Background
Daniel Dumas was born in Taree, New South Wales, Australia.
Daniel Dumas was born in Taree, New South Wales, Australia.
He also represented France. His position of choice is in the second row though he has also played at lock and five-eighth. 2003
Dumas originally was signed to the Cronulla side and gradually worked his way through the grades at the club, making his first grade debut in 2003.
2004–2005
He played several games in the 2004 season impressing many with his hard hitting tackles and shoulder charges similar in nature to Sonny Bill Williams, his aggressive defence earned him a call up to the French international sevens side with team mate Dimitri Pelo.
After an impressive start to his 2004 season he became injured with a serious season ending neck injury and he never was able to retain his spot in first grade for the Sharks. Since then Dumas has sacrificed his first grade career to raise a family.
He spent several years as a player/coach in the Group Three competition on the Mid North Coast playing for clubs Portuguese City Breakers and Taree City Bulls
Career highlights
Junior Club: Taree Red Rovers
First Grade Debut: Round 13, Cronulla v Warriors at Ericsson Stadium. 7 June 2003
First Grade Record: 15 appearances scoring 1 try.