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James Slipper plans comeback for Wallabies, available for July matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:52 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

James Slipper plans comeback for Wallabies, available for July matches

Summary

James Slipper, the veteran prop and Australia's most-capped player, is making a comeback to international rugby. At 37, he has stated his availability for the Wallabies during three Nations Championship matches in July. Slipper recently played Super Rugby for the ACT Brumbies and aims to continue playing through 2027. His decision follows injuries to several Wallabies frontrowers. If he plays all three tests, he is set to surpass Sam Whitelock's international cap count and could earn a spot in next year's World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•James Slipper is available for the Wallabies' July series.
•He has 151 test appearances, the most in Australian history.
•Injuries to several players prompted his return to international rugby.
•He could surpass Sam Whitelock as rugby's second most-capped player.
•Slipper aims for a fifth Rugby World Cup appearance in 2027.

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3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Prop James Slipper 'unretires' from international rugby and could play for Australia in July

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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