Rugby player Quade Cooper denied Australian citizenship despite representing the country 70 times
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Rugby union player Quade Cooper says Australia has repeatedly denied him citizenship -- despite representing the country 70 times as a member of the national team.
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Cooper moved to Australia with his family aged 13 but still holds New Zealand citizenship, according to CNN affiliate Seven News. The 33-year-old represented Australia as a member of the Wallabies between 2008 and 2017, including at two World Cups.More Related News
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