Wallabies lock Philip returning home, joins Waratahs
The 31-year-old veteran of 31 Tests becomes the latest in a string of players to commit to play onshore until at least the home Rugby World Cup in 2027.
Currently playing for Yokohama Canon Eagles, Sydney-raised Philip will add further depth in a position where the Wallabies already have plenty to call on.
"I'm stoked to be coming home," saifd Philip in a Rugby Australia statement.
"To be able to represent my state of New South Wales and play in front of my family, friends and supporters next year is something I'm really looking forward to.
"Japan has been a great opportunity to continue to develop my game and grow off the field but I'm certainly motivated to bring back my experience and contribute again to Australian rugby.
"There are some really big events on home soil in the not too distant future that I'd love to be a part of and I'll be working hard to give myself the best opportunity to do so."
Previously with the Western Force and then the now-defunct Melbourne Rebels, Philip played in two of Australia's four Tests in the ill-fated 2023 World Cup campaign under Eddie Jones before heading to Japan.
Having made his Test debut back in 2017, Phillip became a regular in 2021 when he played in 11 of 14 Tests. At the end of that year, Philip moved to France where he spent one season with Pau in the Top 14, before returning to again linked up with the Rebels ahead of the 2022 Super Rugby season. He went on to reclaim his Wallabies spot for the start of the 2022 Test season before an ACL injury which prevented him contending for the Spring Tour that year.
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