Tanei’s field of dreams
![Kolbe Catholic College student Tanei Daniels, right, fulfilling her flag bearer duties on Saturday night with Kate Sarmiento.](https://images.thewest.com.au/publication/YA-118593/57e24c8a0b35e_b88250003z.1_20160921165542_000_g3smr1s4.1_1-1bu4j4a.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3)
A Kolbe Catholic College student had the chance to rub shoulders with some of the best rugby players in the world when she was chosen as a flag bearer for the Wallabies v Argentina game at nib Stadium over the weekend.
Waving the Argentinian flag proudly, 17-year-old Tanei Daniels walked the field on Saturday night in front of more than 16,000 fans who gathered to see Australia defeat the visitors 36-20.
She was then joined by younger sister Keamarie, 15, in a VIVA 7s showcase game at half-time.
The talented sisters have been training regularly with the Rugby WA Academy and were chosen by coach Dane Lazarus to promote VIVA 7s, which is a new, fast and non-contact rugby format.
Tanei said she got her first taste of rugby through school sport two years ago and has since toured with the WA Rugby 7s under-17 squad.
“I love rugby, it gets your adrenaline going and its a pretty crazy sport but its lots of fun,” she said.
“It is awesome to play with my sister and my cousins play as well, so we keep it in the family.
“It is tough and can be scary sometimes but its worth it when you get out on the field.”
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