Watisoni Votu
Position(s) | Wing/ Centre | ||
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Senior career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2012−13 2013−2015 2015− | Exeter Chiefs Perpignan Pau | 7 36 100 | (10)2t (30)6t (200)40t |
Correct as of 14 June 2015 | |||
International career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Points) |
2012− | Fiji | 13 | (25)5t |
Correct as of 17 November 2019 | |||
National sevens team | |||
Years | Team | Comps | |
2009 | Fiji | 2 |
Watisoni Votu (born 25 March 1985 in Lautoka, Fiji) is a Fijian rugby union player. He plays Wing or Centre 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][2]
Votu made his debut for Fiji in 2012 against Japan in the Pacific Nations Cup.[3] 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.[4]
Votu transfer to Exeter was completed on 9 January 2013.[5] 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.[6] It was announced on 20 April 2013 that Votu at the conclusion of the 2012/2013 season will join French side USA Perpignan.[7]
In April 2015, Votu signed for newly promoted Top 14 side, Pau.[8]
References
- ^ "Fijian rugby hero shines on debut". Sydney Morning Herald. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ Vosita Kotoiwasawasa (24 February 2012). "Sawene favoured by Knights". FBC News. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Japan v Fiji". ESPN scrum.
- ^ 2012 end-of-year rugby union tests
- ^ BBC Sport. "Exeter Chiefs finally complete Watisoni Votu deal". BBC Sport. Brent Pilnick. Retrieved 9 January 2013.
- ^ SAUVAKACOLO, SITERI (18 July 2012). "Votu Faces Court". Fiji Sun.
- ^ "Perpignan confirm seven new signings". ESPNScrum. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ^ "Pau : Watisoni Votu aurait signé". actu. 13 April 2015.
External links
- Watisoni Votu at ESPNscrum
- fijirugby profile
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