Former Australia captain Michael Hooper has retired from worldwide obligation after his hopes of showing on the Paris Olympics ended.
The 32-year-old, who captained the Wallabies a file 69 instances in his 125-Check profession, transitioned from 15-man rugby to sevens after being frozen out of the aspect by Eddie Jones following the 2023 World Cup.
However Hooper has determined to right away step down from enjoying for his nation after failing to realize a spot in Australia’s sevens staff for the Olympics in July.
“What a journey! My Olympic journey has come to an finish, and with it, my Australian rugby profession,” Hooper mentioned in a press release on Instagram.
“To the Aussie Sevens staff, I want you all the very best, you’ve got been an superior, useful, and gifted group of athletes to be a part of.”
Hooper added his “unimaginable journey” with Australia had been “stuffed with unforgettable experiences, challenges and recollections”.
Hooper made his Check debut in 2012 towards Scotland, on the age of 20.
He turned Australia’s youngest ever captain in 2014, aged 23, and helped information the Wallabies to the Rugby Championship a yr later.
Hooper was a part of the staff that completed runners-up to New Zealand on the 2015 World Cup.