After playing for North Otago Fifita signed a deal with European club Saracens in 2004.
[3] The Saracens head coach Rod Kafer said "We have been looking to get the correct balance and variety in our back line and we feel Pila will provide that.
He's a very powerful player who can break the gain line and carry the ball in an uncompromising way.
[citation needed] In 2003, after playing impressive matches for North Otago in 2002 and 2003, Pila Fifita was called into the Tongan rugby world cup squad to replace Aisea Havili after he withdrew because of a leg injury.
[4] North Otago chief executive Ian Patterson said Fifita's selection was exciting for the province.