James Slipper returns to international rugby after being named in Australia’s squad for the first three matches of the Nations Championship in July. Yahoo Sports reports Slipper is selected for the early part of the tournament after he had indicated earlier in the week that he expected to rejoin the national team. He is 37 and has 151 test caps, making him Australia’s most-capped international player. The squad is led by coach Joe Schmidt and includes 37 players in total. Alongside Slipper, Australia includes three uncapped players: Declan Meredith, Lachlan Shaw and Miles Amatosero. Slipper’s recent club involvement is also noted: he plays Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies and is described as having appeared during the season. The reports also state that Slipper has signed on for 2027. Details on match venues and opponents are not included in the provided excerpts. The Winnipeg Free Press source carries the same overall focus on Slipper’s return for the Nations Championship, though no additional details were included in the supplied text.
James Slipper named in Australia squad for Nations Championship opener
James Slipper returns to international rugby after being named in Australia’s squad for the first three matches of the Nations Championship in July. Yahoo Sports reports Slipper is selected for the ea...
- James Slipper is named in Australia’s squad for the Nations Championship’s first three matches in July.
- Slipper is 37 and has 151 test caps, making him Australia’s most-capped international player.
- Coach Joe Schmidt selects a 37-man Australia squad.
- The squad includes uncapped players Declan Meredith, Lachlan Shaw and Miles Amatosero.
- Slipper plays Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies and has signed on through 2027.
Veteran prop James Slipper has officially returned to international rugby after being named in the Australia squad Friday for the first three Nations Championship matches in July. Slipper, who foreshadowed his return earlier this week, was joined by the uncapped trio of Declan Meredith, Lachlan Shaw and Miles Amatosero in Joe Schmidt's 37-man squad. 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.
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