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Melissa Woods

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Wallabies veteran retires after missing olympics sevens - Caught on Camera

Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has announced his retirement from Australian rugby after missing selection for the sevens team at the Paris Olympics.

The 32-year-old revealed through social media that he wouldn't be part of the Paris push following a selection camp in Darwin over the weekend.

The squad was finalised by coach John Manenti, with Hooper's hopes dashed by an injury-plagued transition from 15-a-side rugby.

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