Cheika defends suspended Hodge, feels Wallabies persecuted
over 4 years in Washington Times
TOKYO (AP) - Australia coach Michael Cheika believed suspended winger Reece Hodge misspoke when he claimed not to know World Rugby's guidance on high tackles. Hodge was banned this week for the Wallabies' three remaining Rugby World Cup pool matches for a reckless and dangerous high tackle on Fiji flanker ...