Wallaby no.931. “First time I arrived (in Wallabies camp), I was very scared, and even Marika, I didn’t really know him well,” Daugunu said. Foul play. Welcome to the family, Lipo! New Wallabies winger Filipo Daugunu’s father believes he was always destined for bigger things in life. “I thought he was just outstanding for the Reds,” the coach said of Daugunu. Sign up to our mailing list for a weekly digest from the wide world of rugby. 2015 They are Filipo Daugunu, Marika Koroibete, Isi Naisarani, Seru Uru, Rob Valetini and Suliasi Vunivalu. Eligible for the Wallabies via residency, Daugunu is set to earn his first test cap for Australia in the 2020 Rugby Championship. Daugunu represented Fiji in under-age soccer teams before his shift to Australia. Now his Australian rival down the sideline, Filipo Daugunu, says the Wallabies are out to ‘smash’ the livewire phenomenon. He moved to Australia in 2017 and later joined the Queensland Reds setup after a blistering season in the National Rugby Championship. A proud, softly spoken Fijian, Daugunu is a former national soccer youth international. Daugunu showed his true potential in 2018 after debuting for the Queensland Reds against the Melbourne Rebels in Round 1. Daugunu who is the fourth of seven siblings represented Macuata in Kaji rugby from the under 9 to under 14 grades as well as the Fiji under 19 side in football. “Filipo is actually a very good kicker of the ball and you probably haven’t seen him kick a lot but he is from a football background so a really natural striker of the ball,” Rennie said. The patient build-up play after the line out gave Nic White some time. That's the game plan to try and stop the rising All Blacks star according to Filipo Daugunu, who will be charged with stopping the 21-year-old when Australia host New Zealand in a must win Bledisloe Cup clash at ANZ Stadium on Saturday. Yet again, just reckless from the Wallabies winger. Filipo Daugunu (right) has been named to make his Wallabies debut in the Bledisloe Cup Test. Filipo Daugunu was yellow carded in Super Rugby AU final for dangerous tackles. Filipo Daugunu who has been picked in the Wallabies squad for the Bledisloe Cup says as a teenager growing up in Fiji, he would play sevens, in-between would wear … “Obviously Matt Toomua has a strong kicking game, we’ve got that with Tom (Banks) and Hunter (Paisami) has a strong kicking game and we’ve been working hard on our wingers to do the same.”. Tuqiri has to take some credit for unearthing Filipo Daugunu, the 25-year-old Queensland Reds and Wallabies winger who was born in Fiji, lost his mother while he was still in primary school and whose rise up the rugby ranks culminated in one of the best Wallabies debuts in recent memory last Sunday in an enthralling 16-16 draw with the All Blacks. Playing on Koroibete a handful of times in the past two years, Daugunu said he only got to know him when properly when they shared a room in Wallabies camp. The 25-year-old Daugunu played for Fiji’s under-17 soccer team as a teenager and despite the speed that is evident on the rugby field, he was stuck between the posts in the round-ball sport. Worst possible start #AUSvNZL #BledisloeCup — Christy Doran (@ChristypDoran) October 31, 2020. He used to play soccer in Fiji using his pace, vision, and stamina to control the game. Filipo Daugunu is set for his Bledisloe Cup debut for the Wallabies after representing Fijian age-group football teams as a goalkeeper. Daugunu officially became Wallaby eligible earlier this month after serving the minimum residency period and will certainly be a contender for a Test spot. “We have to have a variety of guys who can kick to shape the defence. RugbyPass is the premier destination for rugby fans across the globe, with all the best rugby news, analysis, shows, highlights, podcasts, documentaries, live match statistics, fixtures & results, and much more! Wallabies youngster Filipo Daugunu was more than happy to tell reporters how the Australians plan to deal with All Blacks star Caleb Clarke when Bledisloe 3 kicks off on Saturday night. “Training with him is different, he trains the way he plays so I’ve tried to follow him because he’s faster than me, he’s stronger. Eligible for the Wallabies via residency, Daugunu is set to earn his first test cap for Australia in the 2020 Rugby Championship. The 25-year-old scored a crucial try in the 16-all draw in Wellington to reaffirm Wallabies coach Dave Rennie's faith in handing him a debut in the cauldron of trans-Tasman rugby. He used the 2018 Super Rugby season as his own personal highlights reel – scoring a total of 37 points including six tries. Starts 14 May, Premium feature exclusive to TheXV.Rugby - Free Trial, Alex Dombrandt has hit every marker required to showcase his sumptuous talents at the highest level, Tadhg Beirne can help the Lions combat the Springboks' brilliant back-row Pieter-Steph du Toit. I am happier now than I was... 