# Daniel Herbert > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Daniel_Herbert > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Daniel_Herbert.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Herbert > Source revision: 1350640830 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{for|the Tasmanian convict|Daniel Herbert (convict)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}} {{Use Australian English|date=December 2015}} {{Infobox rugby biography | name = Daniel Herbert | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|2|6|df=yes}} | birth_place = [Brisbane](/source/Brisbane), [Queensland](/source/Queensland), Australia | height = 188 cm{{cite web|title=2001 Australian Wallabies squad - British & Irish Lions Tour |url=http://www.rugby.com.au/lions2013/About/WallabiesSquad2001.html |website=rugby.com.au |publisher=[Australian Rugby Union](/source/Australian_Rugby_Union) |accessdate=17 June 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922193242/http://www.rugby.com.au/lions2013/About/WallabiesSquad2001.html |archivedate=22 September 2013 |df=dmy }} | weight = 100 kg | position = [Centre](/source/Centre_(rugby_union)) | repyears1 = 1994–2002 | repteam1 = [Australia](/source/Australia_national_rugby_union_team) | repcaps1 = 67 | reppoints1 = 55 | super1 = [Queensland Reds](/source/Queensland_Reds) | superapps1 = 82 | superpoints1 = 85 | superyears1 = 1996–2003 | superupdate = 24 June 2014 | province1 = [Queensland](/source/Queensland_Rugby_Football_Union) | provinceyears1 = 1993–2003 | provinceapps1 = 124 | provincepoints1 = | ru_provinceupdate = 24 June 2014 | clubs1 = [USA Perpignan](/source/USA_Perpignan) | years1 = 2004–2005 | apps1 = | points1 = }} '''Daniel Herbert''' (born 6 February 1974) is an Australian [rugby union](/source/rugby_union) administrator and former player who was appointed as the chair of [Rugby Australia](/source/Rugby_Australia) in November 2023. As a player, he played as a centre and won 67 caps for the [Australia national team](/source/Australia_national_rugby_union_team) between 1994 and 2002, scoring 11 tries. Herbert was born in [Brisbane](/source/Brisbane), [Queensland](/source/Queensland). He was educated at [Marist College Ashgrove](/source/Marist_College_Ashgrove), where he commenced his rugby career.{{cite web |last1=Marist College Ashgrove |title=Notable Ashgrovians |url=https://www.marash.qld.edu.au/college-community/marist-family-collective/old-boys-association/notable-ashgrovians/}}{{Cite news |last=Tucker |first=Jim |date=28 January 2003 |title=Hayden's best in the world title comes from 'left field': 1 First With The News Edition |pages=26 |work=The Courier-Mail |url=https://onesearch.slq.qld.gov.au/permalink/61SLQ_INST/150f1in/BM_eNqNjLEOgjAUABujiaD8wxtMmEhKC8HdaPgAd6z0NdaUFtsS4t_L4ODodDdcLiWZmOIDbdS9iChXJCk5Y0XNeL3-8S1JQ3hSypqqKRNybMVbos0D3DFE0BaWB8zOGwlRR4PQuwEDKO8GuBlUEZRGI_M92ShhAmZf7sjhcr6e2mL07jUtr87iHEYxog8dr6uq5LSh_M_sA3ZPPRo |url-access=limited |access-date=1 January 2023}} Herbert won 67 [caps](/source/Cap_(sport)) playing at [centre](/source/Centre_(rugby_union)) for the [Australian national team](/source/Australia_national_rugby_union_team) since 1994. He made his test debut at the age of 20 against [Ireland](/source/Ireland_national_rugby_union_team) on 11 June 1994. He battled [Jason Little](/source/Jason_Little_(rugby_player)) for a state and test spot alongside [Tim Horan](/source/Tim_Horan) before displacing him in 1998. Herbert went on to establish himself as the world's premier outside centre and was a key member of the Australian side that won the [1999 Rugby World Cup](/source/1999_Rugby_World_Cup). He also played several test matches at inside centre. Herbert was named in the 'Team of the World Cup 1999' alongside his centre partner, Tim Horan. Herbert was also awarded the coveted 'L'equipe International Player of the Year' in 1999. In 2001 Herbert was promoted to the role of Queensland Captain and Australian Vice-captain and in that same year scored a brace of tries in the third and deciding British Lions test and helped the Wallabies to their first ever series victory over the Lions. Known for his aggressive defence and line-breaking ability, Herbert revolutionised the role of a modern-day outside centre. He was a vital part of the 'Golden Era' of Australian Rugby, which celebrated a World Cup victory, a British Lions series victory, a [Rugby Championship](/source/The_Rugby_Championship) and five consecutive Bledisloe Cups. Herbert amassed 124 caps for [Queensland Reds](/source/Queensland_Reds) before leaving for the French side [USA Perpignan](/source/USA_Perpignan) for the season 2003–04. He only played 7 matches with Perpignan and suffered a very serious neck injury, which resulted in surgery in April 2004 and subsequently in Herbert's retirement from the game. His brother [Anthony](/source/Anthony_Herbert_(rugby_union)) was also an [Australian rugby union representative](/source/Australia_national_rugby_union_team) player. On November 19, 2023, Herbert replaced [Hamish McLennan](/source/Hamish_McLennan) as the Chair of [Rugby Australia](/source/Rugby_Australia), following McLennan's sacking from the position, and subsequent resignation from the RA board.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-19 |title=Rugby Australia chief sacked after emergency meeting as year of chaos worsens |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/rugby/wallabies/rugby-australia-chairman-hamish-mclennan-sacked-dan-herbert-news-latest-update-wallabies/news-story/eea27260428f0b44caa833cd0dac21d2 |access-date=2023-11-19 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}} == References == == External links == *[http://www.sporting-heroes.net/rugby-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=2238 Daniel Herbert on Sporting Heroes] *[http://www.theroar.com.au/2007/07/19/daniel-herbert-speaks-to-the-roar/ Audio interview on Australian rugby and the World Cup] *[http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/daniel-herbert-issues-travel-warning/story-e6frg7mf-1225995095939] {{Australia Squad 1995 World Cup}} {{Australia Squad 1999 World Cup}} {{Authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Herbert, Daniel}} Category:Living people Category:1974 births Category:People educated at Marist College Ashgrove Category:Australian rugby union players Category:Australia international rugby union players Category:Queensland Reds players Category:Rugby union centres Category:Rugby union players from Brisbane Category:1995 Rugby World Cup players Category:1999 Rugby World Cup players Category:USA Perpignan players Category:Australian expatriate rugby union players in France Category:20th-century Australian sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Daniel Herbert](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Herbert) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Herbert?action=history)). 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