Waratahs skipper and openside flanker Michael Hooper has been unveiled as the new Wallabies captain.
The 25‑year‑old will take over from Stephen Moore, who announced his retirement last week, with the long‑time deputy stepping into the role.
Hooper has already captained the side in 15 of his 68 Wallabies Tests, filling in for an injured Moore in 2014 and stepping up in two matches of the recent June Test Series, with Moore on the bench.
The flanker has been a vice‑captain of the side since 2014 and had long been earmarked to take over from Moore, heading into the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
The 25‑year‑old has played in all but three Tests since his 2012 debut against Scotland, starting in 62 of those matches.
Hooper took over as sole Waratahs captain earlier this year as well, after previously sharing the role with Dave Dennis.
Source : Planet Rugby
