sentences:  Born in New Zealand, Phillips had played for New Zealand national rugby union U-21 team when he moved to play for Rugby Viadana, in Italy, where he stayed from 1999/2000 to 2005/2006.He won the Italian Championship in 2001–02 and the Cup of Italy in 1999/2000 and 2002/03.He had to leave competition due to an injury, but returned to play for Amatori Capoterra, in February 2010.