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'Special Human' Slipper to Break Super Rugby Appearance Record
James Slipper will break the Super Rugby appearance record with his 203rd game, after overcoming career setbacks and showing interest in continuing next season.
- James Slipper, the ACT Brumbies prop, will make his 203rd Super Rugby appearance against the Chiefs at Canberra Stadium on Friday, breaking Wyatt Crockett's record.
- After a career setback in 2018, Slipper rebuilt his career following suspension and a fine, debuting in 2010 with Queensland Reds before joining ACT Brumbies in 2019 for his eighth season.
- Super Rugby Pacific planned a silver trophy and jersey in a case for Slipper, with Wyatt Crockett flying to Canberra to present the award, while the Brumbies launched the Slippers for Slipper campaign.
- The milestone reinforces James Slipper's place in rugby history alongside his 151 Test caps, while Stephen Larkham and Slipper both suggest he could play on beyond this year.
- Contract and selection questions show Slipper is set for his 100th Brumbies game against the NSW Waratahs next week, but he said, 'There's probably a fair few other players they need to secure before they start securing a 37-year-old.
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