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Melissa Woods

Wallabies veteran retires after missing Olympics sevens

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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