Sonny Bill Williams has gone into bat for Michael Hooper after Eddie Jones left him out of his World Cup squad.
All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams has taken aim at Eddie Jones and his decision to leave Michael Hooper out of Australia’s Rugby World Cup squad, saying that the Wallabies veteran deserves better and should be able to go out on his terms.
However, Hooper did not earn selection in Australia’s World Cup squad, which appears to have effectively ended a decorated international career that began in 2012. “Michael Hooper cannot be snubbed. His reputation precedes him. He is one of Australia’s all-time greats and no one can change this. Michael Hooper not being at the World Cup is a loss to the world of rugby, not just Australia.“This is the consensus among the most successful rugby players of this decade. I’ve spoken to them. Even current players, they’ve called me, they’ve asked, ‘What’s up here?’ There’s no one who wouldn’t have him in there.
Michael Hooper’s omission from the World Cup squad looks to have ended his 124-Test career for Australia.“He’s so dignified. In a very tough period for Australian rugby, he epitomised strength and overcame adversity. He never gave up on the field, no matter the score. You knew this guy was going to give his last ounce.
The Wallabies won five consecutive games in 2021 with Cooper at No.10 before an Achilles injury last year prevented the playmaker from having an impact at Test level.
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