James Slipper re-signs with Australian Rugby

Rugby Australia and the ACT Brumbies have announced that 127-cap Wallaby prop James Slipper has re-signed until the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour. 
 
The new deal sets up the possibility of Slipper becoming the most-capped Australian Super Rugby player, and most-capped Wallaby. 
 
He currently sits third on the all-time Wallabies appearances list behind Stephen Moore (129) and George Gregan (139).
 
Slipper’s steadfast commitment to Australian Rugby began as a junior on the Gold Coast, with his reputation growing at The Southport School where he transitioned to his familiar home in the front row. 
 
He then joined the Queensland Reds academy, making his Super Rugby debut for his home state as a 20-year-old against the NSW Waratahs in 2010. 
 
Slipper’s meteoric rise continued later that year, the then 21-year-old making his Wallabies debut against England. Slipper would go on to feature in every game for the Wallabies in what was his first year in the professional ranks. 
 
Revered for his ability to cover both sides of the scrum, Slipper’s reputation only grew after his maiden season, playing in all but one game in the Reds 2011 Super Rugby title campaign, the youngster missing the Grand Final through injury. 
 
Slipper took over as Reds captain in 2015, going on to make 104 appearances for Queensland.
 
A move to Canberra and the Brumbies in 2019 helped reinvigorate Slipper’s career, the 34-year-old now a firm favourite among the ACT faithful having played 65 times for the Brumbies to date.