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DoB 14th Oct 2002
Birthplace Helston
Height 6’ (1.82m)
Weight 16st 12lbs (107kg)
Position Hooker
Honours Cornwall U20s
It was back in November 2024 that the Cornish Pirates were pleased to announce the signing of Matt for the remainder of the season.
Joining from Redruth, Matt first played for Helston and, besides Redruth, has also represented Truro and Falmouth. Educated at Truro School and at Truro College, he has been a member of the Exeter Chiefs Academy and was a ‘Jason Leonard Cup’ winner for Cornwall under 20s, who has also featured for SW England Counties.
Influences have included Phil Bostock when first starting at Truro, and later former Cornish Pirates’ coach Louis Tonkin who when at college helped Matt with his line-out throwing and was always honest with him as to the way he played.
Besides rugby, Matt has played lots of other sports, and especially cricket, whilst with friends he endeavours to make it to as many Aston Villa football games as possible.