Melani Matavao is a threat on attack with amazing playmaking skills and an excellent knowledge of the game.

He played in Samoa’s PPS Super 9 Competition for the Aana Chiefs.

Matavao made his Super Rugby Pacific debut for Moana Pasifika in Round 3 of the 2024 season against the Melbourne Rebels, coming on as a replacement player.

He played for Samoa at the 2022 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Cape Town. He was also part of Samoa’s 2019 and 2023 Rugby World Cup teams.

Under World Rugby’s Pacific Combine Program he was selected for Otago in 2018 and played in 7 matches during their season.

He was a standout for Manu Samoa in their 2024 Pacific Nations Cup campaign and has earned his opportunity to be a fully-contracted player on Moana Pasifika.

Moana Pasifika debut: 2024 v Melbourne Rebels
Junior Clubs: Aana Chiefs
Senior Clubs: Otago