His last two matches in 2002 were a Test match against France for the New Zealand national rugby league team followed up by playing against the Kiwis for his club side, St Helens. Hoppe captained St. Helens in his last match.
In 2002, Hoppe's last two matches involved a Test match against France while representing the New Zealand national rugby league team and then a game against the Kiwis for his club, St Helens. He led St. Helens during his final match.