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SANZAR, the governing body of southern hemisphere rugby, launched an appeal on Friday against Hooper’s punishment for striking Argentina’s Nicolas Sanchez in last weekend’s test in Mendoza.

SYDNEY August 3 Australia were dealt a blow ahead of Saturday’s Rugby Championship decider against old foes New Zealand after lock Rob Simmons was ruled out of the Sydney showdown because of a wrist injury.

A SANZAR Judicial Hearing has found Michael Hooper of Australia guilty of contravening Law 10.4 (a) Punching or striking after he was cited for alleged foul play during a Rugby Championship match at the weekend.