Matt Whaanga Explained
| Matt Whaanga |
| Birth Date: | 25 May 1997 |
| Birth Place: | New Zealand |
| Height: | 1880NaN0 |
| Weight: | 1040NaN0 |
| Position: | Centre |
| Currentclub: | , |
| Years1: | 2018–2020 |
| Apps1: | 16 |
| Points1: | 5 |
| Years2: | 2021– |
| Apps2: | 24 |
| Points2: | 30 |
| Years3: | 2023– |
| Apps3: | 6 |
| Points3: | 5 |
| Clubupdate: | 16 August 2023 |
Matt Whaanga (born 25 May 1997) is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and . His preferred position is centre.[1]
Early career
Whaanga studied at South Otago High School, scoring 60 points in a match for the school in 2014.[2] [3]
Professional career
Whaanga represented from 2018 until 2020.[4] He joined in 2021, and has remained with the side since,[5] being named in the side for the 2023 Bunnings NPC.[6] He was called into the as a late replacement for Round 14 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting against the .[7]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Matt Whaanga. Ultimate Rugby. 16 August 2023.
- News: New Zealand schoolboy Matt Whaanga scores 60 points in First XV trial match. Fox Sports. 14 April 2014. 16 August 2023.
- News: Pondering life after rugby to a contract with the Hurricanes. Southland Tribune. 21 March 2023. 16 August 2023.
- News: Rugby: Taniwha come up short in epic Mitre 10 Cup battle with Otago. NZ Herald. 9 September 2018. 16 August 2023.
- News: Midfielder Matt Whaanga back for second season with Southland Stags. Stuff.co.nz. 15 April 2022. 16 August 2023.
- News: SBS Bank Southland Stags Squad Named for 2023 Bunnings Warehouse NPC . Rugby Southland . 10 July 2023 . 15 July 2023.
- Web site: Match Centre - Super Rugby - Highlanders vs. Reds . SANZAAR . 26 May 2023.
