Rugby-Wallabies warhorse Slipper set to match Gregan's record


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  • Wednesday, 04 Sep 2024

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International - Scotland v Australia - Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain - October 29, 2022 Australia's James Slipper celebrates with the trophy after the match REUTERS/Russell Cheyne/File Photo

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - After missing Australia's first test against Argentina last weekend for the birth of his second child, James Slipper is in line to pack down for Saturday's clash with the Pumas in Santa Fe and join George Gregan as the most capped Wallaby.

The 35-year-old prop's selection for his 139th test is virtually assured following a head knock to fellow loosehead Isaac Kailea during the Wallabies' last-gasp win in La Plata which put the rookie on an early flight home.

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