Hooper returns for Wallabies' tour opener against Scotland
Australia's rugby union great Michael Hooper was recalled to the team announced on Thursday for this weekend's European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.
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Australia's rugby union great Michael Hooper was recalled to the team announced on Thursday for this weekend's European tour opener against Scotland at Murrayfield.
ST ETIENNE, France: Former captain Michael Hooper will make a return to Australia’s team for the first time since July when they take on Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday, coach Dave Rennie announced on Thursday.
Australia flanker Michael Hooper said he was ready to resume the rigours of test rugby after quitting the team earlier this year in Argentina saying he was not in the "right mindset" to lead his country.
(Reuters) - Australia flanker Michael Hooper said he was ready to resume the rigours of test rugby after quitting the team earlier this year in Argentina saying he was not in the "right mindset" to lead his country.
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.
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.
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.
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.