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Iain Payten  /  Jun 8, 2023  /  Rugby Union

James Slipper on track to break Wallabies appearance record after extending contract

Veteran prop James Slipper is likely pass George Gregan as the most capped Wallaby after signing a new two-year deal. And Gregan couldn’t be happier.

Caps	Name	Years
139	George Gregan	1994–2007
129	Stephen Moore	2005–2017
127*	James Slipper	2010-
124*	Michael Hooper	2012-
121	Adam Ashley-Cooper	2005–2019

[Stargazer]

I can imagine Waratahs fans won't be too unhappy about this move.

[Tim]

@Stargazer I hope he shifts to fullback, or another position beyond 10.

[Machpants]

Probably right
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/19/comment-australia-is-a-tier-two-nation-eddie-must-pick-former-all-blacks-star-for-smash-and-grab-world-cup/

[NTA]

We're definitely a tier 2 nation

[Nepia]

@Machpants said in Aussie Rugby:

Probably right
https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/06/19/comment-australia-is-a-tier-two-nation-eddie-must-pick-former-all-blacks-star-for-smash-and-grab-world-cup/

I do find it funny they mention his NZ mother player for the Oz women's team - it should be enough that he was born and raised there without the need to add that Oz poached his Mum.

Also, I'd take TKB in a heartbeat for the ABs, especially over the Ginga.

I

[Kiwiwomble]

it would be huge for rugby in general but especially in aus if the wallabies could snatch the cup leading into 2027, they need to do EVERYTHING they can to win

[gt12]

Given the draw and their capability to put out a dangerous 23, I’d not be surprised to see Oz in the final.

They’d likely get a very tired team from the other side.

Ideal opportunity for Eddie.

Injuries will be crucial for them.

[Stargazer]

[Daffy Jaffy]

Australia reveal a "New" jersey for the world cup.

[Kiwiwomble]

in fairness...have we seen much more variation with AB's jerseys?

[Stargazer]

@Kiwiwomble Yep, and there's not much variation possible if you want the main colour to stay the same.

You'll almost certainly come back to something that's been tried before.

[Kiwiwomble]

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[mikedogz]

[antipodean]

@mikedogz I feel like I've seen this movie before

[Tim]

@antipodean I'm guessing that none will play in the forwards.

[NTA]

@Tim said in Aussie Rugby:

@antipodean I'm guessing that none will play

Fixed

[Stargazer]

Finally confirmed:

Rugby Victoria | News | Fixtures & Results

Rugby Victoria is a member and founding union of Rugby Australia. It is the governing body Rugby Union in Victoria.

[Tim]

Lolesio set to walk out on Australian rugby - reports

Rookie Wallabies flyhalf Noah Lolesio is poised to walk out on Australian Rugby after being overlooked by new head coach Eddie Jones.

[Chris]

@Tim

Get better son is my opinion he is a bit flakey for a test First Five atm.