#78 Tabai Matson

The Constraints Collective · Jan 16, 2026 · 1h 19m

Tabai Matson is a globally experienced rugby coach with a career spanning elite club and international rugby across Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific, South America, and Europe.

After playing and coaching Yamaha Júbilo, he moved into coaching roles in Australia before returning to New Zealand, where he led Canterbury to the 2012 ITM Cup title. He has since worked across the international game, including consulting with Brazil Rugby ahead of the Rio Olympics, coaching with the Māori All Blacks, and joining Fiji’s staff for their Pacific Nations Cup win and the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

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