Stephen Moore named Australia captain for Rugby World Cup

Australia have named hooker Stephen Moore as their captain for the upcoming Rugby World Cup.

The 32-year-old was appointed to the role last year before a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament sidelined him for the remainder of the 2014 season.

Flanker Michael Hooper, 23, led the team following Moore's injury.

Moore has played 92 times for the Wallabies, making him the country's most-capped hooker.

"Stephen is not only a player who leads by example on the field, but he is a man who exemplifies the qualities of a Wallabies captain," Australia coach Michael Cheika said in an official statement.

"It is a testament to his character that he has been able to overcome a setback and put himself in a position to lead his country again.

"He has a tremendous amount of respect not only from within this playing group, but across the board in our organisation and universally within the game."

Australia get their Rugby World Cup campaign underway on September 23 when they face Fiji in Cardiff.