Wallabies utility, Reece Hodge has signed a three-year contract extension keeping him in Melbourne through to the end of 2023.

Hodge was already contracted to the Rebels and Rugby Australia through to the end of 2020 but he has not wasted any time in extending his commitment to Melbourne-Rebels.

He follows Brumbies hooker, Folau Fainga'a in signing a new deal almost a year out from the end of his current contract.

In recent seasons, he has played on the wing but has also played a handful of Tests in the midfield and played at fly-half against Japan back in 2017.

Should Hodge stay fit, this contract will also put him on track to overtake Tom English as the longest-serving player in Rebels history.

[rugby.co.au]