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Virimi Vakatawa (born 1 May 1992) is a New Zealand-born French professional rugby union player who plays as a centre or a wing for Bristol Bears and the French national team.
- Virimi Vakatawa
- 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
- 1 May 1992 (age 31)
- Bristol Bears
Sep 27, 2023 · Bristol Bears have signed France centre Virimi Vakatawa, who was barred from playing last year because of a heart condition, on a one-year deal. The 31-year-old scored 49 tries in 146 appearances...
Mar 13, 2021 · Who is Virimi Vakatawa: Ten things you should know about the France centre. Virimi Vakatawa made his debut for France against Italy in the 2016 Six Nations and marked the occasion with a try. Here are a few more facts about the star centre….
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Sep 6, 2022 · France midfielder Virimi Vakatawa has explained the reason why he has retired from playing rugby with immediate effect at the age of 30.
Sep 6, 2022 · Virimi Vakatawa has been forced to end his playing career in France due to “cardiological reasons,” his club Racing 92 has confirmed.
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PARIS (AP) — A cardiac problem that jeopardises Virimi Vakatawa’s health when playing elite rugby has forced the France center to end his career. A day after Vakatawa’s club Racing 92 said medical officials were banning him from playing in France, club doctor Sylvain Blanchard told a news conference on Tuesday that a heart defect was ...
Sep 5, 2022 · France international centre Virimi Vakatawa has been forced to call time on his rugby career for medical reasons, his club side Racing 92 announced on Monday.
