Hooper ends Australia career after Olympics omission

Former Australia skipper Michael Hooper has retired from world work aft his hopes of appearing astatine nan Paris Olympics ended.

The 32-year-old, who captained nan Wallabies a grounds 69 times successful his 125-Test career, transitioned from 15-man rugby to sevens aft being frozen retired of nan side by Eddie Jones pursuing nan 2023 World Cup.

But Hooper has decided to instantly measurement down from playing for his state aft failing to summation a spot successful Australia's sevens squad for nan Olympics successful July.

"What a ride! My Olympic travel has travel to an end, and pinch it, my Australian rugby career," Hooper said successful a connection connected Instagram.

"To nan Aussie Sevens team, I wish you each nan best, you've been an awesome, helpful, and talented group of athletes to beryllium portion of."

Hooper added his "incredible journey" pinch Australia had been "filled pinch unforgettable experiences, challenges and memories".

Hooper made his Test debut successful 2012 against Scotland, astatine nan property of 20.

He became Australia's youngest ever skipper successful 2014, aged 23, and helped guideline nan Wallabies to nan Rugby Championship a twelvemonth later.

Hooper was portion of nan squad that vanished runners-up to New Zealand astatine nan 2015 World Cup.