12      MATTHEW START    

POSITION: Inside Center

WEIGHT: 200

HEIGHT: 5-11

CLASS: Senior

HOMETOWN: Charlotte, NC

HIGH SCHOOL: Myers Park HS

2021-2022: Returning Center who looks to build on strong Junior season in both Fifteens and Sevens.

2020-2021: Made two appearances and one start in COVID-shortened season.

2019-2020: Made four appearances and three starts, including first career start in season-opening victory over San Diego State...Sevens pool player, earning selection for all three of team's Fall tournaments.

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2018-2019: Made three appearances in a reserve role with First XV while excelling in Arizona reserve grade sides...Sevens pool player earning selection for PAC-12, USA Rugby, and Collegiate Rugby Championships.

High School/Personal: Graduated from Myers Park High School (NC) in 2018, where he excelled in Rugby...High School All American and Eagle Impact Rugby Academy selection...Majoring in Political Science.