Jehoida Hodges

International career

Wales Hodges made his debut for Wales against England in 1899, after only his second season playing for Newport. Hodges played in three Triple Crown winning campaigns, provided forward resistance against the famous 1905 All Black 'loose head' and was part of Wales' first away win to Scotland. The later included a full on fist fight between the packs. Gamlin, and was forced to retire. Hodges showed his famous adaptability when moved to the wing to cover Pearson's position and scored three tries in a 21-5 victory for the Welsh. England 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906 Ireland 1899, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1905, 1906 New Zealand 1905 Scotland 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906

Later career and death After leaving club rugby Hodges became a publican, first at the Salvation Hotel in Newport and then at the Park Hotel, Waunlwyd. Hodges died on 13 September 1930; his body was returned to his birth town of Risca where he was buried on 17 September at Cromwell Road cemetery. His coffin was borne by former Welsh internationals.