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Matthew Veater

Stats
Appearances
163
Points
80
Tries
16
Conversions
Penalties
Drop goals
Information
Position
Forward
Born
11th October 1976, Abergavenny (Wales)
Honours
Barbarians, Crawshays
"Veats" has played for Welsh Crawshays, Blackwood and Cross Keys. Matt played for Blackwood from U12 to age 24 years and played 3 seasons without missing a game. He joined Newport in 2002-03 and made 17 appearances. First appearance for Newport RFC vs Toulouse in Heineken Euro Cup, October 18th 2002 (Lost 19 v 34). Newport RFC captain 2004-05 & vice-capt 2005-06. Made his 100th appearance for Newport in 2005-06. Joined Cardiff RFC 2008-09.
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