James Slipper answers SOS for coach Joe Schmidt’s last three Wallabies Tests

Published 19 June 2026 · general

Veteran prop out of retirement for Nations Championship Tests Three uncapped players in line for potential debuts against Ireland Veteran prop James Slipper and uncapped

Veteran prop out of retirement for Nations Championship Tests Three uncapped players in line for potential debuts against Ireland Veteran prop James Slipper and uncapped trio Declan Meredith, Lachlan Shaw and Miles Amatosero have all been included in the Wallabies squad for next month’s Nations Championship Tests in Australia. After retiring last November, 37-year-old Slipper could surpass All Blacks great Sam Whitelock as rugby’s second most-capped player in history after answering an SOS call from coach Joe Schmidt. Continue reading...

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