Michael Hooper

Wallabies head coach Dave Rennie has applauded the courage and honesty shown by skipper Michael Hooper as he pulls out of the squad due to personal reasons.

“He’s such a professional, he was able to get on and do his job. “It took a lot of courage to address the group so a huge amount of respect from everyone and respect that we want to get him home and give him as much support as possible.” It’s a cross-section of society.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has withdrawn from their Rugby Championship clash with Argentina and will fly home due to personal reasons.

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Michael Hooper decided not to play against Argentina on Saturday, as the Australia captain is not in the right frame of mind.

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Australia head coach Dave Rennie has come in support of Michael Hooper after the Wallabies captain pulled out of the Rugby Championship opener against ...

“He’s such a professional, he was able to get on and do his job. "(Rugby's) a cross-section of society. In Hooper's absence, James Slipper has been handed the captaincy while Fraser McReight comes at number seven.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been given the backing of the wider rugby community after withdrawing from international duty due to personal reasons.

"While this decision did not come easily I know it is the right one for me and the team at this point in time. "He’s shown true courage by acknowledging where he is at and acting on it. Hooper was over in Argentina with his team ahead of their Rugby Championship opener against the Pumas, but approached management to let them know he was not in the right head-space to lead the team.

Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has been given the backing of the rugby community after withdrawing from international duty due to personal reasons.

"While this decision did not come easily I know it is the right one for me and the team at this point in time. "He’s shown true courage by acknowledging where he is at and acting on it. Hooper was over in Argentina with his team ahead of their Rugby Championship opener against the Pumas, but approached management to let them know he was not in the right head-space to lead the team.