Before the little hand hits five he's riding, putting in a good hour before breakfast.
From here on in it's all the same for the talented pair.
Both down a hearty breakfast - for Faumuina it's a bowl of porridge, for his fellow athlete it's two eggs on toast. Then it's chill time, a nap or two, or spending time with the kids and watching TV. It's all about not letting the occasion get to you.
Once both reach their respective bases, the focus on preparation continues.
At the Blues' headquarters, Faumuina eats his final meal - usually chicken and mash - four hours before the game, puts in some weights and plays memory match games on his phone. His final act is a bit of "self-talk" before going on the field.
At the racecourse, Du Plessis likes to arrive 90 minutes before his first race. A chat with his fellow jockeys, studying the racing forms and a cup of tea, he says, keep him calmly on task.