Wallabies' Hooper 'excited' to return after 'mindset' exile
Australia flanker Michael Hooper said on Monday he was "excited" to be back with the squad after missing six games earlier this year due to the "rollercoaster" nature of Test rugby.
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Rugby-Wallabies' Hooper should be in frame to return against Scotland: Slipper
MELBOURNE : Michael Hooper should be in the selection frame for Australia's next test against Scotland after taking time away from the game for wellbeing reasons, stand-in captain James Slipper said on Wednesday.
Hooper returns for Wallabies' European tour, but not as captain
Veteran flanker Michael Hooper was included in Australia's squad Sunday for their five-Test tour of Britain and Europe after pulling out of the Rugby Championship with "mindset" issues, but James Slipper will captain the team.
Rugby-Hooper to return for Wallabies, Slipper to remain captain
MELBOURNE : Michael Hooper will return to the Wallabies fold for the season-ending tour of Europe but will not take back the captaincy after missing most of the Rugby Championship for mental health reasons.
Australia face usual Bledisloe demons against All Blacks
MELBOURNE : Australia's battle for credibility in front of sceptical home fans will reach a crescendo in Melbourne on Thursday where their quest for two pieces of coveted silverware could unravel against the All Blacks.
Veteran Beale back in Australia squad for All Blacks Tests
Veteran back Kurtley Beale was on Thursday named in the Wallabies' squad for two Rugby Championship clashes against New Zealand, but towering lock Rory Arnold was omitted for family reasons.
Australia's Slipper warns lineouts and scrums key against Springboks
Captain James Slipper warned on Friday that Australia must improve their lineouts and scrums if they want to ride the momentum of beating South Africa with another win over the world champions this weekend.
Hooper out for rest of Rugby Championship at least
SYDNEY : Australia captain Michael Hooper will miss the rest of the Rugby Championship at least as he continues to deal with the issues that cut short his involvement in the recent tour of Argentina, Wallabies coach Dave Rennie said on Thursday.