Reece Hodge returns as Wallabies look to counter South Africa’s aerial threat
by Australian Associated Press from World news | The Guardian on (#62W9X)
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Wallabies coach Dave Rennie has turned to the experience of Reece Hodge to handle the expected aerial assault from South Africa, naming him at fullback for Saturday's Rugby Championship Test at Adelaide Oval.
With 57 Tests to his name, Hodge replaces rookie Tom Wright who wore the No 15 jersey in the opening two Tests against Argentina, with Australia suffering a record 48-17 loss in the last match in San Juan.
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