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Program: In the age of longevity, James Slipper is king

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In an age of optimisation in the search of longevity, it's a humble prop who is setting the gold standard. As Brumbies veteran James Slipper readies to break the Super Rugby games record he reflects on the secrets to durability, how he and the game has changed and whether he might even come out of international retirement. An interview with one of the good blokes of Aussie sport. 

Featured: James Slipper, games record holder, Super Rugby. 

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James Slipper will take to the field at Canberra Stadium for his 203rd game of Super Rugby on Friday night.

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