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07.05.2026
Australia legend Michael Hooper tips old boss to inspire New Zealand World Cup challenge
Michael Hooper has backed “amazing leader of men” Dave Rennie to mould a New Zealand team that is a “real problem” for its rivals at next year’s Rugby World Cup in Australia. Appointed in March following the sacking of Scott Robertson, Rennie experienced mixed fortunes in combination with captain Hooper during three years bossing Australia before his dismissal in January 2023. Eddie Jones replaced Rennie and omitted Hooper from Australia’s 2023 World Cup squad, essentially ending the flanker’s...
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