Photo: GettyMelbourne Rebels playmaker Quade Cooper has a target on his back as the Highlanders are out to shut him down in their Super Rugby clash at AAMI Park on Friday night. Highlanders coach Aaron Mauger has pinpointed Cooper as a strength - or weakness - in the Rebels and plans to give him plenty of attention. Hodge hasn't played since fracturing his ankle at Wallabies training last October and said he was excited to be back in the game. The 24-year-old said the bye week had worked in his favour as he took advantage of the extra training sessions to fine-tune his preparations. "I don't think anyone looks back with distaste or anything toward the Highlanders."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 28, 2019 01:41 UTC