The Latest Breaking News from Nick Champion de Crespigny

Wallabies blow as luckless star sent in for surgery

Western Force star Nick Champion de Crespigny has been rushed into the Wallabies squad after Charlie Cale suffered a year-ending shoulder injury at training.

AAP · Sep 22

Why Wallabies winger Pietsch has a pep in his step

Dylan Pietsch has given debutant flyhalf Declan Meredith a huge pump-up and explained how it feels to be acknowledged on the Wallabies' First Nations jersey.

AAP · Jul 9

'Somewhat surprising': new Wallabies captain caught out

Shock new Wallabies captain Nick Champion de Crespigny is confident he has the team to lead to a vital victory over Japan in Saturday's spring tour opener.

AAP · Oct 24, 2025

Is Australia vs British and Irish Lions on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch first Test

Everything you need to know ahead of the opening clash of the series in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

Lions vs Australia: First Test kick-off time, TV channel, live stream, team news, lineups, h2h, odds today

Andy Farrell’s tourists head back to Brisbane for first of three huge showdowns with the Wallabies

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

Wallabies call on Nick Champion de Crespigny for surprise debut in Lions opener

Injuries to Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson make way for 29-year-old flanker, while No 8 Harry Wilson retains captaincy

The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2025

Tom Lynagh: The Surrey-educated Australia legend’s son handed shock start against the Lions

The 22-year-old fly half has been handed the first Test reins by Joe Schmidt in a shock selection call

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2025

Veteran James O’Connor answers fly half SOS as Wallabies confirm squad for Lions series

O’Connor and prop James Slipper could both feature in a Test against the tourists for a second time

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2025

James O’Connor earns Wallabies recall as squad named for Lions Test series

Veteran selected after last playing for Australia in 2022 with James Slipper also included in 36-player squad to face British & Irish Lions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 11, 2025

Recalled playmaker looking to transfer Super success

Describing the Lions series as bigger than a World Cup, James O'Connor is vowing to share his Super success to help the Wallabies upset the touring side.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025