Vilimoni Botitu

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Vilimoni Botitu
Date of birth (1998-06-15) 15 June 1998 (age 25)
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight93 kg (205 lb; 14 st 9 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Centre, Fly-half
Current team Castres Olympique
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
Nawaka ()
2020- Castres Olympique 68 (70)
Correct as of 25 January 2024
International career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2021- Fiji 10 (7)
Correct as of 25 January 2024
National sevens team(s)
YearsTeamComps
2018-2021 Fiji 7s 17
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of Fiji.svg  Fiji
Olympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Team competition

Vilimoni Botitu (born 15 June 1998) is a Fijian professional rugby union player for Castres Olympique in the French Top 14. He also appears for the Fiji national team.

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