First stint with Auckland Fox-Matamua joined during the
2012 ITM Cup, as an injury replacement. He made his debut with a start against
Manawatu, and scored a try in 59–16 victory.
Season with North Harbour Following his experience playing with Auckland, Fox-Matamua moved to Championship side
North Harbour for the
2013 ITM Cup. His next appearance came as a substitute against
Otago, replacing Leigh Thompson on 53 minutes. Fox-Matamua made his final appearance for North Harbour in the side's last game of the competition, replacing Viliami Fihaki against
Canterbury.
Return to Auckland Fox-Matamua returned to
Auckland in 2014, in the process rejoining his club University. During his second stint with Auckland, Fox-Matamua won the
Gallaher Shield with University. Already at Connacht before Fox-Matamua were
Jake Heenan, previously part of the Auckland academy with him, and
Tom McCartney, a former teammate of his on the Auckland senior team and Fox-Matamua consulted with them prior to signing. Fox-Matamua made his competitive debut for Connacht on 4 September 2015, starting against
Newport Gwent Dragons in the
2015–16 Pro12 on the opening day of the season. He played the full 80 minutes and scored a
try after a catch and drive from a
lineout as Connacht won 29–23. Fox-Matamua started the following week against
Glasgow Warriors, again playing the full match and scoring a try as part of a drive by the team. ==References==