Banned Hodge says he didn't know penalty guide on tackles

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Winger Reece Hodge put Australian rugby in more poor light when he claimed he didn't know World Rugby's decision-making framework for high tackles. Hodge, a rugby professional for three years with 38 Wallabies caps, made the remarkable assertion in his defense against a citing for a dangerous high tackle at the Rugby World Cup. In a report on the disciplinary hearing released on Thursday, a day after Hodge was suspended for the Wallabies' remaining three pool games, the disciplinary committee was taken aback and concerned by Hodge's claim.

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