Sam Matavesi Signs for The Pirates

The Cornish Pirates have boosted their squad with the now officially confirmed signing of Sam Matavesi.

Educated at the Camborne Science & International Academy, Sam then attended Truro College and was a member of the team that in 2009 won the Daily Mail RBS U18 Cup at Twickenham.

Sam also in 2013 won the first of his three caps for Fiji, whilst other honours include being a County Championship winner with Cornwall in 2016.

Commenting for the Cornish Pirates about their squad’s latest acquisition, coach Alan Paver said:

“Welcoming Sam to the squad is going to be a massive boost, as we again take on another talented Cornishman.

“Having had a stint with Plymouth Albion, he knows what the Championship is about, and he has also played extremely well for the Reds..."

 The back-row/hooker Sam joins from Redruth, and has also formerly played for Camborne and Plymouth Albion, and had a brief spell with Racing Metro in Paris.