Ben Volavola has officially joined the Leicester Tigers senior men’s squad for the 2024/25 season. The Fiji international, who can play in several positions among the backs, boasts over 200 professional rugby matches under his belt, including 38 Test caps and two Rugby World Cup appearances.
For the past seven seasons, Volavola has been playing in France for teams such as Racing 92, Perpignan, and more recently, Agen. He originally hails from Sydney, Australia, where he made his entry into the NSW Waratahs senior squad, which was coached by Michael Cheika, before the 2013 season after representing Australia U20s at the 2011 Junior World Championships.
Leicester Tigers head coach Cheika expressed his satisfaction about the signing, stating, “We’re very pleased to be able to add a player of Ben’s experience and quality to the squad. Ben’s knowledge of northern-hemisphere rugby from his time in France is a plus, and his experience at international level is invaluable. I know he’s a man of good character and will add value to our environment.”
Volavola shared his excitement about joining the Leicester Tigers, saying, “I am honoured and excited to join this club, and this talented group. I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity and after speaking to Michael, I jumped at the chance to come to Leicester, and I’m excited to see what we can do this season.”