- Wallabies veteran not part of sevens team for Paris Games
- Injuries ultimately dash hopes of making move from 15-man game
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian rugby after missing selection for the sevens team at the Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old revealed through social media that he would not be part of the Paris push following a selection camp in Darwin over the weekend.
The squad was finalised by coach John Manenti, with Hooper’s hopes dashed by an injury-plagued transition from 15-a-side rugby.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/01/michael-hooper-retires-wallabies-australian-rugby
Author : Australian Associated Press
Publish date : 2024-07-01 00:15:56
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