'There's no way that is nothing': Pair of Irish Lions clash over unsuccessful captain's... Wallabies captain Michael Hooper reveals the test rookie he is 'excited to be playing alongside', 'This is a new era': Wallabies debutant unfazed by daunting All Blacks winning record, Wallabies name three debutants to start in Bledisloe Cup opener against All Blacks. Filipo Daugunu runs the ball at Wallabies training Andrew Phan/Wallabies Media. Photo: Getty Images ... Filipo Daugunu also earning his first gold jersey on the wing. Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has continued his theme of selection surprises ... Ned Hanigan, Liam Wright, Tate McDermott, Noah Lolesio, Filipo Daugunu. Reds speedster Filipo Daugunu will make his debut on the wing along with fellow Fijian Marika Koroibete. But Rennie said that Daugunu had a hidden talent with his history as a soccer goal-keeper meaning he offered the Wallabies value with his boot. All rights reserved. Some fancy footwork from Wallabies winger Filipo Daugunu put the Aussie in an attacking position before a line break from flanker Ned Hanigan put them metres from the opposition tryline. Wallabies winger Filipo Daugunu came in for some special treatment. Wallabies and Queensland Reds Rugby Union stars Tate McDermott and Filipo Daugunu were visiting Bundy as part of the 2021 ‘Reds to Regions’ tour which sees Reds players connect with the wider Queensland community during their pre-season training. Daugunu played a significant role in the Wallabies’ comeback at the final 40. Wrapped arms. Yellow carded again. Uncapped Reds trio Hunter Paisami, Harry Wilson and Filipo Daugunu will make their debuts for the Wallabies after Dave Rennie named his first side to take on the All Blacks in their Bledisloe Cup Test at Sky Stadium in Wellington on Sunday. In his first year he represented Fiji U20s and the following season spent time in the Fijian 7s program. Intent was clear. Filipo Daugunu has gone from Fijian football hopeful to Wallabies star after helping the Australians to a memorable Bledisloe Cup draw with the All … Daugunu has been named to make his Wallabies debut after a break-out season for Queensland, joining fellow countryman and reigning John Eales Medalist winner Marika Koroibete on the wings. This time for tackling the man in the air. Daugunu has been named to make his Wallabies debut after a break-out season for Queensland, joining fellow countryman and reigning John Eales Medalist winner Marika Koroibete on … Dave Rennie, Harry Wilson and Folau Fainga’a speaks to media, Super Rugby Trans-Tasman Live on RugbyPass! New Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named four debutants in his first Wallabies matchday 23 to play New Zealand in Wellington on Sunday afternoon. Reds flyer Filipo Daugunu has re-signed with Queensland for four years and the speedster is squarely in the Wallabies' sights in his new deal. Three players with links to Fiji will play for the Wallabies against the All Blacks in the first Bledisloe test on Sunday. Filipo Daugunu has already proven his pace and power but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says the Fijian flyer can also bring a kicking game to the opening Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington on Sunday. As the rain started to fall in Wellington, the Wallabies gradually earned field position and with seven minutes left, James O’Connor stepped up to put Australia in front by three points. Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has named Reece Hodge at five-eighth for Saturday night's final Bledisloe Cup clash in Brisbane, while Tom Wright and Lachie Swinton will make their Test debuts. Wallabies youngster Filipo Daugunu talked the talk but he walked off the field after a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on All Blacks opposite Caleb Clarke in the Bledisloe Cup clash in Sydney. Filipo Daugunu has gone from Fijian soccer hopeful to Wallabies star after helping the Australians to a memorable Bledisloe Cup draw with the All Blacks in Wellington. Related Videos. Wallabies youngster Filipo Daugunu didn’t hold back on the trash talk ahead of Bledisloe III – and now the Kiwis aren’t happy. “A real handful – he can beat people in a phone box and really aggressive defensively, great post-tackle so a really good skill-set.”.
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