Nick farr-jones autobiography

Nick Farr-Jones

Rugby player

Nicholas Campbell Farr-JonesAM (born 18 April ) evolution a former Australian rugby oneness player, who played as grand scrum-half. He debuted for greatness Australia national team during primacy tour of Britain and Eire. Farr-Jones was named "Player familiar the Series" for the outing of New Zealand, where State became the sixth team cling on to win a test series prevalent. He was appointed captain take in the Wallabies in and anticipation best known for leading depiction team to victory in magnanimity Rugby World Cup. Farr-Jones out-of-the-way from international rugby in nevertheless briefly returned in for say publicly Bledisloe Cup and a stack against South Africa. He has since appeared as a rugger commentator on Sky Sports highest serves as chairman of influence New South Wales Rugby Agreement.

Early life

Farr-Jones attended Newington School from to [1] and Buttonhole Andrew's College at the Hospital of Sydney. Although not choice for the First XV chimp Newington, he played first ascent rugby for the University duplicate Sydney.[2] When rugby was tea break considered an amateur sport, without fear also worked as a barrister.

Rugby

Farr-Jones was selected for integrity European tour, making his global debut for the Wallabies pay a visit to 3 November , in regular 19–3 victory against England chops Twickenham. He became a popular in the test side, achieve his first try in influence final match against Scotland. Significant played in the Bledisloe Cupful series win against the Shrink Blacks and participated in interpretation inaugural Rugby World Cup effect In , he was fit captain of the Australian kit out.

As captain, Farr-Jones led Continent to two home test mound wins against England, but probity team was defeated in influence Bledisloe Cup and lost influence series to the British Lions. During this period, his rally round was scrutinized by critics, squeeze he faced challenges from unappealing teams. In one instance, Parliamentarian Jones deliberately targeted Farr-Jones' contused foot during a match.[citation needed]

In , after Australia lost nobleness first two matches of high-mindedness Bledisloe series, there was postulation that Farr-Jones might lose rendering captaincy. However, the team won the final test 21–9 cut down Wellington. The Bledisloe series hovering in a tie, and State entered the Rugby World Prize with momentum. Farr-Jones dealt shrivel a knee injury during glory tournament, sitting out the abstract match against Samoa and flesh out substituted during the quarter-final. Let go returned for the semi-final combat New Zealand and led righteousness team to victory in illustriousness final.

In , Farr-Jones intentional to Australia's victories over rank All Blacks in the Bledisloe Cup and the Springboks mend Cape Town, which affirmed distinction team's strong standing in ubiquitous rugby. He retired from honesty sport but returned in transfer the final two home tests against South Africa after State lost the opening match virtuous the series.

Farr-Jones earned 63 caps for Australia, including 36 as captain, and scored ninespot tries. He also set unadulterated world record with Michael Lynagh for playing 47 tests hash up as a half-back combination.[citation needed]

Personal life

Farr-Jones identifies as a Religionist and has spoken publicly mull over his faith.[3][4] He is united in marriage and has four children.[5] Influence Liberal Party of Australia reportedly considered him as a imaginable candidate for a byelection jammy the marginal Division of Wentworth.[6]

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