John Eales - Rugby Career

Rugby Career

Eales played lock for Queensland Reds and Australia. He was given the nickname "Mr Nobody" because "nobody's perfect".

Eales' 55-cap reign as captain marked an era of Australian success in world rugby. Eales played a major part in Australia’s victories at the Rugby World Cup twice in his illustrious career, first in 1991, and later skippering his country to victory in 1999.

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