Athlete Resume
Matthew is a special talent who has featured in the Welsh U16, U18 and now U20 teams as he looks to make the step up to professional rugby. The second row forward is a member of the Cardiff Blues Academy and Pontypridd RFC. He helped Wales to a third place finish in this years U20 Six Nations and is looking to gain selection for the Junior U20 World Cup in Italy in June. This season he will be making his debut for the Cardiff Blues main squad against Newcastle Falcons and Llanelli Scarlets.
Key Achievements
- Welsh U18 and U20 Teams
- 2011 Six Nations U20 - 3rd
- 2010 Five Nations U18 - 2nd
- 2010 Regional U18 Championships - 1st
- 2009 Four Nations U16 - 1st
Aims
- Selection for the Junior U20 World Cup
- Remain in Cardiff Blues Academy
- Sign professional contract with Blues
