Viliame Kikau, the standout player for Fiji Bati, has been honored for his impressive performance during the 2024 NRL season with the Bulldogs, receiving the prestigious 2024 Dr. George Peponis Medallist award. After grappling with a challenging previous year where he only played nine games, the 30-year-old showcased one of his most remarkable seasons yet in the NRL.
In total, Kikau participated in 22 matches, during which he scored four tries, assisted in another four, completed 41 offloads, and broke through the defense 10 times. His international career began in 2015 when he made his debut for Fiji against Papua New Guinea during the Melanesian Cup, contributing to a 22-10 victory while coming off the interchange bench at Robina Stadium.