Early life
Hooker was born in Durban, South Africa, to Craig and Lorraine Hooker. [3] He attended Westville Boys’ High School, where he initially played as a loose forward before transitioning into midfield back roles. [4]
Despite his physical attributes, Hooker was not heavily recruited out of school. His coaches noted that although he trained consistently and showed strong temperament, he did not produce standout performances that typically attract professional offers, and no teams formally approached him in his matric year. [5]
The Sharks initially invited him to join the squad on a training arrangement without offering a full contract. After a short period impressing in the system, he was upgraded to a professional deal, marking the start of his senior career. [6]
Club career
Hooker progressed through the Sharks’ junior structures and featured for the team at age-group level during the 2022 season. [7]
He made his senior debut for the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship on 7 January 2023, appearing against Connacht. [8]
Hooker was part of the Sharks squad that won the EPCR Challenge Cup in 2024 and started in the final, contributing to the franchise’s first European title. [9]
Later that year he also started the 2024 Currie Cup final, scoring a try as the Sharks defeated the Lions to claim the title. [10]
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