Matadigo was born in Suva, Fiji on 8 August 1982 and educated at Suva Grammar School where, in 2001, his final year, he played at Number 8 in the side that won the school the Fiji secondary schools competition, the Deans Trophy for the first time in 62 years.[1]
Playing career
Nabua/Suva 2002–07
Matadigo began his senior rugby career playing for the Nabua district of Suva while also playing for the colts division of the main Suva team. He made his senior debut for the Suva team in 2004.[1]
2006 saw his elevation to full 15-a-side Fiji national team, making his debut against Tonga on 10 June 2006.[1][2]
The same year saw further involvement for Matadigo in the national Sevens sides campaign in the 2005–06 Sevens World Series, appearing at the Wellington, USA, Hong Kong and Singapore rounds of the tournament.[1]
Stade Nantes 2006–07
In the 2006–07 Matadigo travelled to experience European rugby, initially with Fédérale 3 side Stade Nantes Rugby.
Matadigo made his debut first team appearance for Saracens against Worcester Warriors on 6 October 2007. His second appearance, against Sale Sharks two weeks later saw Matadigo score his maiden try for his new club.[3][4]