Australian Prop Slipper Signs On for 17th Super Rugby Season

James Slipper will play a 17th Super Rugby season after extending his contract with the ACT Brumbies.

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The body still feels good, I’m enjoying my footy and I feel like I’ve still got plenty to contribute, both on the field and around the group.

The 37-year-old prop has made a record 212 Super Rugby appearances since debuting for the Queensland Reds in 2010. He also holds Australia’s record for international appearances, returning from retirement in July to win his 154th cap against Italy during an injury shortage among the Wallabies’ props.

“The body still feels good, I’m enjoying my footy and I feel like I’ve still got plenty to contribute, both on the field and around the group,” Slipper said. “As long as that’s the case, I’m excited to keep pulling on the Brumbies jersey.”

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As long as that’s the case, I’m excited to keep pulling on the Brumbies jersey.

The Brumbies finished sixth in the Super Rugby Pacific standings this year and exited the playoffs after a 66-12 loss to eventual champions the Wellington Hurricanes.

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Slips is still playing outstanding rugby.

“Slips is still playing outstanding rugby,” coach Stephen Larkham said. “What he brings away from game day is just as important. He’s an exceptional leader, he drives standards every day and the knowledge he passes on to our younger players is invaluable.”

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What he brings away from game day is just as important. He’s an exceptional leader, he drives standards every day and the knowledge he passes on to our younger players is invaluable.