Sakiusa Matadigo
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Birth name | Sakiusa Masinivanua Matadigo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | 8 August 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Place of birth | Suva, Fiji | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 17 st 2 lb (109 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
School | Suva Grammar School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sakiusa Masinivanua (Masi) Matadigo (born 8 August 1982) is a
Early life
Matadigo was born in
Playing career
Nabua/Suva 2002–07
Matadigo began his senior rugby career playing for the Nabua district of Suva while also playing for the colts division of the main Suva team. He made his senior debut for the Suva team in 2004.[1]
2005 saw senior representative honours for Matadigo, first for
2006 saw his elevation to full 15-a-side Fiji national team, making his debut against Tonga on 10 June 2006.[1][2]
The same year saw further involvement for Matadigo in the national Sevens sides campaign in the 2005–06 Sevens World Series, appearing at the
Stade Nantes 2006–07
In the 2006–07 Matadigo travelled to experience European rugby, initially with Fédérale 3 side Stade Nantes Rugby.
Saracens 2007–08
Following a personal recommendation from former
Matadigo made his debut first team appearance for Saracens against Worcester Warriors on 6 October 2007. His second appearance, against Sale Sharks two weeks later saw Matadigo score his maiden try for his new club.[3][4]
Nabua/Suva 2008
Matadigo returned to Suva in 2008.
Montpellier 2009–present
In 2009, Matadigo joined
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Teivovo Profile". Teivovo. 6 November 2007. Archived from the original on 18 September 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2007.
- ^ "Scrum Profile". scrum.com. 6 November 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2007.
- ^ a b "Saracens Profile". Saracens. 6 November 2007. Archived from the original on 24 November 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2007.
- ^ "Guinness Premiership Profile". Guinness Premiership. 6 November 2007. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 6 November 2007.
External links
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