David Campese

David Ian Campese, AM (/kæmˈpiːzi/; 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.

David Campese
AM
Campese in Fiji, March 2020
Birth nameDavid Ian Campese
Date of birth (1962-10-21) 21 October 1962
Place of birthQueanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia
Height180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight89 kg (196 lb)
Notable relative(s)Terry Campese (nephew)
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fullback
Amateur team(s)
Years Team Apps (Points)
1981–1985 Australian Capital Territory ()
1982–1986 Queanbeyan Whites ()
1987–1998 Randwick ()
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1984–1988 Petrarca Padova ()
1988–1993 Amatori Rugby Milano ()
Provincial / State sides
Years Team Apps (Points)
1987–1998 New South Wales 34 (84)
Super Rugby
Years Team Apps (Points)
1996–1998 New South Wales Waratahs 22 (30)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
1982–1996 Australia 101 (320)
National sevens team(s)
Years Team Comps
1983–1998 Australia
Coaching career
Years Team
1998 Singapore
2005–2007 Sharks (assistant coach)
2010 Tonga sevens
Official website
davidcampese.com
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing  Australia
Commonwealth Games
1998 Kuala Lumpur Team competition

He retired in 1996 and was awarded the Order of Australia in 2002 for his contribution to Australian rugby. Campese is now a media commentator, working in broadcasting and print media, and international guest speaker. He also works as an ambassador to businesses including Coca-Cola Amatil, DHL, Adidas, Ladbrokes, and Investec.

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