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Ethan Hooker plays centre for Hollywoodbets Sharks and represents Springboks. Career statistics, milestones and a complete match log follow once the historical data pass is complete.
Hooker targeting All Blacks opener after shoulder surgery, July Tests ruled out
Ethan Hooker is targeting the opening All Blacks Test in The Greatest Rivalry series after shoulder surgery, with the 23-year-old ruled out of all July Tests against England, Scotland and Wales.
JP Pietersen hits back as Luke Morgan defends tackle that dislocated Hooker's shoulder
Luke Morgan insists his tackle on Ethan Hooker was clean. JP Pietersen disagrees — loudly.
Sharks seek URC investigation into incident that dislocated Hooker's shoulder
The Sharks have asked the URC to investigate the incident that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder, reportedly labelling the contact a cheapshot. The franchise has escalated the matter to the competition's governing body, raising the prospect of disciplinary action.
Morgan defends post-try contact on Hooker as Sharks push for URC action over season-ending shoulder injury
Ospreys winger Luke Morgan has defended the post-try contact that dislocated Ethan Hooker's shoulder in the Sharks' 21-17 URC defeat, arguing the try was not yet scored when he made contact. JP Pietersen has slammed the officials for failing to penalise the incident, with the Sharks making a formal request to the URC. Hooker is expected to miss the remainder of the URC season.
Caps, tries, scoring milestones and career moves will render here once the historical data pass is complete. The slot is reserved, not forgotten.