Michael Hooper: Australia rugby captain withdraws due to reasons

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06th Aug, 2022. 01:51 pm
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Michael Hooper has withdrawn from Australia’s.
Rugby Championship conflict with Argentina on Saturday.
Lead trainer Dave Rennie he isn’t in the right outlook to play.

Michael Hooper had been chosen in the group yet will presently leave for individual reasons, with prop James Slipper to lead the side.

Fraser McReight to take Hooper’s No 7 shirt.

Australia’s down with Argentina in Mendoza is live on Sky Sports Action on Saturday, with develop starting at 8pm in front of a 8.10pm start up.

In an explanation delivered by the Wallabies, openside flanker Hooper said: “While this choice didn’t come effectively I realize it is the right one for myself and the group as of now.

“My entire profession I’ve hoped to put the group first and I don’t feel I am ready to satisfy my obligations right now in my ongoing outlook.”

Wallabies mentor Rennie said of Hooper, who has scored 110 focuses in 121 Tests: “Michael’s perhaps of the most expert and amazing man I’ve trained. I know this has been a tough choice for him.”

“He’s shown genuine mental fortitude by recognizing where he is at and following up on it. We will uphold him in any capacity we can and I realize the group will be centered around taking care of business [on the field].”