Hodgson’s back but unsure of future

WESTERN Force veteran Matt Hodgson is raring to return to Super Rugby action but says he’ll wait until the club’s next bye before deciding on his future.

Hodgson missed the Force’s first three games after tearing his hamstring during the pre-season but will return off the bench in tomorrow night’s clash with the Crusaders in Christchurch.

The 35-year-old has felt a sense of freedom since relinquishing the captaincy at the end of last season. In all likelihood, this will be his last season. But he hasn’t closed the door to playing on, saying he will “have a chat to my family and the club”.