Hooper not player pick

WALLABIES captain Michael Hooper hasn’t made the inaugural Australian Super Rugby players’ choice team of the year.

Openside flanker Hooper was one of nine incumbent Test starters who didn’t get into the side chosen by players from the four Australian Super Rugby franchises.

The poll was organised by the players’ association (RUPA), which compiled a shortlist of players for each position, not excluding anyone based on nationality or international availability.

The preferred No.7 was David Pocock. Team of Year: Israel Folau (Waratahs), Jack Maddocks (Rebels), Tevita Kuridrani, (Brumbies), Kurtley Beale (Waratahs), Taqele Naiyaravoro (Waratahs), Bernard Foley (Waratahs), Will Genia (Rebels), Isi Naisarani (Brumbies), David Pocock (Brumbies), Angus Cottrell (Rebels), Rob Simmons (Waratahs), Rory Arnold (Brumbies), Taniela Tupou (Reds), Folau Fainga’a (Brumbies), Scott Sio (Brumbies).