JAMES Slipper has become the most-capped player in Australian rugby history.
Loosehead Slipper made his debut against England in Perth back in 2010 and has overtaken George Gregan by winning his 140th cap as a replacement in yesterday’s closely fought defeat.
He said: “Firstly I want to thank the New Zealand players for hanging around. That was a great Test match. I want to thank our boys for sticking in there and turning it into a real Test match.
“Individually I never set out to win the most caps for Australia. I just wanted to be a rugby player who did his be...
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