Vili Helu (born 20 March 1996) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for Rugby ATL. His preferred position is flanker or number 8.[2]
| Full name | Viliame Helu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Date of birth | 20 March 1996 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Alamo, California, United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 193 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early career edit
Helu is from Alamo, California and was selected for Team USA for the Youth Olympic Games.[3][4] He attended Saint Mary's College of California where he achieved All-American honours.[5]
Professional career edit
Helu signed for Rugby ATL in 2019 ahead of the 2020 Major League Rugby season.[6] He has remained with the team since.[7]
Helu toured with the USA Falcons XV side to South Africa in 2022.[8] He made his debut for the full United States side in 2022, making his debut against Kenya.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Vili HELU, Third Row". ITS Rugby. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Vili Helu". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Rugby ATL Re-Signs Vili Helu". DJ Coil Rugby. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Vili Helu". Olympics. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Men's College Player Of The Week: Vili Helu". Flo Rugby. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Rugby ATL Signs Vili Helu". DJ Coil Rugby. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Vili Helu". Rugby ATL. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "Cheetahs speed past Falcons". Goff Rugby Report. 14 October 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
- ^ "USA open RWC repechage with lop-sided win against Kenya". Americas Rugby News. 6 November 2022. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
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