Christopher Lippert (known as Chris Lippert; born March 31, 1963) is an

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retired

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player who played at

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for the

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and the

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Early life and career

Lippert was born in

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, U.S., on March 31, 1963. Lippert debuted for the

on September 23, 1989. He made a total of 38 test appearances for the USA Eagles, including the 1991 Rugby World Cup, and captained the team in the 1996 Pan-American Championship. Lippert played 3 matches for the Barbarian F.C. He was an All-American and won a National Championship with San Diego State University in 1987. He also won five national titles from 1989 to 1996 while playing as a front-row stalwart for the Old Mission Beach Athletic Club. Lippert was the first USA player to surpass 36 caps and his 38 caps was a national record when he retired in 1998.

Coaching career

After retiring from professional rugby, Lippert served as the Manager for the

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and for the USA Eagles 15's, including the 2003 Rugby World Cup.

Awards

Lippert was inducted into the U.S. Rugby Hall of Fame in 2020.

References

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Early life and career

Coaching career

Awards

See also

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