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Jasper Bruce

The special tattoo that helped save Matamua's career

Justin Matamua (c) celebrates scoring a try with his new Bulldogs teammates. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

During the darkest days of his final season at Wests Tigers, Justin Matamua inked a permanent reminder on his arm that things would improve.

The 22-year-old forward thought about quitting rugby league altogether when he was axed to Ron Massey Cup, the semi-professional level below reserve grade, during a tough 2025 season at the Tigers.

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