Rugby-Wallabies captain Hooper cool on giving team mates sabbaticals


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 18 Jun 2021

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

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia captain Michael Hooper enjoyed a lucrative stint in Japan during a six-month break from Australian rugby but is not convinced all Wallabies players should have the right to sabbaticals.

The 105-test flanker was allowed a break from domestic rugby in his contract, a rare luxury in Australia where most must play at home to be eligible for the Wallabies.

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