Vili Helu Explained

Vili Helu
Fullname:Viliame Helu
Birth Date:20 March 1996
Birth Place:Alamo, California, United States
Height:1930NaN0
Weight:1070NaN0
Position:Lock / Flanker / Number 8
Years1:2020–2023
Apps1:44
Points1:20
Years2:2024–
Apps2:0
Points2:0
Repyears1:2022–
Repteam1:USA Falcons XV
Repyears2:2022–
Repteam2:United States
Repcaps2:3
Reppoints2:0
Clubupdate:19 December 2023[1]
Repupdate:20 March 2023

Vili Helu (born 20 March 1996) is an American rugby union player, currently playing for . His preferred position is flanker or number 8, but he can also play as a lock.[2]

Early career

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vili HELU, Third Row . ITS Rugby . 20 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Vili Helu. Ultimate Rugby. 20 March 2023.
  3. News: Rugby ATL Re-Signs Vili Helu. DJ Coil Rugby. 14 December 2022. 20 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Vili Helu. Olympics. 20 March 2023.
  5. News: Men's College Player Of The Week: Vili Helu. Flo Rugby. 1 February 2018. 20 March 2023.
  6. News: Rugby ATL Signs Vili Helu. DJ Coil Rugby. 31 December 2019. 20 March 2023.
  7. Web site: Vili Helu. Rugby ATL. 20 March 2023.
  8. News: Cheetahs speed past Falcons. Goff Rugby Report. 14 October 2022. 20 March 2023.
  9. News: USA open RWC repechage with lop-sided win against Kenya. Americas Rugby News. 6 November 2022. 20 March 2023.