Reece Hodge re-signs for Australian Rugby until the end of 2020

Reece Hodge has re-committed to Australian Rugby and the Melbourne Rebels, signing through until the end of 2020.

“There were a few factors in the decision but the young tight knit playing group we have down here (in Melbourne) was definitely one of the reasons why I re-signed with the Rebels,” Hodge said.

“Being a part of the 2016 Wallabies squad with so many new faces felt like the start of our journey towards 2019 and it’s something that I really want to be a part of going forward.

“I know it will take a lot of hard work and consistent form to get there but just to have the opportunity to be playing rugby in Australia and striving towards that goal of playing for the Wallabies at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan is awesome.”

Hodge started nine of his 10 Tests in 2016, notching up two tries as well as two monster penalty kicks from his renowned booming right boot.

The versatile back now becomes the first Wallaby to re-sign beyond the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan.