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Nick Farr-Jones AM's Biography
While
still studying law at Sydney University, he was first selected for New South
Wales and Australia in 1984. As a scrum-half, and equipped with an accurate,
bullet-like pass and outstanding tackling skills, Farr-Jones made his Test
debut in November 1984, when he was selected to play against England at
Twickenham in London. This was the first of 63 Tests he played between 1984 and
1993. On the 1984 tour, the Wallabies won all four Tests against England,
Wales, Ireland and Scotland, thereby becoming the first Australian team to win
the challenging 'Grand Slam'.
It
was the beginning of great achievements for Farr-Jones. He played in the
inaugural Rugby World Cup in 1987, and a year later was named Australian
captain.
In
rugby circles Farr-Jones was capped for Australia for 10 consecutive years,
never being replaced during this time. He captained the team for five of those
years including leading the country in 1991 to rugby's holy grail, the Rugby
World Cup. His leadership was recognized in being chosen to captain the
Barbarian Club to celebrate the famous club's centenary celebrations in 1990
and the World XV during New Zealand's centenary celebrations in 1992. He was
awarded an AM in 1992 for services to the game.
Nick
Farr Jones received many other international honours including: 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).
During
his time with the Wallabies Farr-Jones worked in the mid-sized Sydney legal
firm of Garland Seaborn and Abbott. Shortly after sporting retirement he left
the legal game pursuing a career in investment banking. He departed for Paris
shortly after joining the French investment bank Societe Generale. After four
successful years expanding the bank's metal derivative business in Europe and
Africa, Farr-Jones returned to Sydney in 1999 to head up the Australian branch
of SocGen's commodity finance business developing a highly motivated and well
regarded team in the mining and commodity sector.
Farr-Jones
left the banking world in 2008 and has taken up non executive directorships of
companies largely in the resource sector. In 2009 he joined Taurus Resource
Fund which specializes in investing in the mining and resource sector.
Nick
is a former Senator of the University of Sydney, Director of NRMA, Councillor
of the City of Sydney and Patron of the Children's Leukaemia and Cancer
Foundation. He is currently a Director of the Wesley Mission and recently
created his own charity known as Touch Life raising awareness and funds to
support Wesley’s work in the homeless space.
As
someone who led his nation in the last years of amateur rugby, Nick Farr-Jones
is a natural leader and, as an amateur sportsman, has uniquely experienced over
two decades working in a business environment. He has led both world class
sports people but has also been intricately involved in executing global
business plans, strategic development and motivating people to achieve,
individually and collectively, their objectives and dreams.
Above
everything Nick Farr-Jones counts the most successful and satisfying years in
life as the daily interaction with his wife Angie and four children. He is an
engaging speaker bringing world class sporting anecdotes and experiences into
the realms of business life whilst encouraging and motivating individuals and
teams.
Speaking Topics Include
The
Road to the Top
The
Winning Team
The
World Cup Story
Understanding
Process and Letting the Scoreboard Look After Itself
For
the Love of the Game
Goal
Setting
Leadership
and Inspiring the Team
The
Importance of Innovation and Allowing Your People to Make a Mistake