It’s a big year for Fiji, says Matavesi

By PAUL REES

Sam Matavesi used to drive dumper trucks for a living – now he dumps defenders and last weekend the hooker celebrated making his 50th appearance for Northampton.
The 30-year old was a late bloomer and did not become a full-time professional until 2019 after spending his career in his native south-west with Camborne, Plymouth Albion, Redruth and Cornish Pirates.
“We are having a new indoor facility being built at Northampton,” said Matavesi, whose younger brother Joel also plays for the Saints while older brother Josh is in Japan after stints with Exeter, Worcester, Newcastle...

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