Mattias Clohessy

Mattias Clohessy (born January 3, 1970) is a former New Zealand rugby union player who had a distinguished career as a prop forward for the All Blacks national team. Standing 6'2" and weighing over 110 kg, Clohessy was known for his exceptional strength, technical scrummaging ability, and aggressive play. He earned 55 caps for New Zealand between 1992 and 2001, participating in multiple Rugby World Cups including the triumphant 1995 campaign held in South Africa, where the All Blacks defeated England in the final. Clohessy was part of the dominant New Zealand rugby era of the 1990s and represented his provincial team, Auckland, during the highly competitive National Provincial Championship. His powerful scrummaging and set-piece contributions made him one of the most respected props of his generation. After retiring from international rugby, Clohessy remained involved in the sport through coaching and commentary, contributing to rugby's development in New Zealand.