Aussies aim for semi-finals in Japan AAP 3 hrs ago Matt McIlraith © Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS Wallabies captain Michael Hooper is eyeing a place in the Japanese Top League semi-finals.
Sean McMahon and Harry Hockings might be getting an additional breather, but there will be plenty of other Australians in action when three Top league quarter-finals are played in Japan this weekend.
The Australian pair, along with their injured countryman Samu Kerevi, received a free pass into next week s semi-finals when Damien Hill s Ricoh Black Rams were forced to withdraw from Sunday s quarter-final against Suntory Sungoliath due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Thorn drops Stewart after another Reds âdiscipline issueâ
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Queensland Reds centre Hamish Stewart has become the second player stood down by coach Brad Thorn this year for an alcohol-related âdiscipline issueâ ahead of Saturdayâs top of the table clash with the Brumbies.
It comes as Thorn expressed extreme disappointment at reports Izack Rodda, who left the Reds in bitter circumstances last year, is set to return to Australian rugby.
Reds centre Hamish Stewart wonât face the Brumbies this weekend.
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