Get ready for a roaring good time! The Lions are back in Australia after 12 long years, and the Australian British Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present our exclusive Sports Lunch series celebrating this iconic tour.
Join us for a series of unforgettable events across the country, offering a unique blend of rugby passion, exceptional hospitality, and unparalleled networking. We are curating a stellar lineup of speakers in each state, ready to regale us about their time on the field and answer your questions about the game played in heaven!
It's the perfect opportunity to entertain clients, reward colleagues, and connect with fellow Chamber Members while experiencing the thrill of the Lions' return. Plus, you'll have the chance to win fantastic prizes.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be part of the Lions' legacy.
Tickets
Individual Ticket
Member: $225
Non Member: $275
Table of 10
Member: $2,200
Non Member: $2,700
Ben Alexander
Ben Alexander
Ben Alexander played 72 Tests for the Wallabies, including all three Tests in the 2013 British & Irish Lions series and the 2011 Rugby World Cup. He remains the ACT Brumbies' most capped player and serves on the board.
Post-rugby, Ben owns the pub “The Dock” in Canberra and co-founded the charity Running 4 Resilience (R4R), aiming for a suicide-free Canberra by 2033 through community runs that promote exercising with friends.
Ben is also a speaker on wellbeing, resilience, and the importance of energy management, sharing personal experiences to help teams enhance their health and performance.
Justin Harrison
Chief Executive Officer - Rugby Union Players Association
Justin Harrison
Chief Executive Officer
Wallaby No. 770 Justin Harrison played 34 Tests for the Wallabies after debuting against the British & Irish Lions in Sydney (2001) in the victorious third and final Test of the series. Justin was a starting member of the last Wallabies team to win on NZ soil in 2001, winning the Bledisloe Cup in 2001 and again in Sydney, 2002 (the last time Australia held the Bledisloe Cup). Harrison made 98 Super Rugby appearances for the ACT Brumbies and NSW Waratahs, winning a Super Rugby title with the ACT Brumbies in 2001 and appearing in a total of 5 Super Rugby Grand Finals.
He took his playing career abroad in 2005, representing Ulster, 2005 - 08 (Nth Ireland) and Bath 2008 - 09(England) as well as being selected for the World Barbarians on 4 occasions. Harrison returned to Australia for a playing stint in Canberra in 2010 with the ACT Brumbies which preceded his appointment as Brumbies Forwards Coach in 2011.
Harrison continued to gain international Rugby experience when he moved to France, coming out of retirement for three seasons and serving as Player and Head Coach (6yrs) of Racing Club Narbonne Méditerranée.
Justin completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Sports Administration at the University of Canberra in 2001.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Rugby Union Players Association Ltd (RUPA), which protects and advocates for the workplace conditions of every Australian professional Rugby player.
Justin holds Director positions on the Classic Wallabies Board and Super Rugby Pacific Board.
Justin is also a sports commentator with Channel 9 and Stan broadcast services.
Justin is mostly a terrified father of two indefatigable boys, Jack and Hugo and proud husband of Bronwyn Harrison.
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