Hooper's workrate across these 11 matches paints a picture of a high-impact loose forward who consistently demands ball in hand, averaging over four carries a game and eating up ground through contact. His tackle numbers are steady rather than spectacular on average, but his peak performances tell a different story — games where he pushes double figures in tackles while simultaneously racking up significant metres with ball in hand reveal an 80-minute player who rarely switches off. Two tries across the sample add a clinical edge to an already well-rounded contribution.
Michael Hooper is a professional rugby union flanker registered with the Australia, the South Africa-based franchise. He forms part of the matchday squad and is tasked with hunting turnovers and carrying as a loose forward.
As a flanker, Michael features for the Australia across the United Rugby Championship, the Currie Cup and European club competition, with home fixtures played at South Africa in South Africa.
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