Alex Hodgman Retires at 32, Ending Rare Dual All Black–Wallaby Career

Overview

• Queensland confirmed the prop will leave professional rugby and return to Auckland, citing a club statement that framed his decision as final.
• Hodgman won four All Blacks caps in 2020 and later debuted for Australia against Georgia in 2024 under Joe Schmidt, becoming the fourth modern dual international.
• The Reds also confirmed departures for Connor Vest, Sef Fa'agase and Max Craig as part of their list changes.
• Days earlier, Aidan Ross became the fifth dual All Black–Wallaby by coming off the Wallabies bench in a 19-15 win over Japan in Tokyo after completing a three-year stand-down and moving from the Chiefs to the Reds.
• Wallabies front-row selections have been shaped by James Slipper's retirement, Tom Robertson shifting to tighthead, and Allan Alaalatoa and Taniela Tupou being managed for minor niggles in recent weeks.