SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia captain Michael Hooper was forced to clarify his backing for suspended team mate Kurtley Beale on Friday, the eve of the third Bledisloe Cup test against New Zealand in Brisbane.
As with the rest of the run-up to Saturday's clash at Lang Park, Hooper's captain's run news conference was dominated by controversy over the offensive texts the utility back allegedly sent about team business manager Di Patston.
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