Article: Rugby Union: Hodgson facing a fight to salvage his reputation; FIRST TEST MATCH New Zealand 37 England 20.(Sport)

Byline: By Alex Lowe in Auckland

Charlie Hodgson's international career is at a crossroads after Rob Andrew indicated England could no longer put up with his defensive frailties.

Hodgson is one of the most naturally-gifted attacking players in England but he was targeted by New Zealand's powerful ball-carriers in yesterday's 37-20 defeat in Auckland and came off second best.

Ma'a Nonu swatted him aside in the buildup to New Zealand's third try and Hodgson was replaced by the more steely defensive frame of Jamie Noon after only 50 minutes.

Andrew confirmed England ...

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