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David Ian Campese, AM (/ k æ m ˈ p iː z i /; born 21 October 1962), also known as Campo, is a former Australian rugby union player (1982–1996), who was capped by the Wallabies 101 times, and played 85 Tests at wing and 16 at fullback. He retired in 1996 and was awarded the Order of Australia in 2002 for his contribution to Australian rugby ...
- David Ian Campese
- 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
- 21 October 1962 (age 60)
- 89 kg (196 lb)
- Player Background
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As many players are in Australia, Campese was a master of many sports. Born in Queanbeyan near Sydney, rugby union was behind golf, Aussie rules and rugby league in his pecking order, particularly golf, in which he won a local state schoolboys’ competition. But by the age of 18 he had cracked the local first-grade club side and was now focusing eve...
Campese was a bit of a nomad, playing for Queanbeyan and Randwick in Australia at club level, for ACT and New South Wales at provincial level and interspersing those with spells in Italy at Padova and Milan, where he won several championships with both. He also played a significant amount of sevens for Australia and was a regular at the Hong Kong S...
In all, his international career spanned 16 years that included three Rugby World Cups, a remarkable achievement for a winger. He made his mark early, scoring tries in each of his first two Tests, both against New Zealand, before setting a new record for international Test tries by scoring four in a match against the USA. His first European tour wa...
Campese can be as flamboyant off the field as he was on it, often causing controversy with some direct remarks and assessments. He has dabbled in coaching without too much significant success, but is a frequent appearance on televisions and rugby talk shows and in newspapers with some good forthright assessments. He has an older brother, Mario, and...
Campese has many business interests, including a rugby store and coffee shop in Sydney and is a popular booking on the celebrity speaking and hosting circuit. He also runs his own rugby academy, so he is doing just fine for himself. READ MORE: Matt Giteau: Everything you need to know about the Wallabies legend
Learn about the life and career of David Campese, one of the game's great enigmas and a record-breaking international winger. From his club and sevens exploits to his World Cup moments, his personal and business ventures, and his controversial remarks.
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21/10/1962 -. David Campese AM was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 1997 as an Athlete Member for his contribution to the sport of rugby union. Campese remains widely regarded as one of the greatest ever rugby players.
Mar 5, 2020 · March 5, 2020. 0 shares. Major clubs: ACT, Padova, Randwick, NSW, Milan. Country: Australia. Test span: 1982-96. Test caps: 101 (100 starts) Test points: 315 (64T, 8C, 7P, 2DG) Irrepressible: David Campese, here scoring v Ireland, bewitched defenders with his mesmerising footwork. TAGS: The Greatest Players. Rugby’s Greatest: David Campese.
David Campese is one of the greatest rugby union players of all time. David Campese Bio. David Campese is a modern great of the game and one of the finest wingers to ever lace up a pair of boots. During his distinguished career, he was capped 101 times by Australia and he captured the Rugby World Cup with his country in 1991.
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Jul 5, 2013 · How David Campese's stray pass helped the Lions win the decider in 1989. Australia won the first Test, but the Lions squared the series in the Battle of Ballymore before winning it outright...
Media Commentator. David has over 30 years experience in the media. If you want headlines or views, interview David. “Every time David Campese got the ball, people sat up and took note. He took risks and I love that” BILL MCLAREN - The Voice of Rugby. Past & Current Collabs. Connect With David.
