Justin Matamua (born 27 May 2003) is an Australian rugby league footballer who plays as a or forward for the Wests Tigers in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background
Matamua played his junior rugby league for the Campbelltown City Kangaroos.
Career
2022
Matamua made his first grade debut for the Wests Tigers against the Parramatta Eels in round 17 of the 2022 NRL season. Matamua was sent to the sin bin five minutes into his debut for an illegal shoulder charge on Parramatta's Mitchell Moses during the clubs 28-20 defeat. On 23 November, Matamua was announced to join the Wests Tigers Top-30 playing roster and extended his contract with the club until the end of 2025.
2023
Matamua was limited to only five games for the Wests Tigers in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished with the wooden spoon for a second straight year.