Michael Hooper wins third John Eales Medal
Michael Hooper won a third John Eales Medal to finish the international season, in which he had his captaincy questioned, on a high.
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Michael Hooper won a third John Eales Medal to finish the international season, in which he had his captaincy questioned, on a high.
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