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Although last night’s Bledisloe Cup draw set the stage for an epic blowout next week at Eden Park, the trans-Tasmania rivalry was called off last night, with All Black skipper Sam Cane honoring one of Wallabies’ veterans. Test during your post-match. drinks.
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Cane gifted Hooper a bottle of New Zealand wine as the two parties mingled after the Bledisloe draw. Source: Twitter / Wallabies
Last night’s tense 16-16 tie marked the 100th test appearance for Wallabies veteran Michael Hooper and in a moving gesture of mutual respect between the two sides, Cane presented the Australian patron with a bottle of New Zealand wine at name of the All Blacks to recognize. the milestone.
“On our behalf alone, we just want to congratulate him on his hundy, and we have some of the best red wines in New Zealand. I’m not sure where he is from,” Cane said in front of both teams in the All Blacks dressing room. .
Upon receiving the gift, Hooper praised the All Blacks for continuing the post-game tradition of inviting the away side to the locker room.
He also praised the intensity and quality of rugby that is played when the two rivals meet.
“Every time we play with you guys, it’s on. It’s on from the get-go, and thanks for inviting us. It’s the rest of rugby that’s pretty special too,” Hooper said.
“See you next week in Auckland,” he added.
