Matekitonga Moeakiola

Matekitonga Moeakiola (born 16 May 1978) is a former Tonga-born American rugby union player who last played for Castanet Rugby at club level.

Moeakiola also played for Patumahoe RFC in the Counties Manukau Club rugby competition.

Mate never played for Harbour or Counties NPC sides.

Mate was first noticed by the U.S. national team while playing rugby at the University of Utah.

Moeakiola made his debut at the 2007 Rugby World Cup, scoring a try after coming on as a substitute in the Eagles' opening match against England.

Moeakiola before a match vs Australia in the 2011 Rugby World Cup