Peniasi Dakuwaqa, the Fijian giant who went viral for scoring the best try in rugby history?

Peniasis Dakuwaqa was born in Fiji 26 years ago. He is 1.86 meters tall and weighs 95 kilos. And, except for rugby fans, little was known about him in these lands until a few hours ago. Now he is a viral celebrity. This winger who emerged from Tupapa Maraerenga Panthers has become a social media sensation after scoring what many dare to describe the best goal in the history of oval sport.

Dakuwaqa, who plays for Tpo 14 side Stade Français, appeared to be in trouble in the French capital classic against Racing 92 when he picked up a loose ball at the Defense Arena, Nanterre, and ran towards his own goal before the pursuit of rivals.

But the Fijian, teammate of the Argentinians Francisco Gómez Kodela and Juan Martín Scelzo, had other plans. The setback was momentum, and the momentum began to drive his team’s fans crazy. Before him he avoided a tackle and then ran away from his own axe.

From there, with enormous powerDakuwaqa crossed the pitch from one end to the other and even used his foot mid-match to avoid an unexpected obstacle, as a rival was being treated by doctors, to score an unforgettable try.

Era a dream match for Dakuwaqa who then scored another try – he has scored five this season – so Stade Français won the classic 27-11.

The team in the pink jersey thus wins the last four matches and remains leaders of the Top 14 with four points ahead of Toulouse and six points ahead of Castres.