Vernon Matongo

Vernon Matongo (born 20 February 2002) is a Zimbabwean rugby union player, who plays for the Stormers and Western Province. His preferred position is prop.^[1]

Vernon Matongo

Born	(2002-02-20) 20 February 2002 (age 23) Harare, Zimbabwe
Height	179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight	120 kg (265 lb; 18 st 13 lb)
School	Northwood School
University	Stellenbosch University
Rugby union career
Position Prop Current team Stormers / Western Province Senior career Years Team Apps (Points) 2024– Western Province 2024– Stormers 11 (0) Correct as of 26 October 2025

Early career

Matongo attended Northwood School where he was Head Prefect and played rugby.^[2] After leaving school, he attended Stellenbosch University where he played for the Maties side.^[3]

Professional career

Matongo was originally a member of the Sharks academy having joined after leaving school in Durban.^[4] Having attended university in the area, he joined the Stormers,^[5] making his debut in the Currie Cup for the Western Province in 2024.^[6] He made his debut for the Stormers in the 2024–25 European Rugby Champions Cup.^[7]