Michael Hooper or Stephen Moore? Coach Michael Cheika to make tough call on Wallabies captaincy

Australia coach Michael Cheika said either incumbent Michael Hooper or senior hooker Stephen Moore will lead the Wallabies at this year’s World Cup.

Hooper took over the national captaincy last year when Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury in his first test as skipper against France.

“It’s a tough call, it’s an important choice, but it’s enjoyable to have to tell someone that he is going to be the captain of Australia,” Cheika said.

“We’re comfortable with where we are at around our whole leadership team.

“Hooper was the previous captain while Stephen was out injured. I think it’s pretty logical.”

Moore’s injury paved the way for Hooper to become the Wallabies’ youngest test captain at 22, going on to lead the team on their end-of-season tour of Europe under Cheika, who took over from dumped coach Ewen McKenzie.