Cheika slates Fiji over Reece Hodge referral

Irate Wallabies coach claims Fiji went behind his backSays referral is not ‘in the spirit of the game at all’Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has criticised Fiji for referring winger Reece Hodge for a Rugby World Cup citing, saying it tramples on the spirit of the sport.Cheika hit out at his Fiji counterparts for referring Hodge’s tackle following Saturday’s game in Sapporo, which resulted in a citing and a judicial hearing as soon as Monday afternoon in Tokyo. Related: Australia wing Reece Hodge cited for tackle on Fiji’s Peceli Yato Related: Where does Reece Hodge’s escape leave crackdown on …