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Melissa Woods

Slipper joins rugby great Gregan with milestone match

Australia's James Slipper will become the sixth most capped player in world rugby in his 139th Test. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Wallabies warhorse James Slipper is set to equal George Gregan as Australia's most capped player but his path to the record has been anything but golden.

The 35-year-old will match Gregan's mark of 139 Tests, set back in 2007, when he runs on against the Pumas in their Rugby Championship clash in Argentina this weekend.

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