Michael Hooper has thrown his support behind an increase of player sabbaticals, after Len Ikitau's own overseas stint was confirmed and several other frontline Test players consider following suit.

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Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has thrown ... and several other frontline Test players consider following suit. Brumbies star Ikitau will join Exeter on a nine-month sabbatical later ...