Daniel Yakopo

Daniel Yakopo
Full name Daniel Rudolph Yakopo
Date of birth (1988-06-29) 29 June 1988
Height 1.82 m (5 ft 11 12 in)
Weight 94 kg (207 lb)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position Wing, Centre
Amateur clubs
Years Club / team
2010 Brumbies Academy
Professional / senior clubs
Years Club / team Caps (points)
2013 Viadana
Provincial/State sides
Years Club / team Caps (points)
Parramatta
Tuggeranong Vikings
Sevens national teams
Years Club / team Comps
2010-  Australia

Daniel Yakopo (born 29 June 1988) is an Australian Rugby union player. He played for the Australian sevens team and made his debut [1] at the 2010 England Sevens where Australia defeated South Africa in the final 19-14.[2][3] Yakopo returned from injury to play at the 2012 Wellington Sevens.[4] He is currently coach of the Carey Baptist Grammar School First XV.

Yakopo played for the Parramatta Two Blues in the Shute Shield. He previously played for the Tuggeranong Vikings.[5]

His father is Rotuman from Malhaha.

References

  1. IRB.com (16 May 2010). "IRB Sevens- Australia at full strength again.". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. theguardian.com (Press Association) (23 May 2010). "Australia triumph over South Africa in London Sevens final". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  3. Bruce Tizard-Varcoe (England) (20 May 2011). "Rotuman Sports". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  4. ARU Media Unit (2 February 2012). "Qantas Men's Sevens Squad Named For The Wellington Sevens". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  5. Michael Bell (3 December 2010). "New Recruit Dan Yakopo". Retrieved 4 April 2015.

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