Nick Phipps

Scrumhalf

Profile
Height:	180 cm
Weight:	87 kg
Date Of Birth:	09/01/1989
Place of Birth:	Sydney, Australia

Stats
Super Rugby Caps:	16
Super Rugby Points:	5 (1t)
Super Rugby Debut:	vs. Waratahs - for RaboDirect Rebels (Round 1, 2011)
Test Rugby Caps:	3
Test Rugby Debut:	2011 v Samoa, Sydney

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Nick Phipps was one of the breakout stars of the first year of the RaboDirect Rebels. He began the 2011 Super Rugby season as one of three Scrumhalves competing for a spot in the Rebels 22 and ended the year with a bronze medal earned with the Wallabies at the Rugby World Cup.

The 22-year old made his Super Rugby debut from the bench in the Rebels’ first competitive fixture against the Waratahs. He then commandeered the number nine jersey, starting the remaining games of the season, including scoring a memorable try in the round six victory over the Hurricanes at AAMI Park.

Such was Nick’s impact and consistency throughout the season he was awarded the title of 2011 Super Rugby Rookie of the Year. He also received the inaugural Rebels Players’ Award from his teammates as their choice for the club’s player of the year.

Nick’s impressive performances also caught the eye of the Wallaby selectors, handing the Scrumhalf his international debut against Samoa. He has made three appearances in total for the Wallabies, including an outing against Russia in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.

Nick’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of meteoric. In 2009 he was a part of Sydney University’s successful program, which earned him a spot in Australia’s Sevens squad. Through this he won a silver medal at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. His efforts in Delhi led him to be called up to the Wallabies party that was touring Europe, culminating in an appearance for the midweek side against Munster. This call-up made Nick the first RaboDirect Rebel to be selected for the Wallabies.

Nick is the latest in a long line of Phipps family members to have played first grade rugby.