Michael Hooper citing hearing put back 24 hours
Wednesday 29 July 2015 15:39, UK
Wallabies flanker Michael Hooper has had his judicial hearing over a striking charge adjourned.
Hooper faced the hearing on Wednesday, when he contested the allegation that he punched Argentina fly-half Nicolas Sanchez in the 59th minute of Australia's 34-9 Rugby Championship victory at Mendoza.
SANZAR judicial commissioner Nigel Hampton adjourned the case until Thursday.
If found guilty, Hooper could incur a minimum one-match suspension that would force him to miss Australia's next match against the All Blacks in Sydney on August 8.
Both teams are unbeaten, and the winner in Sydney will claim the Rugby Championship title.
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