James Slipper is a mix of relieved, disappointed and content as he bows out of Test rugby as the most capped Wallaby in history.

A long week of receiving countless texts and calls from former teammates and coaches is finally over after the Wallabies’ 28-14 loss to the All Blacks at Optus Stadium in Perth.

The 36-year-old would have loved nothing more than to go out a winner, but is not the type to expect fairytales from a game that has already given him so much.

“It’s been a long week,” Slipper said after the match. “I’m quite an introvert and my phone was going off quite a bit this week, which was a bit awkward for me. Now that it’s done, that’s probably where the relief comes from.

“Once I was announced in the team and that I was retiring, a lot of old coaches and schoolmates [got

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