Eddie Jones has made his first major appointment, unveiling former NRL star Brett Hodgson as Wallabies defence coach on a two-year deal
Hodgson joins Rugby Australia following a decorated career as both a professional player and coach, having played more than 350 first grade games in the NRL and English Super League, as well as representing NSW in State of Origin.
The 45-year-old most recently joined Jones as England’s defence coach in November last year and will begin his role with the Wallabies effective immediately.
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