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.