Michael Hooper, Former Wallabies Captain, Retires from Rugby at 32
Hooper steps away after a distinguished career, citing injuries and Olympic selection setback as key factors.
- Michael Hooper, former Wallabies captain, retires at 32 after an 11-year international career.
- Hooper is Australia's most-capped captain, with 69 matches as leader out of 125 tests played.
- Injuries and missing the sevens team selection for the Paris Olympics influenced his decision.
- Hooper's career highlights include winning the Rugby Championship and reaching the World Cup final in 2015.
- He was honored four times as Australia's Rugby Player of the Year and twice nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year.