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…