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6th August 2022
12:37pm BST

"While this decision did not come easily I know it is the right one for me and the team at this point in time. My whole career I’ve looked to put the team first and I don’t feel I am able to fulfil my responsibilities at the moment in my current mindset."[caption id="attachment_46991" align="aligncenter" width="630"]
Michael Hooper and Matt Giteau of Australia pictured together at the 2015 World Cup. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)[/caption]
"He’s shown true courage by acknowledging where he is at and acting on it. We will support him in any way we can and I know the team will be focused on getting the job done [against Argentina]."Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos commented, "Michael is an incredible leader, it takes a brave man to identify where he’s at and come forward whilst having the best interests of the team at heart. "His wellbeing is and remains the highest priority right now where Rugby Australia and the Australian Rugby community will do everything to support him and his family.” James Slipper will lead Australia against Argentina, while Fraser McReight will replace Hooper in the number seven jersey.
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