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Rugby Australia lock in Reece Hodge on a long-term contract extension

Reece Hodge in action for the Wallabies. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

Wallabies utility back Reece Hodge has re-signed with Rugby Australia and the Melbourne Rebels until the end of 2023.

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The 39-test Wallaby has committed his immediate future to Australian rugby in a deal that will take him through to the 2023 World Cup in France.

Hodge, a former Australian Schoolboy and Junior Wallabies representative, burst onto the scene with the Rebels in 2016 after impressing for Sydney Shute Shield club Manly and ultimately capped a dream first season of professional rugby with his maiden test cap.

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Having debuted against New Zealand in Wellington in 2016, Hodge went on to be a mainstay of the Wallabies right through until the recent 2019 World Cup in Japan.

“I’m extremely happy to secure my future here in Melbourne, with the Rebels and Rugby Australia for the long term,” said Hodge.

“Since arriving in late 2015, the club has been my home and the people around the Rebels have become family.

“Regardless of where we have come from or played previously, the Victorian rugby community and our loyal fans have always welcomed Rebels players with open arms.

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“I look forward to playing my part in ensuring rugby remains strong in Victoria for years to come.

“I’ve only ever been coached by [Michael] Cheika at international level, so it will definitely have a different feel with Dave Rennie and his new coaching staff coming on board and I’m really excited about the future.”

Rugby Australia director of rugby Scott Johnson said: “Reece is a talented young player and we’re really happy to have him locked in for the next four years.

“He is capable of playing across almost every position in the backline, has some speed and a strong skill set. He is a world class goal kicker that can be a quality asset for the Wallabies for years to come.

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“He’s had great experience already with the Wallabies and has an opportunity to build on that and set his sights on the next World Cup.”

The Melbourne Rebels kick off the Super Rugby season in Japan against the Sunwolves on February 1.

– Rugby Australia

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Hellhound 44 minutes ago
France put World Cup pain behind them with unbeaten run in November

France is starting to look like they are finally over their WC headache, although they were lucky that NZ had a very bad game. The Argies as usual is one game good, the next bad. If they can sort that out and be more consistent, they could become contenders for the WC.


NZ, Argentina (if they are more consistent), and now the Wallabies too is in an upward curve (can they be consistent?), as well as Fiji(as inconsistent as Argentina) looks like possible contenders. The Boks will be as usual a huge threat to defend their title. Things are looking up for the South, so the North should rightfully beware of the Southern Hemisphere threat.


With the French looking dangerous, the English with their close runs (mostly a mindset problem) and the Scottish seems to be the NH main contenders. The Irish is good, but not excellent anymore. They are more overbearing and with their glory days mostly gone with old players hanging on by a thread, by 2027 if they don't start adding in the younger players, they won't make it past yet another WC Quarter final. The problem is that their youngsters, while good is nothing special.


That is just 8 teams without the Irish that can become real WC contenders. Lots of hickups to be sorted still for these teams, excluding the Boks to become a threat. Make no mistake, the top Tier is much closer than people realise and the 2027 WC will be a really great WC, possibly the best contended WC ever.

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