The rugby player Quade Cooper says he has had his application for Australian citizenship rejected despite playing more than 70 Tests for the Wallabies.

Cooper, 33, was born in Auckland and still holds New Zealand citizenship, although he has lived in Australia since the age of 13.

His residency in Australia made him eligible for the Wallabies. He travelled on his New Zealand passport throughout his rugby career, which has included two World Cups and winning the 2011 Super Rugby championship with the Queensland Reds as well as representing Australia over 70 times.

Credit to: Christopher Knaus of the Guardian, found at https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/jul/13/former-wallabies-star-quade-cooper-says-australian-citizenship-bid-rejected