Vili Helu
American rugby union player (born 1996)
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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, but he can also play as a lock.[2]
Full nameViliami Helu
Born20 March 1996
Alamo, California, United States
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb)
| Full name | Viliami Helu | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | 20 March 1996 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
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]
