Watisoni Votu

Watisoni Votu
Votu in 2014
Full name Watisoni Votu
Date of birth 25 March 1985
Place of birth Lautoka, Fiji
Height 1.87 m (6 ft 1 12 in)
Weight 93 kg (14 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Wing
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2012−13
2013−
Exeter Chiefs
Perpignan
3
25
(10)
(10)
correct as of 27 November 2014.
National team(s)
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2012− Fiji 13 (25)5t
correct as of 27 November 2014.
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

  1. http://www.tawakilagi.com/2012/02/25/watisoni-votu-dropped-from-knights/
  2. http://www.espnscrum.com/scrum/rugby/match/161855.html
  3. 2012 end-of-year rugby union tests
  4. "Exeter Chiefs finally complete Watisoni Votu deal". Brent Pilnick. Retrieved 9 January 2013. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)
  5. SAUVAKACOLO, SITERI (July 18, 2012). "Votu Faces Court". Fiji Sun.
  6. "Perpignan confirm seven new signings". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 20 April 2013.

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