Joshua Lewis Matavesi - International Rugby Player, Fly-half, Wing, Centre, Fullback

'I identify as 'Cornish Fijian' and I feel Cornish, not English.' (Josh Matavesi)

Josh was born on 5th October 1990 in Camborne, Kernow to a Cornish mother and Fijian father.

His father, Sireli Matavesi, who is from Vanua Balavu, Lau Islands, Fiji, toured Britain as a Fiji Barbarian in 1987 where he met his wife, Karen, a Cornish maid.

Josh went to Camborne Science and Community College and then Truro College

He played for Mounts Bay RFC in the National Division Two. He also played for Truro College and has also made a handful of appearances for Exeter United.

In December 2008, he was called up to the Under-20 squad for the 2009 Six Nations Under-20 tournament.

He was signed on by the Exeter Chiefs in August 2009 before making his debut against Sale Sharks at fullback.

In November 2009, he was called up to join the Fiji team for the 2009 Autumn Internationals against Scotland, Ireland and Romania, replacing Kameli Ratuvou, who was not available.

He made his debut against Scotland playing at fullback and was replaced in the second-half.

He came off the bench against Ireland, replacing Norman Ligairiat fullback, but in the final test against Romania, he started at fly half because Fiji's first choice 10, Nicky Little had already returned to his club along with a few other players.

Fiji defeated the Romanians 29 - 18 with Matavesi scoring 9 points and converting 3 of the 4 tries.

He was part of Fiji's U20 team in the 2010 IRB Junior World Championship in June 2010. In October, he was selected again in to the Fiji team to take part in Fiji's end of year rugby tour to Europe.

It was recently announced that he had signed on for Racing Métro 92 in the Top 14 competition as a replacement for the injured flyhalf,Juan Martin Hernandez.

He made his Top 14 debut off the bench against SU Agen in April 2011.

In 2012, he signed a contract with Worcester Warriors.

On 31 January 2014 he signed for the Ospreys.

Josh is often seen around west Cornwall and a nicer chap you could never wish to meet.

This article has been kindly provided by Kernow Matters to Us and is part of the series on Famous Folk of Kernow (Cornwall).