Michael hooper
Wallabies captain Hooper pulls out of Pumas Test for 'mindset' reasons
Veteran flanker Hooper will fly home from Mendoza after telling Wallabies teammates he lacks the necessary 'mindset' to play for his country, let alone lead...
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Hooper admits Cooper key to Wallabies' success
The seasoned fly-half was sensationally recalled earlier this month after four years in the international wilderness, having played the last of his 70 Tests against Italy in mid-2017.
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Hooper concerned about wounded Springboks, not making history
The tireless 29-year-old will lead the side out for a 60th time in his 113th Test at Brisbane on Saturday, surpassing George Gregan.
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Hooper says Wallabies 'pumped' as he marks captaincy milestone
Australia face the world champions in the Rugby Championship at the Gold Coast on Sunday, desperate to improve after three straight defeats to the All Blacks.
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Hooper admits Australia in 'dark' place after record loss
New Zealand's 43-5 rout in Sydney last weekend was their highest winning margin against Australia and sealed the trans-Tasman Bledisloe Cup for an 18th straight year with a game to spare.
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'Not focused on history' - Hooper hopes youth will help end Bledisloe drought
Australia head into the third of the four-Test series, which is also the first game of the Tri Nations with Argentina, after drawing the opening match in Wellington and losing 27-7 in Auckland.
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Pocock starts alongside Hooper in Wallabies' Rugby World Cup opener
Both Hooper and Pocock are renowned for their expert work in slowing down and turning over opposition ball at the breakdown, which could prove important against a Fiji side that is at its best playing a quick-moving running game.
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Hooper ruled out, Pocock to captain Wallabies against Pumas
The 30-year-old Pocock also shifts from number eight to openside flanker, with Pete Samu coming into the starting lineup at the back of the scrum for Saturday’s clash.
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Match report: Australia vs Argentina
It’s been a rather boring first half, which has ended with Australia having a slender lead.
