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"Really stepped up": Matatu have 'brought the physicality' in early season successes

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Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Sat, 4 Jul 2026, 3:42pm
 Laura Bayfield of Matatū wins a lineout during the round two Super Rugby Aupiki match between Hurricanes and Matatu at Maidstone Park, on June 21, 2026, in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)
Laura Bayfield of Matatū wins a lineout during the round two Super Rugby Aupiki match between Hurricanes and Matatu at Maidstone Park, on June 21, 2026, in Upper Hutt, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Matatu have gotten off to a red-hot start in Super Rugby Aupiki – going three for three. 

This weekend they’re travelling north to face off against the Chiefs Manawa. 

Matatu lock Laura Bayfield joined Lesley Murdoch for a chat about her team’s great start to the competition, and what they can expect from their opponents who are yet to win a game this season. 

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