Veteran Australian prop James Slipper says he is reversing his international retirement and is available for the Wallabies’ three Rugby Championship matches in July. The 37-year-old says he could also be considered for next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia, depending on selections. Slipper is Australia’s most-capped men’s player, with 151 test appearances. This season, he plays Super Rugby with the ACT Brumbies and has signed with the team through 2027. He recently surpassed the overall Super Rugby men’s appearances record in the southern hemisphere competition, becoming the most-capped Super Rugby player after his 203rd match in March. The reports describe his potential return as a availability announcement rather than a confirmed selection, with Wallabies match squads to be determined ahead of the July fixtures.
James Slipper ends international retirement plans, available for Wallabies matches in July
Veteran Australian prop James Slipper says he is reversing his international retirement and is available for the Wallabies’ three Rugby Championship matches in July. The 37-year-old says he could also...
- James Slipper says he is making himself available to return to international rugby for Australia.
- He is available for the Wallabies’ three Rugby Championship matches in July.
- Slipper has 151 test appearances and is Australia’s most-capped men’s player.
- He plays Super Rugby this season for the ACT Brumbies and has signed to stay through 2027.
- In March, Slipper becomes the most-capped Super Rugby player after reaching 203 matches.
Veteran prop James Slipper says he is planning a comeback to international rugby and has made himself available for the Wallabies' three Nations Championship matches in July, and possibly next year's World Cup in Australia. The 37-year-old Slipper, who is Australia’s most-capped international player with 151 test appearances, played Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies this season and has signed on for 2027. In March, he became the most-capped Super Rugby player after his 203rd match in the southern hemisphere tournament.
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