in Lautoka, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays Wing for Fiji on international level. Watisoni also played for the province, Lautoka. Following a series of visa complications Votu's transfer was delayed to English Aviva Premiership side Exeter Chiefs,
Watisoni Votu got to be a part of the Fiji Sevens team in 2009 for the 2008-09 IRB 7s World Series.
In February 2012, Votu trialled with rugby league team, Newcastle Knights in hope of a contract but instead chose to consider offers from overseas.[1]
Votu made his debut for Fiji in 2012 against Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup.[2] He then was named in the sides 2012 end of year tour campaign. Votu took part in all four matches, playing against Gloucester, Ireland XV, Georgia and England.[3]
Votu transfer to Exeter was completed on 9 January 2013.[4] This took Exeter even longer due to an incident that took place in Levuka Town in Ovalau, Fiji in which Votu allegedly assaulted a woman.[5] It was announced on 20 April 2013 that Votu at the conclusion of the 2012/2013 season will join French side USA Perpignan.[6]
References
- ↑ http://www.tawakilagi.com/2012/02/25/watisoni-votu-dropped-from-knights/
- ↑ http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/161855.html
- ↑ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_end-of-year_rugby_union_tests
- ↑ "Exeter Chiefs finally complete Watisoni Votu deal". Brent Pilnick. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- ↑ SAUVAKACOLO, SITERI (July 18, 2012). "Votu Faces Court". Fiji Sun.
- ↑ "Perpignan confirm seven new signings". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 20 April 2013.