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skipper Michael Hooper won't play in the  Championship opener against Argentina and will return home due to personal reasons.<br>However, while the development may shock some rugby fans, the signs have been ominous for some time.<br>In an interview back in May, the 121-test veteran acknowledged his time on the international stage may be up soon - and that he is unlikely to feature in the  in 2027 on Australian soil.<br> <br> 'I will be in the stands with a beer in hand,' the 30-year-old said.<br><br>'How good will that be, to experience it on the other side of the fence.<br>'I'd also hope there's a (number) seven that's pushing me well out of it by that point.'<br>      Wallabies skipper Michael Hooper won't play in the Championship opener against Argentina on Sunday and will return home due to personal reasons<br>        Young gun Fraser McReight will look to fill the void in Hooper's absence for the Wallabies <br>That daunting job early on Sunday morning against Michael Cheika's Pumas at the Estadio Malvinas in Mendoza goes to young gun Fraser McReight, long viewed as Hooper's heir apparent.<br>The 23-year-old from the Queensland Reds will feature in his Third Test - but start for the first time.<br>Prop James Slipper will lead the Wallabies in Hooper's absence.<br>In May, Hooper admitted his body still aches days after a match and that Father Time is catching up with the dynamic openside flanker, who first pulled on an Australian jersey in 2012 versus Scotland.<br>'It is getting harder and harder and it's like how much you are willing to take (pain) for the rewards,' he said.<br>'It is a slog at times, so you've just got to try to work that stuff out.'<br>        Wallabies utility back Tom Wright joked this week he may wear goggles this weekend against Argentina in Mendoza to counter supporters pointing lasers in his direction<br>        It comes after Pumas supporters generated international headlines in 2014 when they pointed lasers at the eye of former Australian fly-half Bernard Foley (pictured) as he lined up to kick a penalty goal<br>  RELATED ARTICLES              <br><br><br><br>Share this article<br>Share<br><br><br>Hooper approached Wallabies doctor Sharron Flahive on Thursday and said he was struggling with his mental health.<br>Coach Dave Rennie said it was an easy decision to let Hooper return to Australia, with his well-being the primary focus.<br>It is unknown if Hooper will feature in the Championship, which also features New Zealand and South Africa.<br><br><br><br>No time frame has been set on his return. <br>'While this decision did not come easily I know it is the right one for [https://pinfaves.com/kim-hooper-houston-garden-center-weight-loss/ https://pinfaves.com/kim-hooper-houston-garden-center-weight-loss/] me and the team at this point in time,' Hooper said in a statement.<br>'My whole career I've looked to put the team first and I don't feel I am able to fulfil my responsibilities at the moment in my current mindset.'<br><br><br>adverts.addToArray({"pos":"inread_player"})Advertisement