About Matt Te Pou
Born 1973. Matt Te Pou is a New Zealand rugby union player.
Matthew John Kenneth Te Pou (born Waiouru, on 27 August 1973) is a New Zealand former rugby union player. He played for Tonga. He is of Māori descent. His father, also called Matt Te Pou, was a coach of the Maori All Blacks in 2005.
Career Te Pou first played for Tonga in 1998 against Australia, in Canberra on 22 September 1998. He was part of the 1999 Rugby World Cup 'Ikale Tahi squad coached by Polutele Tu'ihalamaka, playing two matches in the tournament against the New Zealand and Italy. His last cap for Tonga was against Fiji in Nuku'alofa, on 7 June 2002. He played the National Provincial Championship for Thames Valley, King Country, as well in the Currie Cup, playing for the Gauteng Falcons.
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Who is Matt Te Pou?
New Zealand rugby union player (1973-)
When was Matt Te Pou born?
Matt Te Pou was born on 27 August 1973 in Waiouru.
What is Matt Te Pou's occupation?
Matt Te Pou is a rugby union player.
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Matt Te Pou is New Zealand.
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· DBpedia: Matt Te Pou (rugby union player)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matt Te Pou. https://biography.guide/matt-te-pou-rugby-union-player/
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