Australian captain out of Argentina tour for personal reasons Coach Dave Rennie says Hooper has shown ‘true courage’ Captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from the Wallabies’ Rugby Championship Test against Argentina 24 hours before kick-off, saying he isn’t in the “right mindset” to lead or represent the country. The tireless flanker had been named to lead the side in his 122nd Test on Sunday morning...

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Australia captain Michael Hooper withdraws from Saturday's Rugby Championship opener away to Argentina and will return home as he is not in the right "mindset" to play.

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