Vernon Matongo
| Born | 28 February 2002 Harare, Zimbabwe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 117 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| School | Northwood School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| University | Stellenbosch University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Vernon Matongo (born 28 February 2002) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player, who plays for the Stormers and Western Province. His preferred position is prop.[1]
Early career
Matongo attended Northwood School where he was Head Prefect and played rugby.[2] After leaving school, he attended Stellenbosch University where he played for the Maties side.[3]
Professional career
Matongo was originally a member of the Sharks academy having joined after leaving school in Durban.[4] Having attended university in the area, he joined the Stormers,[5] making his debut in the Currie Cup for the Western Province in 2024.[6] He made his debut for the Stormers in the 2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup.[7]
References
- ^ "Vernon Matongo". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Northwood 2020 Head Prefect Address to School". Northwood School. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Matongo bags degree, now rugby becomes his priority". Maties Sport. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Zimbabwe Junior Rugby Player Vernon Matongo Awarded A Scholarship By Stellenbosch University". Sports Rifle 7/24. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Zim rugby starlet Matongo signs pro deal at Western Province". Zim Sport Live. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Blommetjies makes WP return". SA Rugby Magazine. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
- ^ "Stormers reveal new-look team for Harlequins showdown". Rugby365. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
External links
- Vernon Matongo at ItsRugby.fr (in French)
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