born June 27, 1970, Brisbane, Austl.
Australian rugby union player.
Between 1990 and 2001 Eales, who stands 6 ft 7 in. (2.01 m), displayed exceptional all-around ability while playing second row forward (lock) for Queensland and Australia. With Australia he won two World Cups (1991, 1999) and two Tri-Nations Cups (2000, 2001) and served as captain of the Wallabies from 1996 to 2001. In 1999 he was awarded the Order of Australia (AM) for services to the community and rugby.