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Mataele to debut for Western Force today

Mataele to debut for Western Force today

By Navitalai Naivalurua
20/02/2022
Fiji born Manasa Mataele will be making his debut for Western Force

Fiji born Manasa Mataele will be making his debut for Western Force when they meet the Brumbies in Super Rugby Pacific this afternoon.

Mataele joins the Force on a two-year deal.

The 25-year-old has been named in the starting line-up alongside Reesjan Pasitoa, Kyle Godwin, Toni Pulu and Jake Strachan in the backline.

He started his Super Rugby journey in 2016 when he made his debut for the Crusaders.

Meanwhile, Rob Valetini will start at flanker for the Brumbies.

The Western Force will meet the Brumbies at 3pm today.

In other results, the Chiefs beat the Highlanders 26-16, the Crusaders defeated the Hurricanes 42-32 and the Reds thumped the Rebels 23-5.

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