Levani

Botia

182cm
103kg
March 14, 1989

One of Fiji’s most recognisable players and a player that has transformed from a Centre to one of the games best Flankers. Botia has Captained Fiji at both Sevens and Fifteens and is a fan favourite at La Rochelle.

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September 10, 2025 Joshua O’Connor

La Rochelle took on defending champions Bordeaux in round 1. Levani Botia started at Blindside Flanker, a slight change from his usual openside position.

La Rochelle proved to be tough competition for the home side but never really threatened to win the game.

Botia made 7 carries and 7 tackles. They host Clermont in round 2.

Current Season

CompetitionClubGamesTriesPointsConversionsPenalty KicksDrop Goals
Top 14La Rochelle100000

Club Career

CompetitionYearsClubGamesTriesConvPen KicksDrop GoalsPoints
Top 142014-2025La Rochelle15428000140
Champions Cup2014-2025La Rochelle37800040
Challenge Cup2014-2025La Rochelle16500025
Pro D22013-2014La Rochelle8200010
  • If blank, stats are incomplete. Special thanks to All.Rugby and itsrugby.uk

Representative

YearsTeamGamesTriesConversionsPenalty KicksDrop GoalsPoints
2014-2024Flying Fijians27700035
2011-2014Fiji 7s681300065

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Top 14 selections for round 1

Teamlists for round 1 of the Top 14 are in with Stade Francais hosting newcomers Montauban in the season opener. Peniasi Dakuwaqa starts on the right wing, on the opposite side Josua Vici for USM.

Peceli Yato will make his debut for Perpignan off the bench with Eneriko Buliruarua starting. For Bayonne Luke Tagi has been named in the 23 jumper.

Iosefo Masi makes his Top 14 debut from Lyon's bench, while Nathan Hughes also makes his first appearance as Racing's Number 8. Vinaya Habosi is at 13 while Lekima Tagitagivalu makes his club debut off the bench along with Josua Tuisova.

Vilimoni Botitu is in the 22 jumper for Castres who travel to Pau while Setariki Tuicuvu starts on the wing for Toulon against Montpellier.

Salesi Rayasi play's his first competition match for Bordeaux who host La Rochelle. They have named Levani Botia at 6, Suliasi Vunivalu on the wing and making his Top 14 debut is former Mont de Marsan centre/wing Semi Lagivala on the bench.

Clermont and Toulouse wrap up round 1 on Monday morning with their teamlists yet to be released.

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