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Melani Matavao

Melani Matavao
Samoa
Samoa
Melani Matavao

Nationality

Samoa

Age

30

Position

Scrum Half

Height

171cm

Weight

73kg

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Melani Matavao Stats

Stats compared to other Scrum Halfs

Melani Matavao Stats

Stats compared to other Scrum Halfs
Melani Matavao
Melani Matavao

Key Stats

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Melani Matavao

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Melani Matavao Performance Analysis

Rugby World Cup 2023

Melani Matavao featured in 2 matches during the 2023 Rugby World Cup, representing Samoa. Results included 0 wins and 3 losses.

Melani Matavao represented Samoa at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where Samoa were eliminated at the Pool stage.

Melani Matavao played 41 minutes across the Rugby World Cup 2023. In attack he made 22m with ball in hand, beating 3 defenders and scoring 0 tries. Defensively he completed 4 tackles at a rate of 2 per game.

In the Rugby World Cup 2023, Melani Matavao completed 37 passes at an accuracy of 95%, contributing 1 try assist and making 42 touches.

Super Rugby Pacific 2026

Melani Matavao featured in 5 matches during the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific, representing Moana Pasifika. Results included 1 win and 4 losses.

Melani Matavao represented Moana Pasifika in the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, who finished 11th in the regular season table.

Melani Matavao played 115 minutes across the Super Rugby Pacific 2026. In attack he made 52m with ball in hand, beating 4 defenders and scoring 4 tries. Defensively he completed 17 tackles at a rate of 3.4 per game.

In the Super Rugby Pacific 2026, Melani Matavao completed 105 passes at an accuracy of 96%, contributing 1 try assist and making 121 touches.

Hilux NPC 2026

Melani Matavao featured in 10 matches during the 2026 Hilux NPC, representing Counties Manukau. Results included 4 wins and 6 losses.

Melani Matavao played 444 minutes across the Hilux NPC 2026. In attack he made 109m with ball in hand, beating 16 defenders and scoring 1 try. Defensively he completed 51 tackles at a rate of 5.1 per game.

In the Hilux NPC 2026, Melani Matavao completed 389 passes at an accuracy of 96%, contributing 4 try assists and making 450 touches.

  • He ranked in the top 5% of Scrum Half's for defenders beaten in the Hilux NPC.
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