Tom Lambert finally gets his Wallabies call after turning Scotland down thrice
Tom Lambert turned down Scotland three times over six years to pursue his Australian rugby dream.
Tom Lambert has finally achieved his childhood dream after receiving his first Wallabies call-up last month. The Scottish Rugby Union approached him at least three times over six years with offers to play for Scotland instead.
Lambert was named after a Scotsman via his paternal grandfather, played for Scotland's under-20s, and trained with the senior squad. Tom Lambert always wanted the Wallabies.
"For me, playing for the Wallabies is my dream," the 25-year-old said. "I don't regret the decision at all."
He was first approached six years ago; Glasgow offered contracts twice more in 2024 and earlier this year. Each time he turned them down, backed himself, and pursued the Wallabies call.
Now he's set to make his Test debut later this month.
- 25
- Age
- 6 years of SRU offers rejected
- Years pursuing Wallabies dream
- 5 games
- Scotland under-20s appearances
- 4 seasons
- Waratahs tenure
Why it mattersLambert's story shows that staying loyal to your dream can pay off, and brings an intriguing subplot to Australia's rugby tour.
