The defence of the innocent: An unofficial transcript of the Michael Hooper hearing.

Wallaby vice-captain Michael Hooper was cited for charging into England fullback Mike Brown. He admitted his guilt, and received a shortened sentence (a one-week ban) because of ‘good character’ off the field, a good history, penitence, and no aggravating factors. This is how his lawyer defended him, perhaps: “May it please the officer of this […]