Former Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper has been rushed back into the Wallabies starting side to take on Scotland this Sunday, ending his self-imposed exile from Test rugby.
Hooper took a three-month mental health break, dramatically exiting the Wallabies camp on the eve of their opening Rugby Championship match against the Pumas.
He has admitted this week that he had struggled to balance the demands of being a new father with life as a travelling rugby star and felt strongly while in Argentina, that he needed to be at home with his family.
Rejoining the squad for the five-Test spring tour, the 30-year-old was uncertain of his role but coach Dave Rennie wasted no time including the veteran flanker for Sunday's clash at Murrayfield.
Prop James Slipper will retain the captaincy as per the wishes of Hooper.
The Wallabies will meet Scotland at 4.30am Sunday.
In another international test match, the All Blacks will play Japan at 5.50pm Saturday.
Source:Rugby.com.au
