Australia rally to Rugby World Cup win as Fiji count cost of high Hodge tackle
(The Guardian Sports News)

Fijians unhappy as Reece Hodge escapes punishmentWallabies overturn 21-12 deficit to win Pool D clashAustralia´s 39-21 victory over Fiji in their World Cup opener was marred by controversy after Reece Hodge´s high tackle on Pecili Yato went unpunished, calling into question World Rugby´s clampdown just two days into the tournament.Fiji are understood to be privately furious that Hodge was not sanctioned for his try-saving intervention that forced Yato from the field with a concussion in the first half. Yato had been instrumental in Fiji´s flying start to the match but as he closed in on the try-line after 25 minutes, Hodge swept round to make the tackle. Continue reading...