The distance not the problem but, the direction was off

The Rebels call on Hodge to take aim for another 3 pointer from out wide

Penalty now to the Rebels as the Reds pinned for obstruction

No problem from out front and the Rebels on the board first in the 2nd half

Hodge steps up and takes aim at the posts

The ball is swung out wide and the Rebels are awarded the penalty due to an off side from the Reds

The Rebels find touch and have the line out feed

Penalty to the Rebels as the Reds infringe at the ruck

Cooper with the restart

A real battle of attrition between these tow Aussie sides as they are going at each other hammer and tongs. The Reds have manged to score three unanswered tries with Rebels trying to stay in touch via the boot of Hodge. The second half promises to deliver more of the same physical battle and the home side will want to get on the scoreboard early should they wish to stay in contention for the win.