Share

Cooper in hot water

Sydney - Reds boss Jim Carmichael is “fed up” with Quade Cooper's Twitter outburst against Wallabies coach Robbie Deans and will meet the flyhalf to warn him, local media reported on Monday.

Over the weekend, Cooper vented his frustration at Deans' tactics and the Australian Rugby Union and said he would like to join friend and All Black Sonny Bill Williams in the National Rugby League.

Reds Chief Executive Carmichael said he would meet the outspoken player and warn him about his damaging comments, the Courier Mail reported.

“I'm fed up to be honest. Quade is making silly comments that do damage to our code,” Carmichael was quoted as saying by the Brisbane newspaper.

The 24-year-old Cooper's error-prone performance after his return from surgery on his right knee earned him Dean's criticism.

The New Zealand-born playmaker has subsequently been injured and will need another operation on the same knee and is doubtful for the Wallabies' tour of Europe where they play England, Italy and Wales in November and early December.

Williams, also New Zealand's heavyweight boxing champion, left the world champion All Blacks and Chiefs for a 12-match deal with Japan's Panasonic Wild Knights and would reportedly join NRL club Sydney Roosters in 2013.
We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred
Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
Join News24 today
heading
description
username
Show Comments ()
Voting Booth
Should Siya Kolisi keep the captaincy as the Springboks build towards their World Cup title defence in 2027?
Please select an option Oops! Something went wrong, please try again later.
Results
Yes! Siya will only be 36 at the next World Cup. He can make it!
25% - 1273 votes
No! I think the smart thing to do is start again with a younger skipper ...
29% - 1473 votes
I'd keep Siya captain for now, but look to have someone else for 2027.
45% - 2251 votes
Vote
Editorial feedback and complaints

Contact the public editor with feedback for our journalists, complaints, queries or suggestions about articles on News24.

LEARN MORE