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Natural leader with an ability to motivate
Articulate and intelligent, Nick Farr-Jones is a natural leader with an ability to motivate that has been clearly demonstrated throughout his career. He played an integral part in the success of the Wallabies and was an inspiration to his teammates.
Rugby Union World Cup captain
Nick Farr-Jones was captain of the team which brought home the Rugby Union World Cup in 1991, the 1992 Bledisloe Cup and which convincingly defeated the Springboks in August 1992, Nick was Australia’s most-capped scrum half and its most-capped captain.
Excellence on and off the field
Excellence on and off the field was evident from an early age. Always a sportsman, Nick Farr-Jones captained every school team in which he played. Academically he achieved high standards as well, going from Newington College to Sydney University, where he studied Law from 1980-1985, and then to the Sydney city law firm of Garland Hawthorn Brahe.
State and National representation
Nick Farr-Jones' abilities always singled him out as a certainty for State and National selection. In Rugby Union circles, his record is outstanding. Representing New South Wales and Australia first in 1984, Farr-Jones captained 36 successive tests for the Australian team from 1988 to 1992. Nick Farr-Jones also received international honour, captaining the World XV playing New Zealand in 1992 for the NZ Rugby Union Centenary celebrations.
Other games that featured Nick Farr-Jones include Southern Hemisphere vs. British Lions, IRB Centenary celebrations (1986), Australian 7-a-side team to Hong Kong (1987), Bahrain Warblers 7-a-side to Monaco (1988), Barbarians vs. New Zealand (1989) and Barbarians Centenary celebrations vs. England and Wales (Captain-1990). IN the early 80s, Farr-Jones was a top player for the University of Sydney.
Ambassador for his sport
As a natural leader and a player whose record is respected internationally, Nick Farr-Jones is a true ambassador for Rugby Union. To recognise his effect on the game and his influence in sporting circles beyond Rugby union, Nick Farr-Jones was awarded the AM in 1992. He retired from professional playing in 1993.
Motivation, leadership and teamwork
Motivation, leadership and teamwork have been a winning combination for Nick Farr-Jones. As a speaker, he also has a winning combination - his energy, enthusiasm and instinctive understanding of what it takes to excel in any field. With persistence and strength of character, Nick Farr-Jones is a model of excellence in the sporting field and beyond. He is also one of Australia's most popular speakers.
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