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Caerphilly RFC announces former Fiji international to coach at club

News, Sport | Tom Hicks | Published: 15:48, Thursday March 28th, 2024.
Last updated: 15:48, Thursday March 28th, 2024

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of @fijirugby international @NikoMatawalu as backs/attack coach for the 24/25 season. The former @GlasgowWarriors, @BathRugby, @ExeterChiefs, Montauban and @PontypriddRFC player will be starting his senior coaching journey here with us pic.twitter.com/su3q1jODpm

— Caerphilly RFC (@caerphillyrugby) March 27, 2024

Caerphilly RFC has announced former Fijian rugby star Nikola Matawalu will help coach the side starting from next season.

The 35-year-old earned 41 caps for his country, and will now become backs coach at Caerphilly, while studying rugby coaching and analytics at the University of South Wales.

In an announcement on social media, the National League Two East Central side welcomed Matawalu to the club, with the former Glasgow Warriors man to begin his coaching career later this year.

Matawalu, who lives in Caerphilly according to the club, will bring a “wealth of experience and knowledge”.


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