The message from the Wallabies camp was clear earlier in the week: shut down new powerhouse All Blacks wing Caleb Clarke. It seems as though they took it too literally, though.
Filipo Daugunu has already proven his pace and power but Wallabies coach Dave Rennie says the Fijian flyer can also surprise the All Blacks this weekend.
It's fair to say new Wallabies wing Filipo Daugunu, a former age-grade Fijian footballer, has taken an unorthodox route to international rugby.
Filipo Daugunu's five-try afternoon was spoiled by a red card as the Queensland Reds feasted in a Super Rugby trial mismatch against the Melbourne Rebels.
New Wallabies Coach Dave Rennie evidently prepared this young side superbly with brave selections of debutants Harry Wilson, Hunter Paisami and Filipo Daugunu all looking more than capable at test level.
The Queensland Reds are reeling after try-scoring machine Filipo Daugunu copped a five-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Despite Filipo Daugunu's stunning solo try, the Reds saw their comeback bid fall short as the Stormers triumphed in Cape Town.
Filipo Daugunu has capped off a dream year, earning a Super Rugby contract with the Queensland Reds.