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Motu Matu'u

b. 1987

New Zealand rugby union footballer

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Born 1987. Motu Matu'u is a New Zealand rugby union player.

Motu Matu'u (born 30 April 1987) is a rugby union footballer who plays as a hooker for London Irish in Premiership Rugby. He previously played for Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup and for the Hurricanes in the Super Rugby. He attended Rongotai College in Wellington, which was also attended by Ma'a Nonu. He is 184 cm tall and weighs 108 kg.

Matu'u is internationally capped by Samoa, of which his debut came off the bench against the United States during the 2015 World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup. He represented Samoa in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and on 23 August 2019, he was named in Samoa's 34-man training squad for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, before being named in the final 31 on 31 August.

On 17 March 2016, Matu'u signed for English club Gloucester Rugby in the Aviva Premiership on a long-term deal from the 2016–17 season. On 24 May 2018, Matu'u left Gloucester to join London Irish from their return in the RFU Championship.

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Rongotai College

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Who is Motu Matu'u?

New Zealand rugby union footballer

When was Motu Matu'u born?

Motu Matu'u was born on 30 April 1987 in Wellington.

What is Motu Matu'u's occupation?

Motu Matu'u is a rugby union player.

What nationality is Motu Matu'u?

Motu Matu'u is New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Motu Matu'u

· Wikidata: Q6918721

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