Matt WhaangaMatt Whaanga is a New Zealand rugby union player, who plays for the and. His preferred position is centre.Early careerWhaanga studied at South Otago High School, scoring 60 points in a match for the school in 2014.Professional careerWhaanga represented from 2018 until 2020. He joined in 2021, and has remained with the side since, being named in the side for the 2023 Bunnings NPC. He was called into the as a late replacement for Round 14 of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season, debuting against the.