More rainfall is expected in flood-hit areas devastated by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred as the toll of inundated homes rises.

More than 120,000 properties remain without power across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales on Tuesday as residents deal with the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Queensland Reds prop Alex Hodgman is pining for home after a "reality check" loss to the Crusaders wound up their second lengthy tour less than a month into the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will weaken into a trough well inland on Monday, extending into New South Wales. A ridge extends over eastern Queensland and will persist for several days. A trough will ...