Across 29 matches, Matiu shows up as one of the more dependable ball-carriers and defensive workhorses at Number 8, averaging close to eight carries and nine tackles per game. His single-match peaks of 16 carries and 18 tackles indicate he can shift into a higher gear when the contest demands it. The volume of minutes logged alongside those consistent output numbers points to a player who holds his shape deep into matches rather than fading.
Temo Matiu is a professional rugby union number 8 registered with the Union Bordeaux-Begles, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with linking the forwards and backs from the base of the scrum.
As a number 8, Temo features for the Union Bordeaux-Begles across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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