Australia captain Hooper ruled out of Wales test

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MELBOURNE : Australia have suffered another blow on their nightmare tour of Britain, with captain Michael Hooper ruled out of the Wales test on Saturday after suffering a 'mid-foot' sprain in the defeat by England.Flanker Hooper's injury will force another forward pack reshuffle after coach Dave Rennie lo

MELBOURNE : Australia have suffered another blow on their nightmare tour of Britain, with captain Michael Hooper ruled out of the Wales test on Saturday after suffering a"mid-foot" sprain in the defeat by England.

Hooper, among the nominees for World Rugby's player of the year, has barely missed a test since his 2012 debut and held a virtual monopoly over the Wallabies' starting openside position. Rennie will have also have to pick a new captain as the Wallabies look to finish a difficult tour on a high note.

 

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