Phil Clements


Phillip Clements is an Australian former rugby union international.
Clements, born in Goulburn, grew up playing rugby league as a back, until picking up rugby union during high school and establishing himself as a lock. He had the distinction of captaining Sydney Combined Second Division schools.
A Parramatta first-grade player, Clements didn't gain Australia [national rugby union team|Wallabies] selection until the age of 30 for the 1982 Australia [rugby union tour of New Zealand|1982 New Zealand tour], following good performances for the Sydney representative side. He was capped in the 3rd Test at Eden Park.