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THE SENSATIONAL SKILL-SET OF VIRIMI VAKATAWA

THE NAMES of Ntamack, Dupont, Alldritt and Le Roux have been lauded over the past 12 months, but the brightest jewel in France’s crown is Fiji-born Virimi Vakatawa. The 28-year-old Racing centre qualifies for France through residency and made his Test debut in 2016 after illuminating the World Sevens Series.

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