Motu Matu'u
- Position
- Hooker
- Hurricane
- 180
- Height
- 184
- Weight
- 108
- Date of birth
- 30/04/1987
- Birthplace
- Wellington
- Province
- Wellington
- Nickname
- Motz, M2
- Career
- 2012 -
Bio
Motu Matu’u, the Miramar enforcer, cemented his reputation as a committed, tough tackling rugby player with a series of bright cameos off the bench in his first Super Rugby season in 2012.
At season’s end he had signed on for the Hurricanes and the Wellington Lions in the ITM Cup until at least the end of 2013.
As well as muscle up front and strong defence, Matu’u brings a strong work ethic any side he plays for.
Up the end of 2012 Matu’u had earned 19 caps for Wellington over four seasons, making his provincial debut in a pre-season Ranfurly Shield defence against Wairarapa-Bush. His first ITM Cup came off the bench against Manawatu in 2010, while he made a further 10 appearances in 2011 and took the field in every ITM Cup match. His starting debut was against Northland.
Stats
- Provincial Teams
- Wellington
- Provincial Caps
- 19
- Provincial Debut
- 2009 v Wairarapa-Bush
- Super Rugby Caps
- 14
- Super Rugby Points
- 5 (1 t)
- Super Rugby Debut
- 2012, v Stormers
Favourite things
- Song:
- Best for Easy Feeling
- Band or Singer:
- Brownhill
- Book or Magazine:
- The Bible
- Movie:
- Lion King
- Holiday Destination:
- Samoa
- Food:
- Raw Fish
- Pets
- Dog (Maddox)
- Wish
- Financial freedom
- Chores as a Kid
- Nothing specific - house had to be clean before Mum and Dad finished
- Funniest Moment as a Kid
- Was scared of getting smashed at rugby
Education
- School
- Rongotai College
- Favourite subject:
- Wood work
- Worst subject:
- Science
Rugby facts
- Earliest Rugby Memory
- Having my long hair pulled
- Position When Younger
- Prop
- Most Admired Rugby Player
- Keven Mealamu
- Biggest Rugby Influence
- Mum & Dad
- Most Memorable Rugby Moment
- Putting on jersey for Ranfurly Shield challenge
- Worst Rugby Room Mate
- Cookie Monster
