Virimi Vakatawa
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| Date of birth | 1 May 1992 | ||
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| Place of birth | Fiji | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Rugby union career | |||
| Playing career | |||
| Position | Wing, centre | ||
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| Years | Club / team | Caps | (points) |
| 2011–2013 2015 |
Racing Métro 92 Montpelier |
44 | (45)9t |
| correct as of 13th May 2013. | |||
Virimi Vakatawa (born 1 May 1992) is a Fijian rugby union player. His position is wing and centre. He currently plays for Racing Métro 92 in the Top 14.[1] He began his career in Fiji playing for his school Lelean Memorial School before getting recruited by France based Fijian winger, Sireli Bobo and joining Racing Métro 92 in 2010. He was mentored by another former flying Fijian in Simon Raiwalui. He played his first game in the 2010–11 Heineken Cup where he scored his first try against Leinster.
In 2013, he became eligible to represent France. He was released from his contract and he joined the French sevens team. After a few tournaments with the 7's team, he caught the eye of another Top14 team, Montpelier who signed him up for the 2015-16 Top 14 season.[2]
References
- ↑ "Virimi Vakatawa Profile". Itsrugby.fr. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
- ↑ "Vakatawa intéresse Montpellier". bfmtv.com. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2015.
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