Sydney - Wallabies prop James Slipper will make his return from a two-month drug ban this week after being picked on Tuesday in a Super Rugby selection side to play a trial game against Australia. "James' enthusiasm has really impressed me since we invited him to join," said the selection team's coach John Manenti. Three other capped Wallabies - Blake Enever, Matt Philip and Richard Hardwick - will line up alongside Slipper in a team led by Melbourne Rebels skipper Tom English. When Slipper was banned, Rugby Australia chief Raelene Castle said he was "dealing with very significant personal issues" and was remorseful. Slipper revealed at the time he had been suffering depression for a year and was receiving professional help.

Source: News 24 July 31, 2018 04:41 UTC