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Matthias Halagahu

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Matthias Halagahu
Date of birth (2001-08-15) 15 August 2001 (age 23)
Place of birthFréjus, France
Height1.94 m (6 ft 4+12 in)[1]
Weight117 kg (258 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Lock
Youth career
2005–2006 RC Draguignan
2006–2015 CARF
2015–2020 Toulon
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2020– Toulon 37 (0)
Correct as of 17 January 2024

Matthias Halagahu (born 15 August 2001) is a French professional rugby union player, who plays as a lock for Top 14 side Toulon. Born in Metropolitan France, he is of Wallisian descent through his father and made his debut with his club in October 2020.

Club career

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Matthias Halagahu made his professional debut for RC Toulon on the 23 October 2020, against Castres Olympique in Top 14.[2][3]

International career

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Matthias Halagahu was first called to the France senior team in January 2024 for the Six Nations Championship.[4][5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Player profile". itsrugby.co.uk. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Halagahu, l'avenir lui appartient". Rugbyrama (in French). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Toulon 19-6 Castres, Top 14 2020-2021 : résumé du match". L'Équipe (in French). 23 October 2020. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  4. ^ Bové, Hugo (17 January 2024). "Tournoi des 6 Nations - XV de France : Halagahu, Gibert, Depoortère... Qui sont les cinq nouveaux joueurs appelés par Fabien Galthié ?". L'Indépendant (in French). Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  5. ^ "6 Nations. Grégory Alldritt capitaine, six novices, des surprises… La liste des Bleus est dévoilée". Ouest-France (in French). 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
  6. ^ "France Six Nations squad: Alldritt named captain with six debutants picked". Evening Standard. Reuters. 17 January 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
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