Alexander re-signs with Brumbies
The 31-year-old prop will stretch his career into a 10th season in 2017, giving him a chance to add to his 129 games and overtake former teammate George Smith's record of 142.
Since then he has gone on to score 21 career tries, including a crucial five-pointer against the Reds in Canberra in Round 15.
The Knox Grammar product is now the second most-capped prop in Wallabies history, making 72 appearances for the national side between 2008 and 2015.
He made his debut for the Wallabies in 2008 against France in Sydney after playing just six Super Rugby matches.
"He wants to continue to improve his game and at the same time help younger players coming through the ranks at ACT," Brumbies coach Stephen Larkham said.
"Having players like Ben, Christian Lealiifano and Scott Fardy in the side next year will provide us with a level of experience that will be important to the squad."
Alexander said he was grateful for the opportunities rugby had given me both in Canberra and around the world.
"I am extremely grateful for the opportunities rugby has given me both in Canberra and around the world," he said.
"When I weighed everything up in deciding my future, it became quite clear that I wanted to be with the Brumbies in 2017.
"I feel like this team is moving in the right direction and will continue to have plenty of success over the next few years."
