Fiji fly-half Ben Volavola joins Melbourne Rebels in Super Rugby
Friday 6 January 2017 10:00, UK
Fiji international fly-half Ben Volavola has signed a one-year contract with the Melbourne Rebels following an unsuccessful stint in New Zealand with the Crusaders.
The 25-year-old, who started all four of Fiji's games at the 2015 Rugby World Cup, had joined the seven-time Super Rugby champions Crusaders from the Waratahs to help fill the void left by the departure of Dan Carter.
However, he struggled to get regular playing time in Christchurch where local lad Richie Mo'unga was preferred ahead of him.
"I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue my career in Melbourne," said Volavola.
"I'm excited by the chance to grow my game at a club that has a great record for nurturing and developing elite players under head coach Tony McGahan."
Sydney-born Volavola, who also played provincial rugby for Canterbury, had signed a two-year contract with the Crusaders but was released late last year.
The Rebels open the Super Rugby season with a February 23 clash against the Blues before travelling to Wellington to play the Hurricanes, with both games live on Sky Sports.
