Hooper delight as Aussies break duck

By GARY FITGERALD

Relief: Will Genia, Tom Robertson and try-scorer Matt Toomua celebrate their tight win
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MICHAEL Hooper was a relieved man after the Wallabies shrugged off their double All Blacks misery to win a real battle of brawn in Brisbane.
The Australia captain saw his side get their first win of the Rugby Championship but they were made to scrap all the way.
Both defences were outstanding, and South Africa led 18-17 until two Matt Toomua penalties sealed victory for the hosts.
Hooper said: “It’s been a tough couple of weeks a...

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