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Australia Michael Hooper is a former Australian professional rugby union player known for his role as an openside flanker and former captain of the Australian national team, the Wallabies.
Former Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper and British & Irish Lions players provided superfans with an ultimate welcome experience.
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Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper continued his role as a Land Rover ambassador, working to champion community engagement programs.
After 125 test caps for the Wallabies, Michael Hooper pursued a new opportunity with HSBC SVNS and discussed it with HSBC.
Wallabies Captain Michael Hooper teamed up with Australian wellness brand Bondi Vite as their latest global brand ambassador. Bondi Vite produces vitamins for professional and everyday athletes.
Wallabies captain Michael Hooper became an investor and partner in Recoverie, a health and wellness company.
Michael Kent Hooper was born on October 29, 1991, in Sydney, Australia. He began his junior rugby career at the Manly Roos. Hooper represented Australia at the under-20 level in 2011, where he captained the side and was recognized as the International Player of the Tournament. His professional career started with the Brumbies in 2010. He played for the Brumbies until 2012, after which he joined the New South Wales Waratahs for the 2013 season. During his time with the Brumbies, Hooper received accolades such as Best Forward for the team and the ARU’s Rookie of the Year award in 2012. He also placed third for the John Eales Medal in the same year.
At the Waratahs, Hooper played every Super Rugby game in 2013 and earned the Australian Super 15 Player of the Year and the Waratahs’ Player of the Year awards. In 2014, he captained the Waratahs to their first Super Rugby title, securing a 33–32 victory over the Crusaders. His international debut for Australia came on June 5, 2012, against Scotland. He quickly rose to prominence, winning the Wallabies ‘Rookie of the Year’ award. In 2013, he was awarded the John Eales Medal as ‘Wallabies player of the year’.
Hooper became the Wallabies’ 82nd Test captain in 2014, making him the youngest player to captain the side since 1961. He continued to lead the team, becoming the full-time Wallabies captain for the 2017 Rugby Championship. In 2020, Hooper reached 100 test caps for Australia, becoming the fastest Wallaby to achieve this milestone. He holds the record for the most caps as Wallabies captain, surpassing George Gregan with 60. In August 2020, he signed with the Japanese Top League club Toyota Verblitz for the 2020–21 season. On June 30, 2024, Hooper announced his retirement from Australian rugby.
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