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About David Campese
David Campese is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby players ever. In an international career spanning 15 years, David has played more Test matches for Australia and has scored more tries than any other player in the history of the game.
"Campo", as he was called by fans, was known for his phenomenal try scoring ratio and his trademark move "The Goosestep" a technique that fooled opponents into thinking he was slowing down when in fact he was speeding up. During his career he collected 101 caps placing him second on the list of the world's most capped players.
He also holds the world record of 64 International tries. David began is rugby union career with the Queanbeyan Mighty Whites in the ACT Rugby Union competition. His outstanding ability as a rugby player resulted in his selection for the Australian Wallabies.
He has played in three World Cup tournaments and, of course, was in Australia's winning side in 1991, being named player of the tournament. In 1996, David became the first Australian rugby player to play 100 Tests. He finished his career on the Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Wales tour with his 101st test against Wales. A crowd of 70,000 farewelled him with a standing ovation.
After retiring in 1998, he was appointed national coach to the Singapore Rugby Union. In 1997, David was inducted into the Sports Australia Hall of Fame. In 2000 he received a Centenary Medal and in 2001, David was awarded an Australia Sports Medal in recognition of his tremendous achievements and contributions to sport. He was later honored a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2002.
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