Sanzar appeals Hooper finding
An appeal has been lodged against the original judicial finding handed down to Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper.
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An appeal has been lodged against the original judicial finding handed down to Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper.
Utility back Matt Giteau has returned to the Wallabies squad for the Test against the All Blacks on 8 August.
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has been suspended for just one week after being found guilty of foul play and will be available for his side's next match.
Watch this crunching tackle from the Pacific Nations Cup match between Samoa and Fiji.
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers says coming close to beating the All Blacks cannot be regarded as a success.
The All Blacks have increased their lead at the summit of the World Rugby rankings to 7.96 rating points over the second-placed Springboks.
The Wallabies scored two late tries to secure a bonus-point 34-9 win over Argentina in Mendoza. CRAIG LEWIS reports.
Patrick Faapale kicked a 78th-minute penalty to give Samoa a 30-30 draw against Fiji in their Pacific Nations Cup match in Sacramento on Saturday.
The USA beat Japan 23-18 in their Pacific Nations Cup match in Sacramento on Saturday.
Argentina will have to deny Wallabies fullback Israel Folau possession and room to run if they hope to compete in this weekend's Test, writes CRAIG LEWIS.