Super Rugby Pacific 2023: Wallabies bolter Tom Hooper on the Australian and Brumbies great he wants to emulate, Rugby World Cup, analysis

Tom Hooper's brother, Lachlan, is playing for the Brumbies. Tom and Lchlan play the same position. They are the latest brothers to play for Brumies, following the Lonergans, Ryan and the Fainga’as.

Tom Hooper grew up in a household where he and his brother had many fights. They had one set of boxing gloves and they would fight over it. Tom is left-handed and Tom's right-handed.

Hooper is looking to make his debut for the Wallabies after injury. He is working hard to get a starting jersey. Hooper and the Waratahs take on the Pacific rivals on February 24. The match is a blockbuster between the Crusaders and Chiefs. The other codes are working their way to the end of preseason. Lachlan Swinton is also missing from the squad. Stephen Larkham and Darren Coleman are also hoping to be selected. Rennie chose 10 back-rowers in the team. They include two out-and-out openside flankers and two versatile players.