Nick Champion de Crespigny

Western Force In July 2024, the Western Force announced they had signed Champion de Crespigny for the 2025 season. After starting in all three of their opening games for 2025, it was announced that Champion de Crespigny had re-signed with the Western Force until the conclusion of the 2028 season. Champion de Crespigny played a total of 12 games for the Western Force in 2025, shifting positions between blindside flanker and number eight.

International career In July 2025, Champion de Crespigny was called-up to the Australia national team ahead of their first test against the British & Irish Lions. Being selected to replace injured back-rowers Rob Valetini and Langi Gleeson, Champion de Crespigny made his international debut on 19 July 2025 against the British & Irish Lions. Australia lost 19–27. Champion de Crespigny was not named in the squad again for the remainder of the Lions tour. The following month, Champion de Crespigny was named in the Australia squad for the 2025 Rugby Championship ahead of their match against South Africa.

In October 2025, Champion de Crespigny became the 92nd captain of the Wallabies, leading Australia to a 19–15 victory over Japan in Tokyo and scoring a try in the match.

Honours Sydney University Shute Shield: Winner: 2018, 2019

Castres Olympique Top 14: Runner-up: 2021–22