Wallabies go with Pocock-Hooper combination for World Cup opener

‘Pooper’ combination to start against Fiji in SapporoLukhan Salakai-Loto demoted to benchMichael Cheika has reinstated his “Pooper” loose forward combination for their World Cup Pool D opener against Fiji in Sapporo on Saturday, with David Pocock and Michael Hooper to give the Wallabies a dual threat at the breakdown.Pocock, who only made his return to rugby earlier this month after battling a long-term calf injury, will wear the No 6 jersey while Hooper will play openside flanker. Related: James Horwill: 'If the Wallabies turn up, they can beat anyone' | Paul Rees Continue reading...