Injured Waratahs halfback Nick Phipps could be fit enough to return for round five according to assistant coach Steve Tandy. However, competition for spots is tight as the side prepares to nullify the Brumbies in another all Australian Derby.
After taking out the Shute Shield grand final, Nick Phipps is more fired up than ever to make his mark for when the Wallabies return to face South Africa in Brisbane next week.
MIchael Cheika has opted to start Lukhan Tui after impressive performances off the bench in the opening two June series matches. Nick Phipps will replace the injured Will Genia with Ned Hanigan and Joe Powell joining the bench.
Watch Abel Tasman win the 2018 Ogden Phipps, securing her spot in the Breeders’ Cup Longines Distaff at Churchill Downs in November.
Abel Tasman - 2018 - The Ogden Phipps Stakes en Espanol
Race replay of the graded stakes race held during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
2018 Ogden Phipps Contender - Abel Tasman
Andy Serling's 2018 Ogden Phipps Stakes Preview
Phipps will make his first start of 2018, as Gibson looks to give both his scrum-halves an opportunity to impress for national selection.
Nick Phipps admits 2017 was a rollercoaster year for him personally and for the Waratahs. The scrumhalf is back at preseason training this week and expects a big turnaround for the side this season.
Qantas Wallabies scrum half Nick Phipps will step up as captain for the first time tomorrow night when he leads the team out against the Barbarians.
Phipps & Hodge chat with Sean Maloney and Hoilesy about Nick's living arrangements and his Men's Health triumph.
