Rugby-Slipper to captain Wallabies for test against Wales


  • Rugby
  • Tuesday, 16 Nov 2021

FILE PHOTO: Britain Rugby Union - Australia Captain's Run - Twickenham Stadium - 2/12/16 Australia's James Slipper during the Captain's Run Action Images via Reuters / Andrew Boyers Livepic/File Photo

CARDIFF (Reuters) - James Slipper will captain Australia in their test against Wales on Saturday after Mick Hooper was ruled out of the clash in Cardiff through injury, Rugby Australia said on Tuesday.

Hooper has been ruled out after suffering a "mid-foot" sprain in the defeat by England.

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