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Angus Bell’s journey from a cricket scholarship to the Wallabies’ engine room

Angus Bell wants to become the world’s best loosehead prop, but as he prepares to face the Springboks, he admits his relentless pursuit of improvement has a mental cost.

By Jonathan Drennan · Sydney Morning Herald

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 2:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Angus Bell made his Wallabies Test debut at age 20 in a 28-26 win against South Africa.
Bell initially attended Newington College on a cricket scholarship before focusing on rugby.
His career goals include winning a Rugby World Cup and becoming the world's top loosehead prop.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Angus Bell transitioned from attending Newington College on a cricket scholarship to establishing himself as a key loosehead prop for the Wallabies. After telling his father, former Wallaby Mark Bell, about his career ambitions at age 16, Bell made his Test debut at age 20 in a 28-26 victory over South Africa on the Gold Coast.

Now 25, Bell aims to win a World Cup and become the best loosehead prop in the world. He credited his ongoing technical development to veteran teammates James Slipper and Scott Sio, scrum coach Mike Cron, and a recent sabbatical with Ulster.

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Angus Bell’s journey from a cricket scholarship to the Wallabies’ engine room

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