Yahoo Sports reports: 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.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 17, 2026 3:52 AM
Prop James Slipper 'unretires' from international rugby and could play for Australia in July
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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