Wallabies star Michael Hooper scoops second prestigious Eales medal

Flanker, 24, becomes youngest player to win gong twiceDane Haylett-Petty picks up Wallabies’ rookie of year awardMichael Hooper has joined an exclusive group to claim the prestigious John Eales medal for the second time. The 24-year-old Wallabies star easily scooped up the players’ player honour on Thursday night in Sydney, outpointing runner-up David Pocock by over 100 votes.Hooper becomes just the fourth player to wear the medal twice in the 14-year history after Israel Folau, George Smith and Nathan Sharpe. At 24 years of age, he is the youngest to win the gong a second time. Related: Leice…