Matt Philip has signed with the NSW Waratahs on a two-year deal, returning to Australia on the finish of the Japanese season.
The towering 6’7, 115kg ahead says a shot on the British and Irish Lions sequence and push for a spot on the 2027 Rugby World Cup on house soil have been key to his decison making.
“Enjoying for the Waratahs in entrance of my household and associates at house week in, week out. That’s one thing I’ve by no means bought to do in my profession,” he instructed reporters about his motivations.
“A house World Cup is large. I believe the World Cup, final time we had it there, is one thing that bought me actually passionate and motivated about rugby once I was younger.
“To be part of that, I believe it’s a straightforward determination for gamers to come back again, personally.”
The 31-year-old lock, who has beforehand performed for the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels. He grew up in New South Wales and hung out within the Waratahs Academy, however by no means performed for his house state at a senior stage.
