Daniel Yakopo

Daniel Rudolph Yakopo (born 29 June 1988), known as “Dan”, 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, who won the premiership in 2016.

Daniel Yakopo
Birth nameDaniel Rudolph Yakopo
Date of birth (1988-06-29) 29 June 1988
Height2.82 m (9 ft 3 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb; 17 st 13 lb)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Centre
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
2010
2015		 Brumbies Academy
Box Hill Rugby		 ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2013 Viadana ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
Parramatta
Tuggeranong Vikings		 ()
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
2010- Australia 7s

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.

References
  1. IRB.com (16 May 2010). "IRB Sevens- Australia at full strength again". Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. 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". Archived from the original on 9 April 2015. Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  6. "Vosota Med - Specialists in Sports and Medical Supplies". www.vosota.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
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