Queensland Reds sign All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman from Blues, Harry Hoopert, James O’Connor

As concerns grow about the Wallabies’ tight-head prop stocks following the season-ending injury to Allan Alaalatoa, the Queensland Reds have moved to shore up their own depth up front by signing former All Blacks prop Alex Hodgman.

The Roar can reveal the four-Test All Blacks prop has put pen to paper and will help ease the pain of losing Taniela Tupou, who earlier this year joined the Rebels. His arrival will also help given the departures of Reds props Dane Zander and Harry Hoopert.

Tupou’s absence was felt all year, but it paved the way for rising Reds prop Zane Nonggorr to…