Wallabies halfback Nick Phipps will play on in Australia well beyond next year's Rugby World Cup after signing a two-year contract extension.
The 25-year-old NSW Waratahs star played in all of Australia's 14 Test matches this year and maintained his starting position after the Wallabies' thrilling one-point win over the Springboks in September.
The new deal with the Australian Rugby Union means he'll stay in Australia until the end of the 2017 season.
Wallabies and Waratahs coach Michael Cheika welcomed the retention of a key player.
"Nick is someone who is prepared to do whatever it takes to make things happen and I am sure we will see that from him over the next three seasons," Cheika said.
Phipps, who has 28 Test caps, debuted for the Wallabies in 2011 while playing for the Melbourne Rebels.
But he really stamped his mark on the game after switching to play for the Waratahs this year, benefiting from playing behind a big and aggressive pack as the team won its first Super Rugby title.
"Representing your country is the ultimate honour," said Phipps.
"I am extremely grateful for this opportunity by the Australian Rugby Union and Waratahs to continue my passion to wear the gold jersey.
"I'm also really excited to be a part of the NSW Waratahs in 2015 and have the chance to play for back-to-back titles alongside not just my teammates, but some of my best mates."
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