Daniel Yakopo Explained

Birth Name:Daniel Rudolph Yakopo
Birth Date:1988 6, df=yes
Ru Position:Wing, Centre
Ru Amateuryears:2010
2015
Ru Amateurclubs:Brumbies Academy
Box Hill Rugby
Ru Clubyears:2013
Ru Proclubs:Viadana
Ru Province:Parramatta
Tuggeranong Vikings
Repsevensyears1:2010-
Repsevensteam1:Australia 7s

Daniel Rudolph Yakopo (born 29 June 1988), known as “Dan”, is an Australian rugby union player. He played for the n sevens team and made his debut[1] at the 2010 England Sevens where Australia defeated 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, who won the premiership in 2016.

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. He has four siblings; three sisters and a brother.

Yakopo is also the co-founder of emerging Australasian sports supplies and medical brand Vosota Med,[6] together with his cousin Tomu Mataika.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: IRB Sevens- Australia at full strength again. . IRB.com . 16 May 2010 . 4 April 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150406024620/http://oceaniarugby.com/australia_name_squad.html/ref/267 . 6 April 2015 . dmy .
  2. Web site: Australia triumph over South Africa in London Sevens final . theguardian.com (Press Association) . 23 May 2010 . 4 April 2015.
  3. Web site: Rotuman Sports . Bruce Tizard-Varcoe (England) . 20 May 2011 . 4 April 2015.
  4. Web site: Qantas Men's Sevens Squad Named For The Wellington Sevens . ARU Media Unit . 2 February 2012 . 4 April 2015.
  5. Web site: New Recruit Dan Yakopo . Michael Bell . 3 December 2010 . 4 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150409074347/http://twobluesrugby.com.au/article.php/20101203142631164 . 9 April 2015 . dead .
  6. Web site: Vosota Med - Specialists in Sports and Medical Supplies. www.vosota.com. en. 2018-08-23.