Professional Rugby Ben Volavola is an internationally acclaimed sportsman. The Australian-born Fijian player has been playing rugby professionally for over eight years and has a proven track record with French Top 14 side Racing 92. He has played for various top clubs in the past and plays either as rear, either as fly. half.
Ben gained more media attention when he was linked to popular actress Shailene Woodley. The duo confirmed their dating in a series of interviews with Shailene who was moving to Paris to be closer to him. It would be interesting to find out more about the man who stole the heart of the Hollywood star.
Ben Volavola – Bio (Age)
Ben Volavola was born in Australia on November 13, 1991. He moved to Fiji as a child and lived there for a while. While growing up in Fiji, he began his education at Veiuto Primary School, where he was introduced to rugby. His teachers noticed that he had a natural flair for the game and he was greatly encouraged.
In 2000 Ben along with his mother and younger brother moved back to Sydney where he started high school. Back in Syndey, Ben began his education at Endeavor Sports High School. He was here from 2005-2008 before moving to Newington College from 2009-2010.
Ben Volavola finally completed his education in 2012 from the Australian Institute of Fitness where he obtained his Certificate III and Certificate IV. He also studied for a degree in business administration at the Australian Vocational Training Academy. Despite his natural talent for rugby, Ben has spent a lot of time preparing for the ‘big leagues’.
Professional career
Volavola started his professional rugby career in In 2011, he represented the Australian team (under 20) at the “IRB Junior World Championship” in Italy. He then signed with the “Waratahs Extended Playing Squad” ahead of the “Super Rugby Season” (2013).
The Ben Volavola player signed a two-year contract with ‘Crusaders’ before the ‘Super Rugby Season’ (2016). He also announced his intention to play for ‘Fiji’ in the Rugby World Cup in 2015. He played in all 4 of Fiji’s games against some of the biggest teams losing 3 and winning 1.
The youngster continued to improve his game. He signed with ‘Melbourne Rebels’ in 2017, playing there for one season before changing clubs. In the same year 2017, Ben moved to France where he joined ‘Bordeaux Begles’, a French Top 14 club. He has since moved to another French club in 2018. He currently plays with ‘Racing 92’.
family, relatives
The outstanding rugby player has a mixed ethnicity. Her father, Dinesh Shankar, is Indian while her mother, Ema Volavola, is Fijian. Although her father is little known, her mother is the daughter of Ratu Peni Volavola, former mayor of Suva. She studied commerce at the University of Sydney. Ema is a devout Christian and raised her children the same way.
She also believes that Ben’s talent is something that runs through the family because both of his parents played the sport professionally in their youth. Ben Volavola spoke about the support he receives from his family in different interviews. He appreciates them for constantly praying for him and having his back. He admits that playing rugby has been his lifelong dream and he wants to make his family proud.
Relationship with Shailene Woodley
Ben Volavola is in a relationship with Shailene Woodley. The duo met in Fiji while Shailene was there filming the movie, Adrift. After keeping their relationship a secret for a while, they finally went public in 2018. They were spotted together at various events. Shailene is an actress and an activist. She received wide recognition for her roles in the film The Fault in Our Stars and The Divergent Series (2014-2016).
She has received prestigious nominations such as the Golden Globes, MTV Awards, BAFTA, SAG, People’s choice and Gotham, among others. Apparently, Shailene received 69 nominations and won 37. She is also a climate advocate and environmental activist. In one of his interviews, Ben Volavola said he was lucky to have a woman like Shailene in his life.
the size
For a rugby player, Ben Volavola has the right body characteristics. He stands at a height of 6 feet 3 inches and weighs a proportional weight of 89 kg.