Former Wallabies captain Hooper overcomes nerves in successful Sevens debut

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HONG KONG : Former Australia captain Michael Hooper admitted he still has to adapt his game to have an impact on the sevens stage after making his international debut at the Hong Kong Sevens in his bid to secure a spot at the Olympic Games.

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup - Australia Captain's Run - Oita Stadium, Japan - October 18, 2019 Australia's Michael Hooper during Captain's Run. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo

Wearing the number 77 shirt, Hooper took to the field as a replacement for Nathan Lawson with less than three minutes remaining and Australia leading after tries from James Turner and Henry Hutchison. Hooper's performance earned praise from Australia head coach John Manenti, who offered no guarantees of a place in the squad for Paris.

"You could see the boys that were on before him playing pretty good footy so he's going to have to keep fighting and keep proving himself.

 

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