The captain of the Wallabies has left the delegation and will not be against Los Pumas in Mendoza

Australia it will not have its captain Michael Hopper, 30 and 10 in the rugby team. In training the coach Dave Rennie toasted Thursday he was, as usual, among the owners and as team captain and yet less than 24 hours from the game the winger has publicly announced his departure.

“This decision was not easy, I know it is the right one for me and for the team. Throughout my career I have tried to put the team first and I don’t feel I can fulfill my responsibilities right now with my current mindset“expressed one of the team symbols.

Hooper has dedicated a third of his life to the national teamhas 121 games with the national team and surprised the entire squad when, before the official release, he spoke with the group to comment on his decision.

Hooper trained normally until Thursday. He did it with the same spirit and professionalism as usual, without any hint of any problem that might concern him. For this reason, his determination surprised everyone.

What happened to Hopper? Only his teammates and the coaching staff know this. It is not a physical ailment. “fatigue” or “emotional problemsAccording to the sources consulted. The captain of the Australian national team has retired because he cannot concentrate on the matches.

Hooper’s is the second weight loss in the Wallabieswho had already landed in Argentina without the center Samu Kerevivital factor for the power in the attack of the Australian formation.

At the end of the day, James Slipper will be the captain and Fraser McReight who will replace Hooper with the number seven shirt. With these warnings, the team’s challenge will be the same one confirmed by Rennie: Tom Wright; Jordan Petaia, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami and Marika Koroibete; Quade Cooper and Nic White; Rob Valetini, McReight and Jed Holloway; Matt Philip and Darcy Swain; Allan Alaalatoa, Folau Fainga’a and James Slipper.