Australia captain Hooper withdraws from Argentina test, returns home

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:Australia captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Mendoza and will return home after informing coach Dave Rennie he was not in the right frame of mind to play.Hooper trained with the team this week and was selected to play on Saturday, but informed ma

:Australia captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Argentina in Mendoza and will return home after informing coach Dave Rennie he was not in the right frame of mind to play.

"My whole career I’ve looked to put the team first and I don’t feel I am able to fulfil my responsibilities at the moment in my current mindset." There has been no indication from Hooper whether his decision to step away from the game is a temporary one, or will be an extended break.

 

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