Nick Stiles (born 17 October 1973) is an Australian professional rugby union coach and a former player for the Queensland Reds.
[4] Because of the physical development and technical ability needed to play front row at representative level, his progression to the senior Queensland side took several years.
The Reds managed to finish on top of the table that year for the regular season but squandered their semi-final home advantage and were defeated by the Crusaders who went on to win the 1999 title.
However, he wasn't offered a new contract and played his final Queensland game against New Zealand A in June 2005, finishing with 93 state caps.
The Australians as reigning Rugby World Cup champions would be seriously challenged and Stiles would play a crucial role for the Wallabies in defending their status.
Stiles made his Australian debut in the lead-up to the series, playing in the match against New Zealand Maori.
The Australian team lost in a stunning defeat to the British side but the selection panel persevered with the players and Stiles kept his place for the Melbourne test.
[8] Although in good form during the Super 12, he lost his place in the Wallabies squad in 2003 as the Reds finished with a losing record for the season.