Quade Cooper has been fined $40,000 and handed a suspended three-match ban for two breaches of the Australian Rugby Union code of conduct.
The 24-year-old five eighth, who has made 38 test appearances, was fined $10,000 for his comments on social media.
Cooper was also fined $50,000, $20,000 of which is suspended for two years in relation to his comments on social and mainstream media.
Cooper’s criticism of the Wallabies included a reference to a toxic environment and he also cast doubt on his commitment to playing for Australia again.
He was also given a three-match ban suspended for two years, which could apply to Super Rugby or Test matches, depending on what period of the season any future breach occurred.
Copper has not been included in the Wallabies squad that will tour France, Italy and the United Kingdom.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
