Vernon Matongo

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Vernon Matongo
Born (2002-02-20) 20 February 2002 (age 23)
Harare, Zimbabwe
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
School Northwood School
University Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position Prop
Current team Stormers / Western Province
Senior career
YearsTeamApps(Points)
2024– Western Province
2024– Stormers 11 (0)
Correct as of 26 October 2025

Vernon Matongo (born 20 February 2002) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player, who plays for the Stormers and Western Province. His preferred position is prop. [1]

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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

  1. ↑ "Vernon Matongo". Ultimate Rugby. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "Northwood 2020 Head Prefect Address to School". Northwood School. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "Matongo bags degree, now rugby becomes his priority". Maties Sport. 25 March 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "Zimbabwe Junior Rugby Player Vernon Matongo Awarded A Scholarship By Stellenbosch University". Sports Rifle 7/24. 15 June 2020. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  5. ↑ "Zim rugby starlet Matongo signs pro deal at Western Province". Zim Sport Live. 18 November 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Blommetjies makes WP return". SA Rugby Magazine. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
  7. ↑ "Stormers reveal new-look team for Harlequins showdown". Rugby365. 13 December 2024. Retrieved 26 October 2025.
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