Slipper to 203 caps
James Slipper is set to become the most‑capped Super Rugby player ever on Friday night — his 203rd appearance will top the all‑time list, a new durability benchmark for the competition. (rugby.com.au) (rugbypass.com)
Brumbies host the Chiefs at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Friday, 20 March 2026 — the Round 6 fixture kick‑off is listed on the Super Rugby Pacific schedule. (super.rugby)) The long‑standing Super Rugby appearances mark belongs to former Crusaders prop Wyatt Crockett, who finished his career with 202 matches in the competition. (guinnessworldrecords.com)) Slipper made his Super Rugby debut for the Queensland Reds in 2010 and has played 104 games for the Reds, with this weekend’s outing marking his 99th appearance for the Brumbies according to club and competition tallies. (planetrugby.com)) Crusaders great Wyatt Crockett is reported to be travelling from New Zealand to Canberra to witness the milestone, and Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham described Slipper as “a special human” who “just keeps going.” (france24.com)) The Brumbies have run a fan campaign called “Slippers For Slipper” this week, inviting supporters to post photos in slippers as part of celebrations around the game. (canberratimes.com.au)) Slipper retired from Test rugby after becoming the first Wallaby to reach 150 international caps in 2025, finishing his Australia career with a final appearance in Perth last October. (abc.net.au))
