A France international representative forward, he played previously for the Catalans Dragons, Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity Wildcats and the Bradford Bulls.

Elima was named in the France training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

[5] Elima had been named in the France squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.

[6] Elima captained France in the 2009 Four Nations tournament, scoring his team's only try in their match against Australia.

Elima confirmed his switch to the Bradford Bulls and signed a two-year contract with the club in September 2010.

On 23 December 2020 it was reported that he had been sacked by Palau XIII Broncos after their poor start to the Elite One Championship season[7]